Stage C bits are built for riders and horses who love neck reining. Horses who respond well to poll pressure are in Stage C. Features include solid mouthpieces and cheek attachments, and swivel cheeks with jointed mouthpieces or low to medium ports.
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.
The port allows the horse to swallow and move his tongue when he is moving forward and relaxed, which acts as a release or reward. The mouthpiece is curved, and it wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching.
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.