Approved Bomber Bits under FEI Dressage Rules as of 01/01/2023
March 10, 2023

Dressage is a traditional sport which holds training above all else, the rules are in place so that equipment does not take the place of training the horse correctly.  We agree with this, however, training becomes far more difficult when the horse is uncomfortable with their equipment.

We have put together the below list of FEI legal bits.  Where we have been unsure of whether the bit fits within the rules, we have consulted the FEI for a definitive answer.The rules for bitting in Dressage are fluid and interpretation of the rules changes regularly.  Please always check with a judge or steward that the bit you are using is legal.  Rules can and do change very quickly.  This list is correct as of the date published on it.  We will keep this list continuously updated as we learn of changes to the rules.

FEI Dressage Rules as of 01/01/2023

Single

Dee, Drop cheek, Eggbutt, Full Cheek, Loose Ring, Fulmer,

Loose Ring Tube, Half Spoon

Minimum thickness 12mm; 10mm for ponies

Dee, Eggbutt, Loose Ring, Loose Ring Tube, Drop Cheek

Broken

Semi

Buster Roller

Elliptical

Elliptical B

Elliptical Dressage

Elliptical Dressage Control

Elliptical Roller

Elliptical Ultra-Comfy

McHardy

McHardy Elliptical Dressage

Snaffle

Snaffle Ultra-Comfy

Barrel

Elliptical Lock Up

Elliptical Ultra-Comfy Lock Up

Ported Barrel

Snaffle Lock Up

Snaffle Ultra-Comfy Lock Up

Ported Pivot

Pivot Low Port

Flexible

Solid

Flexible Mullen

Moulded Mullen

Bomber Blue

Bomber Blue Mullen

Dressage Port

Happy Tongue

Happy Tongue Straight

Mullen

Double

Eggbutt Bridoon, Loose Ring Bridoon

Minimum thickness 10mm

Weymouth

Minimum thickness 12mm

Broken

Semi

Buster Roller

Elliptical

Elliptical B

Elliptical Dressage

Elliptical Dressage Control

Elliptical Roller

Elliptical Ultra-Comfy

McHardy

McHardy Elliptical Dressage

Snaffle

Snaffle Ultra-Comfy

Barrel

Solid

Bomber Blue

Bomber Blue Mullen

Dressage Port

Happy Tongue

Happy Tongue Straight

Happy Tongue Straight Forward

Mullen

The FEI website can also be consulted:  https://inside.fei.org/fei/disc/dressage/rules

They have a PDF guide to equipment, please bear in mind that not all legal equipment is included in this guide.

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