{"product_id":"professionals-choice-professional-elevation-gag-medium-port-bit","title":"Professional's Choice Professional Elevation Gag Medium Port Horse Bit - 7.5 Inch Double Gag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevate your horse's performance and achieve a more fluid shoulder lift with a bit designed for precise communication and rapid response. This transition tool bridges the gap between a basic snaffle and advanced performance, ensuring your horse stays light, balanced, and responsive in the heat of competition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered by Professional's Choice for the discerning equestrian, this Elevation Gag features a sophisticated 7.5-inch double gag design that eliminates the lag time found in traditional sliding gags. The medium port provides essential tongue relief to encourage jaw relaxation, while the slightly wider mouthpiece ensures the gag action remains smooth and pinch-free, making it an indispensable asset for barrel racers and performance trainers seeking refined collection without unnecessary harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.5-Inch Double Gag Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a faster, more precise reaction than traditional sliding gags, promoting a fluid lift in the shoulder and immediate responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 1\/8\" Mouthpiece Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized slightly wider than standard bits to allow the gag action to slide effectively without pinching the horse's lips or corners of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Port Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a port approximately 3\/4\" high to provide critical tongue relief, encouraging the horse to break at the poll and accept the bit with a relaxed jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Shoulder Elevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically engineered to assist horses that lean on the bit, helping them achieve the upward movement and collection required for high-speed maneuvers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Snaffle Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acts as the ideal \"step-up\" bit for horses moving out of a basic O-ring snaffle and into more advanced performance or speed event training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers clear, balanced signals that reduce confusion and allow for unparalleled precision when every second counts in the arena.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the mouthpiece 5 1\/8\" instead of the standard 5\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This specific width is a technical requirement for gag bits. The extra 1\/8\" provides the necessary clearance for the gag action to slide smoothly through the rings without pinching the horse’s lips, ensuring a comfortable yet effective fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which disciplines is this bit best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: While versatile, this bit is a favorite among barrel racers and speed event competitors who need to pick up a horse's shoulder and maintain control during tight turns and high-intensity transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\/SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRB-414\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46595620503773,"sku":"BRB-414","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/optimized_a13ccb79-879a-4c54-a6f2-83bd63c6b9ff.webp?v=1767034348","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/professionals-choice-professional-elevation-gag-medium-port-bit","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}