Bits & Curbs

This 7 Shank is 6 ½” long and has quite a bit of weight behind the mouthpiece, which allows a quick release from the rider’s hands. This is an excellent transition bit out of an O-ring or d-ring. The 5 1/8” two-piece twisted wire mouthpiece is slightly more aggressive than a smooth mouthpiece, which demands more response and respect from the horse.  

Read more less

Shank Level 2: 6-1/2-inch. Mouthpiece Level 1: Snaffle. Gag Length: Unlimited. Lower leverage helps to make your horse more user friendly. Specially designed for soft-mouthed horses that need front end elevation. Great tool for collection education and maintenance.

Read more less

Shank Level 1: 5-1/2-inch. Mouthpiece Level 1: Snaffle. Gag Length: 7/8-inch. Snaffle mouthpiece combined with easy leverage and limited gag encourages lateral flexion and suppleness. Great for fundamental training in younger horses.

Read more less

Call in the Specialist! When your horse enters Stage E he's asking for some time with the pros. These are correction bits and should be used by experienced riders only. Here tiny twists, very high ports, and highly complex mouthpieces are key components.

Read more less

This is truly a versatile little bit. While this bit is not for every horse it has found it's place with breaking colts, pleasure, trail and mules. This bit is for well broken horses where too much bit is the problem. This nosepiece will adjust from colt to warm blood.

Read more less

Allows the horse to push into the roper's hands, and the length of the shank helps maximize the function of the jerk line. Its port style is specifically shaped to be forgiving to a sensitive horse. Doesn't lock on and hold a horse's mouth like some bits can. Therefore, it is a good bit for kids or a novice roper.

Read more less

The Greeley gag bit is 9 ¼” long which gives the rider leverage when needed. The limited travel of the cheek provides excellent shoulder lift as well as collection. This encourages the horse to stay on their hind end around the turn and to break at the poll. This is a great bit for a finished horse that needs to stay round and keep their shoulder up in the turn.

Read more less

The Greeley gag bit is 9 ¼” long which gives the rider leverage when needed. The limited travel of the cheek provides excellent shoulder lift as well as collection. This encourages the horse to stay on their hind end around the turn and to break at the poll. This is a great bit for a finished horse that needs to stay round and keep their shoulder up in the turn.

Read more less

This shank is designed for the stronger horse who still needs the flexibility of the gag cheek. The longer shank and gag action provides more poll pressure whichencourages greater flexion and gives you more control.The traditional snaffle has a slightly curved mouthpiece so it is easy for a horse to carry and is comfortable. This mouthpiece will apply even pressure to the corners of a horse's mouth.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 1/2"

Read more less

This bit is excellent for a horse with a soft mouth. The gag cheek provides elevation in the shoulders. All of these bits should be adjusted to fit with one wrinkle in the horses mouth and a loose curb strap to allow 2-3 fingers.This mouthpiece will provide the horse with some tongue relief and the chain is light on the bars. Effective in lifting the head and shoulders, the chain allows for independent rein action while the port encourages collection.NOTE: This bit will rust when exposed to moisture. This creates a sweet taste in the horses mouth and promotes salivation.

Read more less

This is a traditional chain bit with a 5 1/8” mouthpiece. The shank is 7 ½” long, which allows for ample leverage. The chain mouthpiece encourages significant bend in the horse’s body. The chain is mild and lengthens reaction time between horse and rider.Mouth: 5 1/8" Cheek: 7 1/2"NOTE: This bit will rust when exposed to moisture. This creates a sweet taste in the horses mouth and promotes salivation.

Read more less

This fixed cheek leverage bit is well suited for a finished horse. This shank creates lateral flexion and provides hip control which allows the horse to maintainbalance while keeping their shoulders elevated during turns.The three piece twisted dog-bone mouthpiece allows for more control than the smooth version.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 3/4"

Read more less