Designed by champion futurity trainer Chris Martin to help a horse stand up and travel balanced on its own without lifting from the rider, the CM 44 bit is trainer Molly Otto’s go-to for daily riding and tuning.
National Finals Rodeo qualifier and champion futurity trainer Jordon Briggs uses a short-shank lifter bit with a square mullen mouthpiece to balance out overly bendy horses.
Michele McLeod’s innovative Greg Darnall-made bit has a sculpted mouthpiece to apply pressure and allow the horse to release itself.
Barrel horse trainer Emilie Veillette discusses her “Winner” reverse gag with a twist and chain mouthpiece in her new line of Metalab bits.
Trainer Audra Masterson discusses why she likes the Dave Elliott Spur Up 02 with a floating port and cricket roller for both colts and finished horses.
In 2018, Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs released the Danyelle Campbell line of barrel racing bits. We caught up with Danyelle to discuss one of her most popular bits—the Glider with a smooth three-piece bumpy mouthpiece.
Horsemanship and proper bit selection combine to create a horse with a soft, responsive mouth. Discover the functional subtleties of the wide variety of bits used in the barrel racing industry.
The J.D. Morrow medium shank gag bit helps barrel horse trainer Tana Renick achieve softness in the rib cage on both colts and seasoned horses.