Bombers BE Arch Tulip (Swinging Purchase Mullen 90)

Known as a Liverpool BE Swinging Purchase Mullen 90 from Bombers Bits, in the US we tend to refer to this style of bit as an Arch Tulip.  

The mouthpiece arches up and is static (not able to rotate).  Boyd uses the Arch mouthpiece to help the horse become more round.  The swinging purchase changes poll pressure. 

Boyd Exell recommends this to allow the horse to be rounder and take more contact.

Key Features:

A unique cheekpiece that reduces poll pressure for horses that either get too low or cannot tolerate pressure placed on the poll.

The Mullen is a strong bit which creates direct pressure on the tongue. Used to bring the head down.

Cheekpiece:

The BE Liverpool Swinging Purchase FX reduces the poll pressure by allowing the bridle attachment to move.  This can increase the pressure through the curb and some leverage will still be applied to the mouthpiece.

Cheek pressure provides additional emphasis to the lateral aids.

The BE Liverpool Swinging Purchase FX is available with 2 or 3 slots to allow more options for increasing/decreasing pressure.  The cheekpiece is fixed.

• Stocked in a two-slot cheek. 
• Curb hooks and chains are included.
• 115 mm is about 4.5" with 1/2” mouthpiece (Pony, not Mini, cheeks)
• 125 mm is just under 5" with a 1/2”  mouthpiece
  
• 140 mm is about 5.5" with a 5/8" mouthpiece
• 150 mm is just under 6" with a 5/8" mouthpiece