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Reinsman Josey Mitchell Xtra Short Reverse Gag Bit Features
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Reinsman
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Developed by Martha Josey
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Josey Mitchell
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61/2 Inch Cheeks
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51/2 Inch Mouth
About Reinsman Josey Mitchell Xtra Short Reverse Gag Bit
ReinsmanDeveloped by Martha JoseyJosey-Mitchell61/2 Inch Cheeks51/2 Inch Mouth3 Piece Twisted Wire0119-0000 This gag bit with 3 piece dog bone is designed to promote flexion at the pole while picking the shoulder up. It will also help round out the turn. If you need more flexion at the poll then this Xtra Short Reverse Gag is the ticket. It also helps promote forward motion and is great to encourage suppleness in your horse. This bit is designed for the intermediate to advanced level horse and is best for practice, but also effective in runs. The round ring is your headstall ring. The tear drop ring will be the rein ring. This keeps your reins in a at attention position for faster response. When fitted properly, the mouth should be sitting at the lowest position on the cheek when at rest. This allows the mouth to float upwards once pressure is applied to the rein. The curb chain should be started with a two finger spacing between the chain and horse's jaw. Tightening the curb beyond this point will increase the leverage giving you more lift and rate. You can check for correct curb chain tightness by pulling on the rein. If the cheeks do not rotate beyond a 45 degree angle the curb is at its proper beginning tightness.
