Professional's Choice PC Feather Shank Western Bit - Straight Roller Mouth, Sweet Iron & Copper - Silver & Turquoise Accents
📏 Fit & Sizing Guide — find your size
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: Professional's Choice
Product description
Weighted Feather Shank With a Clean Lateral Feel
Best for: Western riders looking for added control and poll pressure from a weighted shank bit with a straight roller mouthpiece and turquoise trim.
The Professional's Choice PC Feather Shank Western Bit pairs a weighted, feather-style cheek with a straight roller mouthpiece. Professional's Choice says the weighted cheek gives more control and added poll pressure while keeping lateral movement clean, so your horse feels the shank's signal without losing the side-to-side feel you've built.
The 5 1/4 inch mouthpiece carries a copper roller. Professional's Choice notes the bit will rust when exposed to moisture, which creates a sweet taste and promotes salivation, so expect that surface rust; it is part of how this style of mouth works.
The polished steel cheeks are decorated with silver and turquoise designs, so the bit looks finished on a show or ranch headstall. As with any shank bit, pair it with a properly adjusted curb strap and check that the mouthpiece sits comfortably in the corners of the mouth before you ride.
Why Riders Choose the PC Feather Shank Bit
- Weighted cheek — more control and added poll pressure, per Professional's Choice.
- Clean lateral movement — the design keeps your side-to-side cues clear.
- Straight roller mouth — a copper roller on a 5 1/4 inch mouthpiece.
- Sweet taste by design — the mouthpiece rusts with moisture, creating a sweet taste that promotes salivation.
- Silver and turquoise finish — polished steel cheeks with decorative silver and turquoise designs.
Specifications
| Brand | Professional's Choice |
|---|---|
| Mouthpiece | Straight roller with copper roller |
| Mouth width | 5 1/4" |
| Cheek | 6", weighted feather shank |
| Finish | Polished steel cheeks, silver and turquoise designs |
| Discipline | Western |
| Care | Mouthpiece rusts with moisture by design; dry after use |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of mouthpiece does this bit have?
The Professional's Choice PC Feather Shank Western Bit has a straight roller mouthpiece with a copper roller, 5 1/4 inches wide. It is a straight bar rather than a jointed mouth, so your cues come through the weighted shank.
Q: Why is my new bit starting to rust?
That is expected. Professional's Choice notes the mouthpiece will rust when exposed to moisture, which creates a sweet taste and promotes salivation. Wipe it off and let it dry after each ride, and store it somewhere dry.
Q: Will a 5 1/4 inch mouth fit my horse?
Measure across your horse's mouth at the corners with a bit gauge or a piece of string. A good fit leaves a little room on each side so the mouthpiece doesn't pinch or slide side to side.
Professional's Choice PC Feather Shank Western Bit - Straight Roller Mouth, Sweet Iron & Copper - Silver & Turquoise Accents
