Bomber Eggbutt Bridoon Barrel Bit
Designed for refined double bridle work, the Bomber Eggbutt Bridoon Barrel Bit delivers steady, precise communication with a comfortable, balanced mouthpiece action. Whether you're stepping into the double bridle for the first time or fine-tuning your advanced dressage contact, this bridoon offers the stability and softness that discerning riders demand.
The Eggbutt Cheekpiece
The Eggbutt remains one of the most trusted cheekpiece designs in English riding — and for good reason:
- Prevents lip pinching at the corners of the mouth for continuous, comfortable wear
- Provides a solid, reassuring feel against the side of the face, creating a stable, predictable contact
- Prevents the bit from being pulled through the mouth, keeping the mouthpiece correctly centered at all times
- Offers a slower release than a loose ring, giving the horse more time to respond before pressure builds — ideal for sensitive or green horses transitioning to double bridle work
- Introduces light poll pressure, which encourages softness through the topline and acceptance of contact
The Barrel Mouthpiece
The Barrel joint is a thoughtfully engineered alternative to the conventional single joint:
- Limits the nutcracker action of a standard jointed snaffle, spreading pressure across a larger area of the tongue rather than concentrating it at a single point
- Reduces bar pressure while still maintaining clear, effective communication
- Allows for independent rein action on each side, enabling precise lateral aids without interference from the opposite rein
- Note: The Barrel joint exerts sharper tongue pressure than the Elliptical mouthpiece due to its smaller size — ideal for horses that need a more direct tongue contact or are well-established in double bridle work
Ideal For
- Advanced dressage horses working in a double bridle
- Riders seeking an eggbutt bridoon with more tongue engagement than an elliptical joint
- Horses that benefit from limited nutcracker action and reduced bar pressure
- Competition riders looking for precision and consistency in the double bridle