Dogbone

The combination is a great transition from the o-ring. The combo uses the rope nose and gag to simultaneously ask the horse to break at the pole and give you more leverage. I like this bit for training, tuning, and competing. Mouth: 5 1/2" Rings: 3" Brittany Pozzi

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Stage A bits are great for starting horses, training, or maintaining steady contact. Aspects include direct reining, non-leverage loose rings and dee rings with mouthpiece diameters 5/16" and over.

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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 dog bone mouthpiece applies more pressure to the outside of the bars providing more flex and bend than a traditional two-piece snaffle. This dog bone also has a roller in the middle, which is a great soothing tool for an anxious horse.

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This bit features a longer and straighter shank which is ideal for a quicker engagement. The loose jaw provides enhanced lateral movement. The dog bone mouthpiece applies more pressure to the outside of the bars providing more flex and bend than a traditional two-piece snaffle. This dog bone also has a roller in the middle, which is a great soothing tool for an anxious horse.

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Upon learning to ride correctly in a snaffle bit, the Reinsman Stoney Crescent Moon is the best bit on the market for a two—or three-year-old horse in training that is ready to step up. The shape of the shanks and the small gag work together to provide a seamless transition for a young horse just beginning to adjust to the feel of leverage in the training process. The 436 smooth mouthpiece is perfect for a light horse or horse with a sensitive mouth.

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Call in the Specialist! When your horse enters Stage E he's asking for some time with the pros. These are correction bits and should be used by experienced riders only. Here tiny twists, very high ports, and highly complex mouthpieces are key components.

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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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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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