A popular set for the Tongue Sensitive horse!
Bradoon: Bombers Loose Ring Bradoon Ported Barrel
14mm Thickness, 68mm Rings
Weymouth: Bombers Weymouth R55 Happy Tongue
14mm Thinkness, 55mm Rounded Shanks.
Sweet Iron
Dressage Legal
Best Suited For:
Sensitive-mouthed horses who dislike tongue pressure
-
Both the Ported Barrel and the Titanium Happy Tongue are designed to relieve tongue pressure, making this setup perfect for horses who are:
- Fussy with their mouth
- Overactive with the tongue
- Trying to evade pressure by opening the mouth, going behind the bit, or getting their tongue over
- Horses with a thick tongue or low palate
- This bit combo is anatomically shaped to accommodate a crowded mouth, allowing the tongue space while avoiding palate interference.
- Great for horses who get uncomfortable in more traditional double bits with jointed or thinner mouthpieces.
Horses needing clarity without sharpness
- The Ported Barrel Bradoon offers independent movement for lateral softness, while the Happy Tongue Weymouth gives stable, bar-focused pressure.
- Ideal for more advanced horses that need refined, clear aids—without being backed off by harsh tongue or poll pressure.
Sensitive Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, or Heavy Breeds:
- Especially suitable for hot, reactive horses or those with fine mouths who need soft, consistent pressure and a bit setup that encourages relaxation rather than tension.
Why This Combo Works Well Together:
- Both bits are tongue-relief focused, reducing the chance of conflicting signals in the double bridle.
- The Titanium Weymouth is extremely lightweight, promoting a soft and natural acceptance of the curb bit, ideal for horses that find traditional metals heavy or dull.
- The Ported Barrel Bradoon offers precise lateral communication without the nutcracker effect or tongue pressure, working beautifully in tandem with the curb.
⚠️ Not Ideal For:
- Horses that rely on tongue pressure for guidance or need more “presence” in the mouth.
- Very green horses not yet ready for double bridle complexity (this setup is best for horses already educated in snaffle and transitioning to doubles).
