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Classic Equine Bits

DESIGNED BY GARY GIST

Available in 5" mouth

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The Wave Dot Cheek was designed for the working cowhorse in mind. It has a 5 1/2' shank and a 3: purchase. It's slightly angled shank makes this a fast engaging bit. The shanks are made of browned iron and decorated with hand engraved german silver.

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CORRECTION

Good for collection and stopping. Offers release when horse relaxes at poll. Moderate pressure on bars. Collapses and applies more pressure on outside bars. All points rounded for comfort.

List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

HIGH PORT ROLLER

Creates bar pressure, minimal pallet pressure.  Wide port opening offers tongue relief.  Top of port is flattened and rolled back so it does not dig into the roof of the mouth.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

 
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ist Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

FROG PORT ROLLER

Creates bar and tongue pressure.
   Mouthpiece design provides for relief at the top of the tongue but presses into the sides of the tongue when engaged.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

  List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

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The Argentine Arrow cheek is made with browned iron and decorated with German Silver trim. It also features a hand engraved German Silver concho and loose stainless steel rein rings. It has a 4 in. shank and a 2.5 in. purchase. The Argentine Arrow is designed to be a very mild cheek that catches your eye
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SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Popular with riders wo want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

TWISTED WIRE DOG BONE

Good for latteral pull and collection. Broken in two pieces, working on different areas of the bars of the horse's mouth. Touches new reaction points that a regular snaffle does not reach. Dogbone contacts the tongue for pressure to help rate and set the horse's head.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

O RING

Broken in three pieces, working on different areas of the horse's mouth. Touches new reaction points that a regular snaffle does not touch. Good for lateral pull and collection. Copper wire wrapped bars increases pressure on the tounge and bars. Copper increases salivation

List Price $113 Ours $99.99order

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The MOON CHEEK has a 5" shank and a 2.5" purchase. It's straight shank makes this a fast engaging bit, but the loose rein rings do provide some signal. The shanks are made of browned iron and decorated with hand engraved german silver with stainless steel slobber chains.
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HIGH PORT ROLLER

Creates bar pressure, minimal pallet pressure.  Wide port opening offers tongue relief.  Top of port is flattened and rolled back so it does not dig into the roof of the mouth.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

SPADE ROLLER

Good for collection and stopping. Offers good tongue relief. Collapses and applies more pressure on outside of bars.  Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

HOODED ROLLER

Roller will help calm a nervous horse while the hood keeps it free from debris And increases salivation. The slobber chain keeps the swivel cheeks from moving too far.

List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

FROG PORT ROLLER

Creates bar and tongue pressure.
   Mouthpiece design provides for relief at the top of the tongue but presses into the sides of the tongue when engaged.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113

Ours $99.99 order

THE SEVEN CHEEK is made with stainless steel and trimmed with German Silver for a beautiful, classic look. It has a 4.5 in. shank and a 3 in. purchase, and stainless steel bit rings. This cheek provides a quicker pull on a horse's mouth and is excellent for horses that try to lip the bit.
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CORRECTION

Good for collection and stopping. Offers release when horse relaxes at poll. Moderate pressure on bars. Collapses and applies more pressure on outside bars. All points rounded for comfort.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

US TAPERED SPOON

Good for helping a horse break over at the poll and stabilizing shoulders in horses that try to overflex. Creates bar pressure, minimal pallet pressure, and offers tongue relief. Good all-around mouthpiece for finished horses. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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THE FISH C CHEEK is made with browned iron and decorated with ornate german silver. It has a 4 1/2" shank and a 2 3/4" purchase. This bit is designed to be mild and a good transition bit from the snaffle to the port.

