Key Features

The Stockman is a leverage bit, meaning that it multiplies the pressure applied by the rider.

The shorter the shank:

• the more force is needed on the reins to provide a given amount of pressure on the mouth.
• the bits only need to rotate a short distance before applying pressure on the horse’s mouth
• the horse has less warning in a short shanked bit.

The curved shank is conducive to a nose-out head position when working.

The Barrel joint limits the nut cracker action, which spreads the pressure over a larger area of the tongue and lessens the pressure on the bars. The Barrel allows for independent action on each rein. Please note, this bit exerts sharper tongue pressure than the Elliptical due to the Barrel being smaller.

Cheekpiece

The standard size Stockman has 2 length shanks. The longer shank allows for more hand movement and slows the leveraging of the pressure points.

Supplied with a nylon back strap.