Twisted Wire

Remember: start with the lightest bit possible and progress from there. "These bits have proven themselves, not only in our Josey clinics, schools, and seminars but also in competitions around the world." Martha Josey Martha Josey is a living legend within barrel racing through her competitive accomplishments and also through her highly sought after year-round clinics. She is an 11-Time NFR Qualifier Barrel Racer, NFR World Champion 1980, WPRA and NBHA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist Barrel Racer, and Clinician.

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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 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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The Double Gag is intended for a rider to use on a light-mouthed horse that may need more direction and lift in competition runs as speed increases. The slight gag action gives the horse a chance to prepare for full contact before the rider actually engages the bit 100%. This bit is comfortable, safe and provides a tremendous amount of feel for the rider without being too harsh. Each bit in the Double Gag line can be flipped depending on desired leverage, essentially making it two bits in one. Available in short and long shanks.

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The Wonder Bit is a very versatile gag shank. The sliding mouthpiece moves forward engaging poll pressure, allowing more lateral flexion and shoulder elevation. Can be used with a martingale or double rein

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This final cheek in the Tool Box is designed for the finished performance horse or tough-mouthed older horses where more control is needed. It can be used as a schooling bit to get a horse that is not responding to milder bits to collect and break at the poll. It is also often used in competition, and should not be used for daily training. The purchase is 2-1/2-inch and the shank 5-1/2-inch. The Cavalry designed shank is angled back to the horse, but at a straighter angle than the 7-1/2-inch model, causing a quicker, more immediate response. The purchase/shank alignment ratio increases leverage, creating greater realized pressure to all points of contact.

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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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Sherry Cervi’s Signature Collection bits have and excellent feel for quick pickup and release. This 6-inch-shank, twisted-wire dogbone bit is great for horses starting barrel training or barrel horses with sensitive mouths. It offers a soft signal for complete rate and body lift in turns.

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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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• “Fixed O Ring” cheek design offers multiple configuration options for customized control.  Inner brace limits movement, providing added stability and a touch of leverage. Secondary brace allows flexible setup — attach the headstall or rein for varied response. • 3/8" square bar slow twist mouthpiece increases responsiveness without excessive severity • Provides more feel than a smooth snaffle while remaining milder than a thinner, faster twisted snaffle • A well-balanced, mid-range option ideal for riders seeking refined control and clear communication

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