{"title":"The Bit Bank","description":"The Bit Bank is our curated collection of proven, versatile bits suitable for a wide range of horses and disciplines.\n\nThese are the workhorse bits we trust: reliable designs that have earned their place through consistent performance and happy partnerships. Whether you are looking for your next bit or exploring options, The Bit Bank offers tried-and-tested choices across multiple types and price points. Start here if you are unsure where to begin.","products":[{"product_id":"happy-tongue-mouthpiece-bit-bank-options","title":"Happy Tongue Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happy Tongue is a solid mouthpiece uniquely ported to give maximum tongue relief. The standard Happy Tongue is curved to be softer on the bars and slow in applying tongue pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is by far our most successful design  –  we recommend for young horses and those that show tongue sensitive signs. There are 4 available ports have been scaled according to each width. This ensures accurate fitting over the bars and eliminates the rocking movement which occurs when the port is too wide. The Happy Tongue is also available as a straight mouthpiece which is slightly stronger, and a straight swivel mouthpieces as well, which allow the horse to lay the horse at any angle they like within their mouth.\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us for advice on these options, or to order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in many more sizes and with many other options, simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu. For details about the different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570754785624,"sku":null,"price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/eeee0e04-Eggbutt-Happy-Tongue-1.jpg?v=1790407544"},{"product_id":"ported-barrel-mouthpiece-copy","title":"Ported Barrel Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ported barrel is a tongue relief version of the barrel type mouthpiece. Here the central barrel allows for a separation of reins aids, enabling a fine tuning of communication, whilst the design of the mouthpiece offers a similar type of tongue relief to the happy tongue. The limited movement of the barrel allows the port to adjust to fit a wide range of mouth configurations. The adjustable port allows the horse to manoeuvre pressures between its tongue \u0026amp; bars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ported barrel, like the barrel features ball and socket joints rather than links, and allows 360 degree rotation of the cannons. This makes the rein aids very independent and this has been known to help with horses that tend to lean on solid mouthpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in more custom sizes and with many cheekpiece options, simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu. For details about different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 120","offer_id":58570754818392,"sku":null,"price":129.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570754851160,"sku":null,"price":129.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570754883928,"sku":null,"price":129.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570754916696,"sku":null,"price":129.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570754949464,"sku":null,"price":129.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 120","offer_id":58570754982232,"sku":null,"price":114.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570755015000,"sku":null,"price":114.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570755047768,"sku":null,"price":114.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570755080536,"sku":null,"price":114.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570755113304,"sku":null,"price":114.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 120","offer_id":58570755146072,"sku":null,"price":120.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570755178840,"sku":null,"price":120.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570755211608,"sku":null,"price":120.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570755244376,"sku":null,"price":120.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2½ Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570755277144,"sku":null,"price":120.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/004df712-Loose-Ring-Ported-Barrel_a8e07c94-3bcc-4413-a7cd-b816c8233cb1.jpg?v=1790407545"},{"product_id":"bomber-blue-mouthpiece-copy","title":"Bomber Blue Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bomber Blue is a unique bit which produces amazing results for the majority of horses. The mouthpiece is ported to give tongue relief. The nylon composite material is light in the mouth and encourages salivation. It is particularly well suited to horses that object to metal mouth pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid choice for starting any young horse, it is easily accepted, it gives tongue relief, it’s light, non-metal and encourages salivation. If in doubt go with the Bombers suggested thickness for your width. The 4 available ports have been scaled according to each width. This ensures accurate fitting over the bars and eliminates the rocking movement which occurs when the port is too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in many more sizes and with many other options, simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu. For details about different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"Contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Eggbutt \/ 125","offer_id":58570755342680,"sku":null,"price":132.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ 130","offer_id":58570755375448,"sku":null,"price":132.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ 135","offer_id":58570755408216,"sku":null,"price":132.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ 125","offer_id":58570755440984,"sku":null,"price":118.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ 130","offer_id":58570755473752,"sku":null,"price":118.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ 135","offer_id":58570755506520,"sku":null,"price":118.