And third, the dog bone contacts the tongue for pressure to help rate and set a horse's head. Second, the three-piece breaks over the bar at a different angle to contact new nerves.
John Patterson (JP), world-renowned trainer and jockey, developed the exclusive curved bar design to eliminate the “nutcracker” action of a regular snaffle, stopping the bit hitting the roof of the horse's mouth and allowing more room for the tongue.
5" snaffle mouth, 2.5" O-rings. A great value bit! This bit is great for starting colts, training exercises, introducing a new riding discipline, or for softening an older, more seasoned horse's mouth.
Bit Level B View bit level information . Most horses like this hackamore and work well in it. There are times when you need a hackamore, and this one is good for turning and is a fair stopper.
This bit picks up the nose first, then gently picks up his mouth until mouth and curb tighten for gentle but all over "nose, bars, lips, chin and face". A wonderful bit for older colts, young horses or any soft mouthed horse.
A nice stainless steel training bit with 6” cheeks. 5” mouth has stainless steel and copper rollers to pacify the horse. Bit Level B View bit level information .
A medium shank gag bit with center crossbar to provide a gradual slide when rein pressure is applied and prevent the mouthpiece from resting all the way down. Lifetime guarantee. This creates a sweet taste in the horse's mouth and promotes salivation.
One of the least severe snaffles. Limited travel prevents the snaffle from exerting excess pressure on the outside bars. The 3/8” bars are copper inlaid and give forward relief. Bit Level B View bit level information .
Bit Level C View bit level information . The shank offers somewhat of a different feel than others and has a stylish look to it. Lifetime guarantee. Great for use on everything from young colts starting in the bridle to older, finished show horses.
Very attractive, well balanced pinchless stainless steel with German silver engraved trim. 7-1/2” loose cheeks, 5” mouth with 7/16” bar, inlaid copper and 1-1/4” upright spoon for tongue pressure to help set the horse's head.
5” stainless steel twisted wire mouthpiece creates greater sensitivity in the mouth. When released, the bit returns quickly to a resting state, providing release of pressure and adding consistency to your hands.
Bit Level C View bit level information . The short gag action collects a horse well. 3/8” twisted sweet iron, 5” mouth with a dog bone snaffle. Extremely good if you need help getting your horse's legs underneath him and his rear end down.
Stainless steel smooth sweet iron snaffle mouth, 3 1/2” cheeks. Gag bits aid in lifting your horse's shoulders, allow more flex in turning, and provide more control at a higher rate of speed, making them popular for barrel racing and other speed events.
Bit Level A View bit level information . Harmless to horses, it has a sweet taste and promotes salivation. This mouthpiece is made of polished sweet iron which naturally oxidizes or rusts.
An improved version of one of the most popular mechanical hackamores ever made. The flat leather nose is excellent for horses that have natural Gait and need only to be “keyed” to stay in tune with the rider.
Sweet iron mouth has high finish that will become “rusty” with use. 9” loose cheeks designed to prevent lipping the bit. Attractive stainless steel with German silver engraved trim.
Bit Level C View bit level information . Contoured twisted wire design makes this mouthpiece more effective across the bars without being overly severe. 3/8” Twisted wire, 9” Cheeks, 5 1/4” mouth.
Good for ropers, barrel racers, and western pleasure. 8” cheeks with tipped out bridle eyes, 5” three piece mouth with copper inlay on 7/16” bars. Well balanced stainless steel, pinchless swivel shank bit.
Stainless Steel 5 1/2" MBL Short Shank with Sweet Iron Forward Tilt Ported Barrel (MB 36, Level 2-3) Copper Inlay. This mouthpiece is made of polished sweet iron which naturally oxidizes, or rusts.
Bit Level C View bit level information . Harmless to horses, it has a sweet taste and promotes salivation. This mouthpiece is made of polished sweet iron which naturally oxidizes or rusts.
A very nice pinchless, black steel training bit with 5” cheeks. Mouth is relieved (curved), and is copper-wrapped to help keep the horse's mouth moist. More responsive than a tapered mouth, but less responsive than a twisted wire snaffle.
Precision made pinchless stainless steel bit with 6-1/2” cheeks. Relieved 5” mouth is tapered copper. Helps keep the horse's mouth moist and is a very comfortable bit. Bit Level A View bit level information .
Bit Level C View bit level information . This comfortable and pinchless mouthpiece allows for tongue relief while providing flex and bend. Ideal for finished, well-broke horses. Stainless steel 7 1/2" cheek with a copper inlaid ported chain mouthpiece.
Bit Level A View bit level information . Harmless to horses, it has a sweet taste and promotes salivation. Stainless steel 3-ring combination bit - 6" shank with sweet iron comfort snaffle wide barrel, copper inlay 5" mouth.
Bit Level A View bit level information . Bent relief is very easy for the horse to pack. A very popular snaffle mouthpiece. 7/16” Sweet iron snaffle provides weight to increase feel to the horse.