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SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Popular with riders who want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

1" CORRECTION

A slight step up from the snaffle. This bit applies pressure to the chin, bars and corners.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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HORSESHOE SEVEN CHEEK is made of browned iron and decorated with german silver trim. It also features hand engraved german silver horseshoes on the headstall rings and the bit rings. This cheek had 5" shank and a 3" purchase. It is an excellant bit for horses that try to lip the bit.
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COPPER CORRECTION

Good for collection and stopping
  Offers good tongue relief
 Collapses and applies more pressure on outside bars.
   Copper wire wrapped bars increases pressure on tongue and bars and copper increases salivation
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List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

DOGBONE SNAFFLE

Broken in three pieces, working on different areas of the horse’s mouth.
 Touches new reaction points that a regular snaffle does not touch.
   Has some tongue pressure to help rate and set a horse’s head
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List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

LOW PORT

This mild mouthpiece adds pressure to the outside of the bars, and also has some tongue pressure to help rate and set a horses head.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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WAVE SCROLL CHEEK made of browned iron and trimed in hand engraved german silver. It has a 5" swept back shank with a 2.5" purchase. It is a very versatile  bit and is commonly used for anything from training to pleasure riding to competition.
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CORRECTION

Good for collection and stopping. Offers release when horse relaxes at poll. Moderate pressure on bars. Collapses and applies more pressure on outside bars. All points rounded for comfort.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Popular with riders who want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

LOW PORT

This mild mouthpiece adds pressure to the outside of the bars, and also has some tongue pressure to help rate and set a horses head.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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THE SCROLL FLOWER Cheek offers the best of cowboy tradition and Gist’s intricate floral designs. This bit features a browned iron cheek overlaid with hand engraved German silver, with an antique finish for a rich classic look. The 7” inch shank sweeps back to slow contact with the horse’s mouth.
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LARGE ROLLER

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and bars of mouth. Popular with riders who want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

1" CORRECTION

A slight step up from the snaffle. This bit applies pressure to the chin, bars and corners.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Popular with riders who want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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THE LIGHTNING SEVEN cheek is made with browned iron and trimmed with German Silver. It has a 4.5” shank, a 3” purchase, and stainless steel bit rings. This cheek provides a quicker pull on a horse’s mouth and is excellent for horses that try to lip the bit.
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HIGH PORT ROLLER

Creates bar pressure, minimal pallet pressure.  Wide port opening offers tongue relief.  Top of port is flattened and rolled back so it does not dig into the roof of the mouth.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

LOW PORT

This mild mouthpiece adds pressure to the outside of the bars, and also has some tongue pressure to help rate and set a horses head.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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THE CAVALERY STAR cheek is made of browned iron with German Silver star scroll trimming. It has a 5.5” shank and a 2.5” purchase, with the shank angled back for a quicker, more immediate response. The Cavalry Star is designed for the finished, well broke horse.
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CORRECTION

Good for collection and stopping. Offers release when horse relaxes at poll. Moderate pressure on bars. Collapses and applies more pressure on outside bars. All points rounded for comfort.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

HIGH PORT ROLLER

Creates bar pressure, minimal pallet pressure.  Wide port opening offers tongue relief.  Top of port is flattened and rolled back so it does not dig into the roof of the mouth.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

FROG PORT ROLLER

Creates bar and tongue pressure.
   Mouthpiece design provides for relief at the top of the tongue but presses into the sides of the tongue when engaged.
 Copper roller helps pacify the horse and increases salivation.

List Price $113Ours $99.99 order

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The Star Center Dee Ring is made in browned iron and trimmed in hand engraved German Silver. The 3.5 in. dee has more weight for a better feel in your horse's mouth. It can be used for everyday riding, but is beautiful enough to show in.
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O RING

Broken in three pieces, working on different areas of the horse's mouth. Touches new reaction points that a regular snaffle does not touch. Good for lateral pull and collection. Copper wire wrapped bars increases pressure on the tounge and bars. Copper increases salivation.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Popular with riders wo want a comfortable bit for every day riding needs. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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The Clover Center Dee Ring is made in browned iron and trimmed in hand engraved German Silver. The 3.5 in. dee has more weight for a better feel in your horse's mouth. It can be used for everyday riding, but is beautiful enough to show in.
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SNAFFLE

Good for lateral pull. Mild. Adds smooth pressure to corners and top of mouth. Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

O RING SNAFFLE

 Broken in three pieces, working on different areas of the horse's mouth. Touches new reaction points that a regular snaffle does not touch. Good for lateral pull and collection. Copper wire wrapped bars increase pressure on the tongue, and bars and copper increases salivation.

List Price $113 Ours $99.99 order

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