BIT LOGIC BIT LOGIC 125 124 CLASSICEQUINE.COM PLAY TO WIN D F C E B A Snaffle Softest of all shank bit styles. Transition bit for colts moving up from the O Ring. Soft pressure is applied through the curb. C. SSPSBIT6SS20 $54.99 D. TBBIT36SS20 $86.99 5-1/2" This gag action bit helps elevate the horse’s shoulders. A. SSPSBIT5RG25SS $54.99 6-1/2" Good bit for reinforcing collection and shoulder elevation. Longer shanks give it more leverage for increased control. B. SSPSBIT65RG25SS $54.99 6”Cheek The 6” cheek has a 2-1/2” purchase and 3-1/2” shank. This ratio (difference in the length of the purchase and shank) and the swept back shank design make this a mild cheek. Contact with the horse’s mouth comes slowly as soft pressure to all points of contact. The main point of contact is the corners of the mouth, familiar from the O Ring. This bit may also be used with a training fork or martingale to encourage collection and poll control. The mouthpiece is inlaid with copper to stimulate salivation. It is 5-1/8” wide, 3/8” in diameter, and curved for soft, evenly distributed pressure to the bars, tongue, and corners of the mouth. RingGag Ring gag with an inlaid copper twisted wire snaffle mouthpiece. The gag action encourages the horse to respond before the bit is completely engaged. Gags are commonly used in training and competing in all western events. ShortCorrection A slight step up from the snaffle. Applies pressure to the chin, bars and corners of the mouth. Gives added pressure to the tongue for more feel. E. SSPSBIT6SS61 $54.99 F. TBBIT36SS61 $86.99 J L I K 7-1/2”Cheek This cheek style can be used for training, pleasure riding or competition. It has a 2-1/2” purchase with a 5” shank. The shank is swept back like the 6” style, but to a lesser degree, offering more leverage. When properly adjusted it is still a mild cheek, but has plenty of control at increased speeds. Dogbone This versatile mouthpiece wraps the tongue when pressure is applied. Pressure is also realized on the chin from the curb strap to the bars and corners of the mouth. This bit works well on well broke young horses or light-mouthed older horses. K. SSPSBIT7SS29 $54.99 L. TBBIT37SS29 $86.99 FloatingSpade Stainless steel cheek with copper inlaid floating spade mouthpiece that wraps over the tongue with pressure. This is a great bit to introduce a horse to palate pressure as you transition to ported bits. J. SSPSBIT7SS24 $54.99 Chain Stainless steel cheek with an inlaid copper chain mouthpiece. Good for reiterating bend and flex. Mild and pinchless sweet iron is comfortable, and applies even pressure to the corners of the mouth and tongue. I. SSPSBIT7SS30 $54.99 Snaffle This is one of the most popular bits with all horsemen. It applies more pressure to the tongue than the dogbone, giving it a quicker response. Offers lateral pull and collection. G. SSPSBIT7SS20 $54.99 H. TBBIT37SS20 $86.99 H G