The Drop Cheek has an Eggbutt like ring at the mouthpiece for the rein, with an upper cheek that has a ring at its end, to which the cheek piece of the bridle is attached.The Bombers Control Plate is set at 45° to follow the contour of the horses tongue. The plate sits flat on the tongue offering a kind pressure which will bring the head in.Bomber’s popular mouthpiece recommended over the elliptical, appreciated by horses that accept tongue and some bar pressure.Stainless Steel, Sweet Iron, and Brass:Bombers only uses the very best Stainless Steel. Brass is used in a some products.Most of our mouthpieces are made from blue sweet iron, because it:Oxidizes easilyEncourages salivationHelps bit acceptanceWarm and sweetOur bits should be washed after every use and checked for wear. If the bit has been out of use for some time, a kitchen scourer maybe necessary to remove built up oxidation.
