Tack & Supplies

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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Allows the horse to push into the roper's hands, and the length of the shank helps maximize the function of the jerk line. Its port style is specifically shaped to be forgiving to a sensitive horse. Doesn't lock on and hold a horse's mouth like some bits can. Therefore, it is a good bit for kids or a novice roper.

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The Greeley gag bit is 9 ¼” long which gives the rider leverage when needed. The limited travel of the cheek provides excellent shoulder lift as well as collection. This encourages the horse to stay on their hind end around the turn and to break at the poll. This is a great bit for a finished horse that needs to stay round and keep their shoulder up in the turn.

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The Simplicity bits are designed for light-mouthed horses that need more flex with added control. These bits enforce natural flexion and rate going into a turn and are great transitioning tools for young horses that are ready to add more speed as they advance. The Simplicity bits are trusted by some of the most successful barrel racers in the world.

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The Pickup Bit is available in both long and short shank versions and is Carol’s next step up in control. Works well for obtaining shoulder control on seasoned horses that need help keeping their shoulder lifted going into the turns. Offers increased shoulder control and rate when needed. Horses that are harder mouthed usually respond well to the Pickup bit when lighter gag bits are not enough. Available in short and long shanks.

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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 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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A necessity in any horseman’s toolbox, the D Ring Snaffle has a nice weight, balance, and feel. Its slightly heavier design not only makes it durable, but it takes a deliberate action to cue the horse. When released, the bit returns quickly to a resting state, providing release of pressure and adding consistency to your hands.

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This is a great bit for elevating a horse's shoulder going into a turn. It aids the rider in holding a horse's shoulder steady, maintaining a more optimal body position around a barrel. Very fair and forgiving, the mouthpiece is set forward on the shank which helps increase lift and lateral movement. This bit also helps to maintain forward motion on horses that anticipate a turn. The Shoulder Holder is also a great tool for retraining man-made habits in aged horses.

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Shank Level 2: 6-1/2-inch. Mouthpiece Level 1: Ring toggle snaffle. Gag Length: 1-1/8-inch. Smooth ring toggle mouthpiece combines with medium leverage and gag to encourage more rate, plus lateral bend and poll control. Specially designed to provide lift to the intermediate horse while encouraging lateral flexion.

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Loomis Gag bits can be used for everything from starting colts to tuning seasoned finished horses. Perfect transition to use directly following the ring snaffle by giving the rider lift and sharpness, which makes it easier to progress the young horse into side-passing and reverse-arc maneuvers. Excellent for teaching a colt to be collected and helps the rider to effectively communicate neck and body flexion. Popular training tool for barrel racing, reining, cutting, and endurance riding. The slip ear style is available in a smooth or twisted mouthpiece. Durable nylon cord cheek pieces, stainless steel hardware on double stitched natural leather headstall with dots. Ready-to-use, all you need are reins.

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Shank Level 2: 6-1/2-inch. Mouthpiece Level 1: Snaffle. Gag Length: Unlimited. Lower leverage helps to make your horse more user friendly. Specially designed for soft-mouthed horses that need front end elevation. Great tool for collection education and maintenance.

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