Classic Equine Les Vogt Cowhorse Bit - 1 3/4" Slope Port Mouthpiece, 8" Shank
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Size = mouthpiece width, inside cheek to inside cheek. Most horses 5″; large heads 5.25–5.5″; cobs/Arabs 4.75–5″; ponies 4.5–5″. Aim for ~¼″ showing each side.
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- Vendor: Classic Equine
Product description
A Slope Port Cowhorse Bit That Gives the Tongue Room
Best for: Cow horse riders moving a green or soft-mouthed horse into a shank bit, looking for tongue clearance and plenty of pre-signal.
The Classic Equine Les Vogt Cowhorse Bit comes from the Les Vogt Cowhorse Collection and pairs a 1 3/4" slope port with an 8" shank. The mouthpiece is sweet iron with a copper inlay, and the shanks are satin brushed iron with a hand-engraved German silver overlay.
The slope port is shaped to give the tongue clearance while the mouthpiece makes contact with the outside of the bars. Classic Equine sets the bit up for higher leverage that drops the neck and slows down the curb action, which gives your horse more pre-signal before the curb strap comes into play.
That is why it is offered as a bit for green horses and horses with a fragile mouth. If your horse is just learning to carry a shank, it lets you pick up lightly and give them time to answer before you ask for more.
Why Riders Choose the Les Vogt Cowhorse Bit
- Slope port — 1 3/4" port gives tongue clearance and contacts the outside of the bars
- More pre-signal — leverage set up to drop the neck and slow down curb action
- Sweet iron with copper — sweet iron mouthpiece with a copper inlay
- Engraved 8" shanks — satin brushed iron with a hand-engraved German silver overlay
- Made with green horses in mind — suggested for greenies and fragile-mouthed horses
Specifications
| Brand | Classic Equine (Les Vogt Cowhorse Collection) |
|---|---|
| Mouthpiece | Sweet iron with copper inlay |
| Port | 1 3/4" slope port |
| Shank | 8", satin brushed iron with hand-engraved German silver overlay |
| Discipline | Western |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a good bit for a horse coming out of a snaffle?
It is offered for green horses and fragile-mouthed horses. The Classic Equine Les Vogt Cowhorse Bit gives more pre-signal before the curb engages, so a horse new to a shank has time to respond to a light ask.
Q: What does the slope port do?
The slope port gives the tongue clearance and puts the contact on the outside of the bars, so the tongue is not carrying the pressure.
Q: How should I care for the sweet iron mouthpiece?
Sweet iron darkens and rusts when it is exposed to moisture, which is normal for the metal. Rinse the bit after each ride and dry it before you hang it up.
Classic Equine Les Vogt Cowhorse Bit - 1 3/4" Slope Port Mouthpiece, 8" Shank
