Master the turn and command the clock with the Professional's Choice Brittany 8” Shank Snaffle Gag, designed to provide the ultimate rate and collection for seasoned speed horses. This precision-engineered bit offers the perfect balance of leverage and lift, ensuring your horse stays soft in the mouth while remaining highly responsive under pressure.

Crafted for the competitive arena, this bit features a high-quality sweet iron mouthpiece that naturally oxidizes to create a sweet taste, encouraging salivation and a more supple response. The 8-inch long shank provides significant leverage, working in tandem with the gag action to help lift the shoulders and engage the hindquarters for tighter, more controlled maneuvers in barrel racing and speed events.

Key Features & Specifications:

• 8-Inch Long Shank: Delivers maximum leverage and "rate," making it the ideal choice for seasoned, hard-running horses that need help gathering themselves before a turn.
• Sweet Iron Mouthpiece: Designed to rust upon contact with moisture, this material promotes salivation and prevents a "dull" feel for a softer, more responsive mouth.
• Advanced Gag Action: Specifically engineered to encourage the horse to break at the poll and lift their shoulders, providing superior control during high-speed runs.
• Enhanced Flex and Bend: Offers more lateral flexibility than the original lifter, allowing for clearer communication and subtle cues in the arena or on the trail.
• Standard 5-Inch Width: The mouthpiece is sized to fit most horses comfortably, preventing soreness at the corners of the mouth while maintaining a thin, effective profile.
• Professional Grade Durability: Built with premium materials to withstand the rigors of daily training and the high-intensity demands of the competition circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit suitable for starting young colts?
A: Because the 8-inch shank provides significant leverage and rate, it is specifically recommended for seasoned or "solid" horses that require extra help shutting down for a turn; for starting colts, the 5-inch version of this series is generally the preferred choice.

Q: Why is the mouthpiece designed to rust?
A: The mouthpiece is made of sweet iron, which is intentionally designed to oxidize when exposed to moisture. This process creates a sweet taste that horses love, promoting salivation and ensuring a soft, supple, and responsive mouth.

Q: How does the gag action benefit my barrel horse?
A: The gag action provides essential "lift" for the shoulders going into a turn and helps the horse engage their hindquarters coming out of it, allowing for a more athletic and balanced performance.

Item Number/SKU: BPB-130