Bits & Curbs

The Laramie has a swept back cheek and a tear drop loop at the rein, which provides a very forgiving and slower pull. The shank’s features give a pre-signal for the horse when they feel the rein slide. This keeps the rider from having to engage as directly. The correction mouthpiece provides collection from the port, while the swivel encourages both flex and bend in the horse’s body. The copper rollers make this softer than a traditional solid bar and encourages saliva in the horse’s mouth. 

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This swept back 7 shank is a well balanced cheek with a touch more weight behind the mouthpiece which provides a quicker release. The 8” cheek will give ample leverage. Mouth: 5"

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Classic Equine took its best-selling, tried-and-true, traditional Toolbox bit designs and added the rasp-look trend to the most popular styles, including this performance straight-shank bit with short correction, making it accessible to all riders.

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Remember: start with the lightest bit possible and progress from there. It's difficult to move backwards. "These bits have proven themselves, not only in our Josey clinics, schools, and seminars but also in competitions around the world." Martha Josey Martha Josey is a living legend within barrel racing through her competitive accomplishments and also through her highly sought after year-round clinics. She is an 11-Time NFR Qualifier Barrel Racer, NFR World Champion 1980, WPRA and NBHA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist Barrel Racer, and Clinician.

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This is a good bit for the young horse who is ready to be transitioned from a snaffle to a shank bit. The short gag action allows the rider to pick up a horse when needed, allowing for greater control.The three piece smooth dog-bone with a copper roller mouthpiece is comfortable as it lies across the tongue. The smooth bars offer a softer feel. Copper roller provides entertainment for a busy horse and promotes salivation.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 5 1/2"

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This is a traditional chain bit with a 5 ½” mouthpiece. The gag cheek is 5” long and helps to provide elevation in the shoulders. The 5 1/8 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: 5"

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This shank will give more leverage while maintaining a soft feel. A step up from the short shank allowing the rider to move forward to the next level of training. All of these bits should be adjusted to fit with one wrinkle in the horse's 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.

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The combo Series is a 6" cheek, which is used on a horse that is getting by a barrel or has a lot of run and needs some help getting slowed down for a turn.   Cheek: 6"

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This stiff rope nose features a rope clip on each end for easy attachment. This nosepiece adds more pressure and control to any bit to help gain rate and balance.

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Neoprene bit guards with hook and loop closure for easy application.            

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The 7-1/2-inch cheek style is next in the lineup. Extremely versatile, this bit can be used for training drills, pleasure riding, or competition. This cheek has a 2-1/2-inch purchase with a 5-inch shank. The shank is swept back, like the 6-inch model, but to a lesser degree, which offers more leverage and control. When properly adjusted, it is still considered a mild cheek, but one with plenty of leverage for control at increased speeds. The Snaffle is one of the most popular bits with all horsemen. It applies more pressure to the tongue than the dogbone, giving it a quicker response. Widely used on horses for all types of riding. Offers lateral pull and collection.

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