Bits & Curbs

This final cheek in the Tool Box is designed for the finished performance horse or tough-mouthed older horses where more control is needed. It can be used as a schooling bit to get a horse that is not responding to milder bits to collect and break at the poll. It is also often used in competition, and should not be used for daily training. The purchase is 2-1/2-inch and the shank 5-1/2-inch. The Cavalry designed shank is angled back to the horse, but at a straighter angle than the 7-1/2-inch model, causing a quicker, more immediate response. The purchase/shank alignment ratio increases leverage, creating greater realized pressure to all points of contact. The Ported has a stainless steel cheek with an inlaid copper ported mouthpiece. A higher port increases the degree of contact with the palate, while offering tongue relief with its 1-1/2-inch width. This bit is for the finished horse and is a tool for collection.

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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 ported chain, making it accessible to all riders.

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In the Lifter bits there are two different shanks, each with four different mouthpieces. The medium measures 6" and the long measures 8". This gives the rider lots of different options to choose from. These bits are for all different types of horses, from the light horse that needs help on the back side or the hard runner that needs help shutting down for the turn. These bits are created to help you pick up your horses shoulder while going into turn and then helping them on the back side of the turn. The lifter also gives good elevation of your horses front end while engaging the hind quarter for the turn. If you are having trouble getting your horse to break at the poll and gather for the barrel this will help you accomplish that goal. Mouth: 5 1/2" Brittany Pozzi

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This weighted cheek allows for more control and added poll pressure while maintaining clean lateral movement. The cheek pieces are polished steel with decorative silver and turquoise designs.Hinged PortMouth: 5 1/4" Cheek: 6"NOTE: These bits will rust when exposed to moisture. This creates a sweet taste in the horses mouth and promotes salivation.

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