Mikmar Heirloom Legacy Bit with Antique Bronze Shanks and GS Trim

The "Heirloom Legacy” bits with shanks are designed with an emphasis on helping the rider create a great feel and perfect timing by delivering a consistent, steady signal that is easy for the horse and rider to understand. They help to develop a good, quiet, responsive mouth and are useful for encouraging correct headset, vertical flexion, balance, and collection. All important factors for developing proper show, competition and trail horses. They are a nice tool for helping the horse transfer weight to the hind quarters, aiding in better turns, stops and back up. The Shanks measure 5” and offer more leverage and a quicker reaction time than the original Legacy bit styles. They swivel allowing for a nice lateral feel, and independent shoulder lift. The “Heirloom Legacy” bits work well for horses already in a leverage bit or transitioning to a shank style bit. The mouthpiece is the same as the original Legacy bits. It is slightly curved and extremely comfortable. The port is flatter sha