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The Seven Shank delivers a crisp, direct signal with a quick pickup and a tidy release, keeping cues clear and immediate in the rider’s hand. Its straight leverage design engages quickly, making it ideal for shaping rate, lift, and body control with precision. This cheek style offers a more instant response than a swept shank, making it a strong choice for tuned horses that benefit from clear, decisive communication.
The mouthpiece combines slow-twist bars with a hinged correction center with roller, offering a refined blend of definition and control. The slow twist adds feel across the bars without the sharpness of a fast twist, helping engage horses that tend to lean or ignore lighter contact. The hinged correction allows each side to move independently, promoting clean lateral cues, improved shoulder control, and clear vertical lift. Polished edges help maintain comfort while still delivering a firm, responsive feel suited to experienced hands.
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 hinged correction with roller
- Port Height - 1 3/4"
- Port Width - 1 1/2"
- Shank Style - Seven Shank
- Shank Length - 8"
- Finish - Hand-forged steel
- Bit Severity / Feel - Moderate to firm; defined and responsive depending on rider hand
- Use - Rate, lift, bend, shoulder control, straightness, and refined communication
- Slow-twist bars provide more defined bar contact without the bite of a fast twist.
- Hinged correction center delivers vertical lift and independent side action for refined cues.
- Seven Shank (8") offers direct leverage, crisp signal, and a fast reset.
- Firm, precise feel suited to tuned horses and confident, experienced riders.
- Ideal for shaping rate, lift, bend, and overall body control with clear communication