The Long S cheek delivers a smooth, rolling signal with progressive leverage, offering a clean pickup, clear release, and balanced feel in the rider’s hand. Its swept, flowing profile softens the first touch while still providing enough leverage to shape rate, lift, and collection. This design keeps cues readable without becoming heavy, making it a reliable choice for tuned horses that respond well to precision.
The mouthpiece pairs full slow-twist bars with a correction port to blend definition, lift, and lateral clarity. The slow twist increases bar feel without the bite of a fast twist, offering more shape without excess intensity. The correction port provides vertical lift and allows each side to move independently, giving the rider crisp lateral control and a cleaner line of communication. This setup suits experienced riders who want a firm, responsive feel.
Showman® Premium Bits
Each Showman® bit is forged and finished by hand with solid welds and balanced leverage for professional use.
Showman Long S Shank with Full Slow Twist Correction Port
- The full slow-twist bars provide more defined bar contact without the sharp feel of a fast twist.
- The correction port delivers vertical lift and allows independent side action for refined cues.
- The Long S cheek (8 ½") offers progressive leverage, a smooth signal, and a clean pickup/reset.
- Firm, precise feel suited to confident hands working with tuned, responsive horses.
- Ideal for shaping rate, lift, collection, and straightness with added bar definition.
Specification Measurement / Material Mouthpiece 5" full slow-twist correction port Port Height Approx. 1 ½" Port Width 1" Shank Style Long S Shank Shank Length 8 ½" Finish Hand-forged steel Bit Severity / Feel Firm, defined, and precise; best for tuned horses and experienced riders Use Rate, lift, collection, straightness, and refined cue work
