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Description
The Long S Shank delivers a smooth, rolling signal with progressive leverage—offering a clean pickup, a clear release, and a steady, balanced feel in the hand. Its curved profile allows the shank to engage in stages, helping riders shape lift, rate, and alignment without overwhelming the horse on first contact. This design keeps communication readable for horses that benefit from a gradually increasing signal rather than an abrupt one.
The mouthpiece combines slow-twist bars with a three-piece lifesaver center, creating a refined blend of bar definition and tongue comfort. The slow twist enhances bar clarity without the bite or intensity of a fast twist, making it ideal for horses that lean or get dull in a smooth mouth. The lifesaver center lies flatter across the tongue, distributing pressure more evenly, reducing the nutcracker effect, and allowing each side to work independently. This independence supports crisp lateral cues, improved shoulder control, and better overall body alignment. Polished edges maintain comfort and encourage a quiet, accepting mouth.
Showman® Premium Bits
Each Showman® bit is forged and finished by hand with solid welds and balanced leverage for professional use.
- Mouthpiece 5" jointed slow-twist with three-piece lifesaver
- Shank Style Long S Shank
- Shank Length 8 1/2"
- Finish Hand-forged steel
- Bit Severity / Feel Moderate to firm depending on rider hands and curb adjustment
- Use Bend, shoulder control, rate, refinement, and tuning horses needing more definition
- Three-piece lifesaver center distributes tongue pressure evenly and reduces the nutcracker effect.
- Slow-twist bars add defined bar contact without the harshness of a fast twist.
- Independent side movement improves bend, flexion, and shoulder control.
- Long S cheek (8 1/2") provides progressive leverage with a smooth, readable signal.
- Ideal for horses needing clearer boundaries than a smooth mouth but still responsive to soft hands
