{"product_id":"professionals-choice-curb-bit-setup-kit-strap-bit-hobble","title":"Professional's Choice Curb Bit Setup Kit - Strap \u0026 Bit Hobble","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Two Pieces That Make a Shanked Bit Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiders argue endlessly about mouthpieces and almost never about the hardware that makes leverage work. The \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional's Choice Curb Bit Setup Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Al Dunning 2-buckle curb strap and double knot bit hobble — the two pieces that decide how a shanked bit actually behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curb strap is what the shank rotates against; without it a curb bit has nothing to work on and a high port can tip toward the palate. The bit hobble ties the shanks together so the bit stops twisting independently in the mouth, which is what makes a young horse brace and gape. Both are Hermann Oak leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is in the Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/al-dunning-by-pro-choice-2-buckle-curb-strap\"\u003eProfessional's Choice Al Dunning 2-Buckle Curb Strap - 5\/8\" Hermann Oak Harness Leather \u0026amp; Solid Brass Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e — SKU \u003ccode\u003eAD9206HL\u003c\/code\u003e · $33.89 bought alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/al-dunning-by-pro-choice-double-knot-bit-hobble\"\u003eProfessional's Choice Al Dunning Double Knot Bit Hobble - Premium Harness Leather \u0026amp; Burgundy Latigo - One Size\u003c\/a\u003e — SKU \u003ccode\u003eAD9207HL\u003c\/code\u003e · $33.89 bought alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it as a set and save $6.79 — about 10% off the price of the same items bought separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every piece is sold individually on our site; the links are there so you can check for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Choose This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeverage needs something to work against\u003c\/strong\u003e — A curb bit without a curb strap is not a mild bit, it is an unset one. Two fingers between strap and jaw is the standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops the shanks working independently\u003c\/strong\u003e — The bit hobble keeps both shanks moving together, so the mouthpiece stays level instead of twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermann Oak leather\u003c\/strong\u003e — American tannery leather that breaks in and holds its shape rather than stretching out in a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pieces people leave off\u003c\/strong\u003e — Almost nobody buys these with the bit, and almost everybody needs them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Al Dunning hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e — From the Al Dunning line, made for horses being brought along into a shank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiders transitioning a horse into a shanked bit\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for \u003cstrong\u003ethe curb strap and bit hobble that make leverage work correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does a bit hobble actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt connects the two shanks under the horse's chin so they move together. Without it each shank can rotate on its own, which twists the mouthpiece and teaches a horse to brace. On a young horse coming into a shank it makes a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: How tight should the curb strap be?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo fingers laid flat between the strap and the jaw with the bit at rest. Looser and the bit rotates a long way before the strap engages, which drives a high port toward the palate. Tighter and the bit is working before you ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this for a snaffle or a curb bit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA curb, meaning any bit with shanks and leverage. A snaffle works on direct pressure and takes a curb strap only to stop the rings pulling through the mouth, not to set leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a kitted bundle. The bundle SKU lists every component SKU in order, separated by “ - ”, so it can be picked straight from the SKU. A component listed twice is scanned twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Tails, Happy Trails — HOOVES \u0026amp; PAWS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Complete Kit","offer_id":48482062893277,"sku":"AD9206HL - AD9207HL","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/upscaled-1774908341191_8dd60e53-9be8-4741-9575-8b99b7235a6a.webp?v=1788242562","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/professionals-choice-curb-bit-setup-kit-strap-bit-hobble","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}