Bombers Bits Lock Up Ultra Comfy Loose Ring

Bombers Ultra Comfy Lock Up Loose Ring Bit

Progressive Comfort with the Freedom of a Loose Ring

The Bombers Ultra Comfy Lock Up Loose Ring combines an ergonomically curved mouthpiece with Bombers' innovative Lock Up joint, creating a bit that offers progressive communication while reducing many of the pressure points associated with a conventional single-jointed snaffle.

Designed to complement the horse's natural oral anatomy, the Ultra Comfy mouthpiece features additional curvature that provides improved tongue relief and distributes rein pressure more evenly across the bars within the interdental space. This ergonomic profile encourages many horses to accept the contact more confidently while maintaining a soft, consistent connection with the rider.

Innovative Lock Up Technology

Unlike a conventional single-jointed snaffle that continues to collapse as rein pressure increases, the Bombers Lock Up incorporates a precision locking mechanism within the joint.

During normal rein contact, the mouthpiece remains soft and responsive. As rein pressure increases, the joint reaches a predetermined point where it locks, preventing the mouthpiece from collapsing further. This significantly reduces the classic nutcracker action associated with traditional single-jointed bits.

Once engaged, the mouthpiece behaves more like a straight bar, distributing pressure over a broader area of the tongue and bars rather than concentrating pressure as the joint continues to close. The result is a more progressive and predictable action that many horses accept more readily.

Why Choose a Loose Ring?

The Loose Ring cheek allows the mouthpiece to move independently of the cheekpiece, encouraging relaxation through the jaw and promoting a more elastic contact.

This independent movement provides a quicker release of rein pressure when the rider softens the contact, helping many horses to seek the bit willingly while reducing the tendency to brace against the rider's hand. The mobility of a Loose Ring also encourages some horses to mouth the bit naturally, promoting relaxation and acceptance.

Key Features

• Bombers Ultra Comfy ergonomically curved mouthpiece.

• Precision Lock Up joint.

• Progressive action that limits the classic nutcracker effect.

• Improved tongue relief compared with a conventional single-jointed snaffle.

• Even pressure distribution across the tongue and bars.

• Loose-ring cheeks provide freedom of movement and rapid release of rein pressure.

• Encourages relaxation and consistent contact.

• Manufactured from Bomber Blue Sweet Iron.

Suitable For

The Ultra Comfy Lock Up Loose Ring may benefit horses that:

• Become defensive in conventional single-jointed snaffles.

• Show sensitivity to concentrated tongue or bar pressure.

• Prefer the mobility of a Loose Ring.

• Become tense or inconsistent in the contact.

• Lean or brace against the rider's hand.

• Benefit from a progressive rather than abrupt increase in bit action.

Blue Sweet Iron Mouthpiece

Bombers Bits are manufactured from Blue Sweet Iron, a ferrous alloy that naturally oxidises when exposed to moisture. This oxidation creates the characteristic blue-grey finish and a sweet-tasting surface that encourages many horses to salivate, promoting relaxation and acceptance of the bit.

The blue finish gradually wears with use as the mouthpiece develops its natural protective patina. This is an expected characteristic of Blue Sweet Iron and does not affect the bit's performance.

Our Assessment

The Bombers Ultra Comfy Lock Up Loose Ring is an excellent example of how thoughtful engineering can improve both comfort and communication. The ergonomic curvature works sympathetically with the horse's oral anatomy, while the Lock Up mechanism limits excessive joint collapse under stronger rein aids. Combined with the freedom and responsiveness of a Loose Ring cheek, it offers a refined, progressive action that many horses find comfortable and confidence-inspiring.

As with all bits, selecting the most appropriate design should take into account the horse's oral conformation, level of training, and individual way of going. A well-chosen bit, fitted correctly and used with sympathetic hands, will always provide the best foundation for effective communication between horse and rider.