Weaver Leather 5" Sweet Iron Ported Mouth Bit with Copper Cricket - 7" S-Shank German Silver Trim

A Ported Shank Bit With a Cricket to Play With

Best for: Western riders looking for a ported shank bit with a copper cricket for a horse that is ready to move up from a snaffle.

The Weaver Leather Professional All Purpose Bit has a 5 inch sweet iron ported mouth with a copper cricket and copper inlay. Sweet iron oxidizes with use, which is why many Western riders choose it for a mouthpiece.

The 7 inch S-shank cheeks are accented with engraved German silver trim, and the antiqued finish looks good with a range of headstalls, from plain working leather to something dressier.

As a shank bit it works with leverage, so pair it with a curb strap or chain; Weaver's listing doesn't say one is included. Adjust the curb so the shanks rotate a little before it engages, and ride it with a light hand.

Why Riders Choose the Weaver Leather Ported Mouth Bit

• 5 inch sweet iron ported mouth — a port with sweet iron that oxidizes with use
• Copper cricket — a roller in the port the horse can play with
• Copper inlay — copper set into the mouthpiece
• 7 inch S-shank cheeks — a classic Western leverage shape
• Engraved German silver trim — with an antiqued finish on the cheeks

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this bit come with a curb chain?

Weaver's listing for the Professional All Purpose Bit doesn't mention a curb chain or strap, so plan on adding one. A leverage bit should always be used with a curb.

Q: Why is the mouthpiece starting to rust?

The Weaver Leather 5 inch mouth is sweet iron, which oxidizes with use. That brown color is expected and is part of why riders choose sweet iron.

Q: Is this a bit for a green horse?

It is a shank bit with leverage, so it suits a horse that already understands a snaffle and neck reining basics. Start in a snaffle if your horse is still learning.