The 6-inch cheek has a 2-1/2-inch purchase and a 3-1/2-inch shank. This ratio (the difference in the length of the purchase and shank) and the swept-back design of the shank make this a mild cheek.
The 7-1/2-inch cheek style is next in the lineup. Extremely versatile, this bit can be used for training drills, pleasure riding, or competition. This cheek has a 2-1/2-inch purchase with a 5-inch shank.
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Stainless Steel 5" HBT Shank with Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle (MB 09T, Level 1) Mouth 5" This mouthpiece is made of polished Sweet Iron which naturally oxidizes or rusts. Harmless to horses, it has a sweet taste and promotes salivation.
The MB 03 rotates onto the tongue, applying tongue pressure, the curved mouthpiece wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching. The barrel in the center applies approximately the same pressure on the tongue as a traditional three-piece mouthpiece.
This bit is ideal for horses with a good mouth and neck reins consistently. Sweet iron is a preferred mouth piece since it naturally rusts to a light patina to create a sweet taste for the horse, A favorite among trail riders, cutters, and reiners,
Very popular gag shank with cheeks that allows the mouthpiece to move forward when reins are pulled to give the horse time to think before the curb chain and mouthpiece tighten. Excellent mouthpiece for horses who need a little more control.