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ 125","offer_id":58570755539288,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ 130","offer_id":58570755572056,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ 135","offer_id":58570755604824,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/620cefb7-products-Eggbutt-Bomber-Blue-WM_3866b4f0-9faa-4602-901f-c71515ebd9dd.png?v=1790407548"},{"product_id":"elliptical-mouthpiece-bit-bank-options","title":"Elliptical Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elliptical is a tongue pressure bit, and due to the shape for the lozenge concentrates pressure onto a relatively smaller surface area of the tongue. There a Dressage Control version of this mouthpiece with a slightly larger lozenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bit will suit a horse that pushes the bit with its tongue. The horse will draw its head back and tuck its chin in, finding a better balance of control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mouthpiece can be optionally more curved, creating a more comfortable bend  than the conventional, which reduces pinch and spreads pressure points around the bars. The standard shape will be supplied unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in many more sizes and with many other options, simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu. For details about the different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 120","offer_id":58570755637592,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570755670360,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570755703128,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570755735896,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570755768664,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 120","offer_id":58570755801432,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570755834200,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570755866968,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570755899736,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Ring \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570755932504,"sku":null,"price":88.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570755965272,"sku":null,"price":158.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570755998040,"sku":null,"price":158.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570756030808,"sku":null,"price":158.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pelham 55 (short shank) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570756063576,"sku":null,"price":158.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Cheek \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570756096344,"sku":null,"price":109.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Cheek \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570756129112,"sku":null,"price":109.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Cheek \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570756161880,"sku":null,"price":109.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Cheek \/ Sweet Iron \/ 140","offer_id":58570756194648,"sku":null,"price":109.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/products-Pelham-55-Elliptical_4086ee62-4d6c-489f-8948-5a823835eb24.jpg?v=1790407549"},{"product_id":"ultra-comfy-lock-up-mouthpiece-copy","title":"Ultra Comfy Lock Up Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultra Comfy Lock Up has been designed to suit very sensitive mouthed horses. The centre joint has been double locked to remove pinch pressure and ensure that the angle over the tongue remains correct, even when the reins are taken up, but it retains the individual lateral aids. The Ultra comfy has a generous curve, to follow the shape and contour of the horse’s mouth. We have found that the need for softer and softer bits has been growing, as breeding has been producing finer and more sensitive horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in many more sizes and with many other options, including Pelhams and other leverage cheekpieces. Simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu, and if what you are looking for isn't there please send us a message. For details about the different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"Contact us\" href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570756260184,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/dcc08ad7-products-Eggbutt-Ultra-COmfy-Lock-Up-WM_ef82942c-ea0b-48be-9a72-045316e6610f.jpg?v=1790407552"},{"product_id":"barrel-mouthpiece-options-available-for-trial","title":"Barrel Mouthpiece Bit Bank Options","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_wc_description et_pb_wc_description_0_tb_body et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bomber Barrel bits are tongue pressure bits. \u003cspan\u003eThe Barrel joint limits the nut cracker action, which spreads the pressure over a larger area of the tongue and lessens the pressure on the bars. The Barrel allows for independent action on each rein. Please note, this bit exerts relatively sharper tongue pressure than the Elliptical due to the Barrel being smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bit will suit a horse that appreciates tongue pressure and can use that pressure as part of the contact. The barrel, like the ported barrel features ball and socket joints rather than links, and allow 360 degree rotation of the cannons. This makes the rein aids very independent and this has been known to help with horses that tend to lean on solid mouthpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mouthpiece is reasonably curved, creating a comfortable bend  to reduce pinch and spreads pressure points around the bars. The standard barrel 20 will be supplied unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all Bomber bits, this mouthpiece is available in many more sizes and with many other options, simply select your preferred cheekpiece from the menu. For details about the different cheekpieces and their actions please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20cheekpiece-types-and-the-associated-pressures\" title=\"Cheekpieces explained\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee here\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/c0f9it-74.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact us\"\u003econtact us for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a general description of the mouthpiece action only and is NOT bitting advice. For advice on bitting your horse please contact us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Digital Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570756292952,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570756325720,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggbutt \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570756358488,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drop Cheek (Baucher) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570756391256,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drop Cheek (Baucher) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570756424024,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drop Cheek (Baucher) \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570756456792,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Dee \/ Sweet Iron \/ 125","offer_id":58570756489560,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Dee \/ Sweet Iron \/ 130","offer_id":58570756522328,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Dee \/ Sweet Iron \/ 135","offer_id":58570756555096,"sku":null,"price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3463\/8168\/files\/37820410-products-Eggbutt-Barrel-WM_a5d70465-1a2d-4cdf-92a4-52c69dd814d8.png?v=1790407555"}],"url":"https:\/\/eirimequine.ie\/collections\/the-bit-bank.oembed","provider":"Éirím Equine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}