Bits & Curbs

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"

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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.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 1/2" Port: 1"

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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 whenneeded, allowing for greater control.The three piece twisted dog-bone mouthpiece allows for more control than the smooth version.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 1/2"

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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.This mouthpiece is soft and lies across the horses tongue and bars comfortably without pinching. This mouthpiece offers good lift and flexibility.Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 5 1/2"

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Stage B is all about transition, with the introduction of leverage and curb pressure. Short shanked bits and half-gags comprise Stage B.

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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.

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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 is a nice transition from a snaffle. The mild copper wire twist applies a more concentrated pressure to the bars and promotes more break at the poll, lateral movement and 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 unique design of this bit offers direct contact similar to a ring snaffle with the shoulder elevation of a gag and the collection from a curb strap. This is a great training or transition bit. The gag movement allows the horse to give at the poll before the curb comes into effect. 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 is often misrepresented, but is actually a very mild and useful training tool. The chain conforms to the shape of the horse's mouth, applying mild tongue and bar pressure. This mouthpiece works well on horses in any discipline.

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This 7 ½” double gag is a great competition bit and the perfect step up from an o-ring snaffle. The straight gag allows for a fluid lift in the shoulder, but also provides a faster reaction than other gags.

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This 7 ½” double gag is a great competition bit and the perfect step up from an O-ring snaffle. The straight gag allows for a fluid lift in the shoulder, but also provides a faster reaction than other gags. The 5 1/8” two-piece smooth snaffle is on the thinner side. This encourages respect without the aggressiveness of a twisted wire. 

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This 7 ½” double gag is a great competition bit and the perfect step up from an O-ring snaffle. The straight gag allows for a fluid lift in the shoulder, but also provides a faster reaction than other gags. The 5 1/8” chain mouthpiece encourages significant bend in the horse’s body, however, as it is mild it lengthens the reaction time between horse and rider. 

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