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Description
The Curved Shank delivers a smooth pickup, quick reset, and a centered, balanced feel that keeps the first contact soft while still building into effective leverage. Its back-set profile allows the rider to shape lift, rate, and alignment without creating abrupt pressure, making it a dependable option for tuned horses that respond best to a progressive, controlled signal. The overall feel stays steady and readable, helping maintain consistency in communication.
The mouthpiece blends slow-twist bars with a port and copper rollers, creating a combination of definition, lift, and acceptance. The slow twist increases bar contact without the sharp bite of a fast twist, helping engage horses that lean or become dull. The port provides tongue relief and delivers clear vertical lift when engaged, while the copper rollers encourage salivation and keep the mouth soft and active. This setup promotes a quieter, more relaxed response while still offering the refinement and control needed for advanced work.
Showman® Premium Bits - Each Showman® bit is forged and finished by hand with solid welds and balanced leverage for professional use.
- Mouthpiece - 5" slow-twist port with copper rollers
- Port Height - 3 1/2"
- Port Width - 1"
- Shank Style - Curved Shank
- Shank Length - 7"
- Finish - Hand-forged steel with copper rollers
- Bit Severity / Feel - Moderate to firm; balanced with added bar definition and tongue relief
- Use - Lift, rate, bend, shoulder control, straightness, and refined communication
- Slow-twist bars provide more defined bar contact without the severity of a fast twist.
- Ported mouthpiece offers tongue relief and clear vertical lift.
- Copper rollers promote salivation, acceptance, and a quieter, more relaxed mouth.
- Curved shank (7") delivers balanced leverage with a smooth pickup and clean reset.
- Moderate to firm feel suited to tuned horses needing both definition and softness.
