Dogbone

Are We Talking or Whispering? Stage D is about refinement, subtle cues, and quick communication. Characteristics include increased leverage, more sophisticated mouthpieces, and may also incorporate higher ports.

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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 horse's mouth and a loose curb strap to allow 2-3 fingers. This mouthpiece is soft on their bars, making this bit good for lateral control and collection. A wonderful choice when transitioning from a D-Ring or O-Ring snaffle.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 teardrop cheek is unique that for a short shank, it has quite a bit of weight so the horse carries it well and provides good balance. The teardrop shape is designed to provide slight rein slide which provides the horse with a pre-signal before engaging the mouthpiece.   Mouth: 5" Cheek: 4 3/4"

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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 bit gives you more flex and bend than the original lifter. I love the short shank for starting colts and the long shank for running the more solid horse. This mouthpiece offers similar benefits of the twisted wire snaffle with added flex and bend.

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Beautifully designed bit with rasp detail on the cheek.Three-piece mouthpiece allows bit to conform better to the horse’s mouth.Mouth: 5 ¼” Cheek: 6”

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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 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 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: 6 1/2"

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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 soft on their bars, making this bit good for lateral control and collection. A wonderful choice when transitioning from a D-Ring or O-Ring snaffle.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 Sunflower shank is 8” long. It delivers nice collection and leverage as well as the ability to keep the horse flexing and bending.

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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. Correction mouthpiece.Mouth: 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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