Professional's Choice Brittany 8" Shank 3-Piece Smooth Gag Horse Bit - 5" Sweet Iron Mouthpiece

Elevate your barrel racing performance with the ultimate tool for lift, collection, and precision rating in seasoned horses. Designed by world champion Brittany Pozzi, this high-leverage gag bit provides the necessary vertical lift to keep your horse's shoulders up and their hindquarters engaged through the tightest turns.

Part of the elite Professional’s Choice Brittany Pozzi Collection, this bit is engineered for the advanced performance horse that requires clear communication at high speeds. The combination of an 8-inch long shank and a dynamic gag mechanism offers a sophisticated "pre-signal," allowing your horse to feel subtle poll and lip pressure before the mouthpiece fully engages, rewarding responsiveness and promoting a softer, more collected frame.

Key Features & Specifications:

• 8-Inch Long Shank: Provides maximum leverage for finished horses, making it the ideal choice for achieving superior rate and gathering the hindquarters before a turn.
• 3-Piece Smooth Dogbone Mouthpiece: Offers independent side action for precise lateral cues while eliminating the "nutcracker" effect on the bars for enhanced comfort and flexibility.
• Dynamic Gag Action: Features a sliding mouthpiece that delivers a "pre-signal" to the horse, encouraging them to react to lighter cues and maintain a soft, responsive mouth.
• Sweet Iron Construction: The 5-inch mouthpiece is designed to oxidize and rust over time, creating a sweet taste that stimulates salivation and keeps the horse receptive.
• Enhanced Shoulder Lift: Specifically balanced to prevent "diving" or leaning, helping riders pick up the horse’s shoulder to maintain an elevated position in the pocket.
• Professional’s Choice Quality: Built to the exacting standards of the Brittany Pozzi Collection, ensuring durability and elite-level performance tuning for serious competitors.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit suitable for a horse just starting its training?
A: No, the 8-inch long shank provides significant leverage and is specifically reserved for "solid" or finished horses that are strong runners; for colts or sensitive horses, the 6-inch short shank version is recommended.

Q: Why is the mouthpiece starting to show signs of discoloration or rust?
A: This is an intentional functional feature of the sweet iron material; the oxidation process creates a sweet taste that encourages salivation and helps your horse accept the bit more readily.

Q: How does this bit help with horses that "drop" their shoulders in turns?
A: The combination of the long shank and gag action provides the vertical leverage needed to pick up the horse's front end, preventing them from leaning into the turn and losing their balance.

Item Number/SKU: BPB-132