{"product_id":"bombers-eggbutt-happy-tongue-bit-145-sale","title":"Bombers Eggbutt Happy Tongue Bit 140 - Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBomberseggbutt happy tongue - 140\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing wrong with this bit, it is completely brand new and unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happy Tongue\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e is a solid mouth piece which is curved and ported to give tongue relief. The Happy Tongue would be a good place to start if your horse is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shaking its head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sticking its tongue out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sucking its tongue back and as a result making an intermittent coughing noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trying to put its tongue over the bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Going behind the bit to avoid the contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Snatching the reins forward and down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rider will know immediately if this is the correct bit, as a horse with a sensitive tongue will finally begin to work into, and accept the contact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Eggbutt cheek piece prevents pinching of the lips and gives a solid feel against the side of the face. It also prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower than the loose ring and also introduces light poll pressure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e All Bomber bits are made from blue sweet iron, because it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoxidises easily, encourages salivation, helps bit acceptance and is warm and sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that due to the oxidisation the blue will fade with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flexible Fit Equestrian Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126447906986,"sku":"SALESBIT02","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/4514\/0106\/files\/20260825_104049.jpg?v=1787621208","url":"https:\/\/ffequestrian.com.au\/products\/bombers-eggbutt-happy-tongue-bit-145-sale","provider":"Flexible Fit Equestrian Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}