Bits & Curbs

• 7/16" mullen-style bar provides ample surface area for comfort across the bars of the mouth • "1½"" port prevents palate pressure while discouraging the tongue from getting over the bit. •  Correction design remains comfortable in the mouth but firms up when engaged for effective communication" • Full-ring side design prevents the bit from being pulled through the mouth, ensuring stability and consistency • Made from 5/16" lariat rope for a responsive yet forgiving feel. Lariat rope design communicates poll pressure once engaged, encouraging flexion and collection. Latigo ear helps prevent the rope from sliding back on the horse’s head for a secure, balanced fit. • Rubber sliding grommets allow for easy adjustment to achieve the perfect fit on any horse.

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The 7 Shank 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 square port is more aggressive than the traditional rounded port because you are working off the corners of the mouth.  The twisted bar pieces are more aggressive.   Mouth: 5 1/8" Cheek: 6 1/2" Port: 1 1/2"

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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 Floating Spade has a stainless steel cheek with inlaid copper floating spade mouthpiece. The mouthpiece wraps over the tongue with applied pressure. This is a great bit to introduce a horse to palate pressure as you transition to ported bits and taller corrections.

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The 6-inch cheek has a 2-1/2-inch purchase and a 3-1/2-inch shank. This ratio (the difference in the length of the purchase and shank) and the swept-back design of the shank make this a mild cheek. Contact with the horse’s mouth comes slowly in the form of soft pressure to all points of contact. The main point of contact is the corners of the mouth, which is a familiar spot from the O Ring. This bit may also be used with a training fork or martingale to encourage collection and poll control. The mouthpiece is inlaid with copper to stimulate salivation. The mouthpiece is 5-1/8-inch wide, 3/8-inch in diameter, and curved to shape to the corner of the mouth for soft, evenly distributed pressure to the bars, tongue, and corners of the mouth.

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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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Ring gag with an inlaid copper twisted wire snaffle mouthpiece. The gag action encourages the horse to respond before the bit is completely engaged. Gags are commonly used in training and competing in all western events. 5-1/2-inch gag action helps elevate the horse's shoulders.

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Ricky Green's Long Shank Snaffle has a contoured shape making the mouthpiece comfortable. The 3-inch purchase provides leverage to lift the horse's head and shoulder, keeping the hindquarters collected.

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