The Long S cheek offers a smooth, rolling signal with progressive leverage that provides a clean pickup, clear release, and balanced feel in the hand. This design helps maintain steady communication without adding weight, making it ideal for shaping bend, guiding rate, and keeping a horse soft through the body.
The smooth dogbone is a three-piece mouthpiece that lies flatter across the tongue, reducing the nutcracker effect common in two-piece snaffles. Its independent side action allows each cheek to move separately, giving riders crisp lateral control, clearer shoulder placement, and a more refined feel for shaping turns and softness.
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 Smooth Dogbone
- The three-piece smooth dogbone mouthpiece provides even tongue pressure and minimizes palate pinch.
- Independent side movement offers clear lateral cues and enhances shoulder control.
- The Long S cheek (8 ½") creates smooth, progressive leverage with a balanced, readable signal.
- Refined, responsive feel suited for riders who want clarity without added severity.
- Ideal for tuning softness, bend, and guided body control.
Specification Measurement / Material Mouthpiece 5" three-piece smooth dogbone Port / Center Smooth dogbone center link Shank Style Long S Shank Shank Length 8 ½" Finish Hand-forged steel Bit Severity / Feel Moderate; clear, lateral-focused cues Use Softening, lateral control, shaping bend and body alignment
