Professional Choice Bits – The Tack Stop

Bob Avila Sweet Iron Twist Ring Snaffle

The sweet iron has a very appealing taste for the horse. The size of this twisted snaffle will offer a lot of feel in a horse's mouth, while remaining very gentle. Weighted rings encourage a lower head carriage.

Mouth: 5 1/4", Rings: 3"

NOTE: This bit will rust when exposed to moisture. This creates a sweet taste in the horse's mouth and promotes salivation.

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Futurity Bit 3 Piece Smooth

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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PC SS Loose Ring Gag Half & Half

4" Cheek

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PC SS Loose Ring Gag Square Bar Lifesaver

4" Cheek

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PC SS Loose Ring Gag Twisted Chain Wire

4" Cheek

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Futurity Bit 6.5 3 Piece Twisted

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Derby Smooth Medium Port 6.75″

This fixed cheek leverage bit is well suited for a finished horse. This shank creates lateral flexion and provides hip control which allows the horse to maintain balance while keeping their shoulders elevated during turns. This mouthpiece has smooth flexible bars that are softer on the corners of a horse’s mouth. The slightly taller port moves freely at the joints and relieves tongue pressure. This is a good bit for speed events. Mouth 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 3/4"

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Futurity 5.5 Snaffle

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 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: 5 1/2"

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Futurity 6.5 Chain

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 which encourages greater flexion and gives you more control. This mouthpiece is soft and lies across the horse’s tongue and bars comfortably without pinching. This mouthpiece offers good lift and flexibility. Mouth: 5 3/4" Cheek: 6 1/2"

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Futurity Bit 5.5″ Chain

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. This mouthpiece is soft and lies across the horse’s tongue and bars comfortably without pinching. This mouthpiece offers good lift and flexibility.

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JR Cowhorse Chain Port

Short: 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 works similar to a smooth snaffle. The twist adds bar pressure helps to sharpen the focus of a finished horse. Mouth: 5 1/8" Cheek: 5" Long: This bit 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 loose curb strap to allow 2-3 fingers. Mouth: 5 1/4" Cheek: 8"

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JR Cowhorse Copper Lifesaver – Short or Long

Short: 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 works similar to a smooth snaffle. The twist adds bar pressure helps to sharpen the focus of a finished horse. Mouth: 5 1/8" Cheek: 5" Long: This bit 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 loose curb strap to allow 2-3 fingers. Mouth: 5 1/4" Cheek: 8"

$32.00 – $35.00 Select options