Engraved German Silver 7-1/2 inch Flat Shank 5

ENGRAVED GERMAN SILVER 7-1/2 INCH FLAT SHANK 5" MEDIUM PORT SWEET IRON CURB BIT

This is an engraved German Silver flat shanked bit with a medium port 5 inch wide x 3/8 diameter sweet iron mouthpiece.  The wide medium port curb is considered to be a mild level 3 type bit.

 The shanks measure 7-1/2 inches in length and the purchase measures 3 inches for a 2.5 to 1 leverage ratio.   The bit weighs a nice lightweight 13 ounces.  With a medium degree of leverage, this shank bit provides an indirect curb rein action designed to be used with a curb strap attached to the purchase.

The Independent Swivel Cheek purchase is a feature that allows the purchase of the bit to be independently attached to the mouthpiece and the shank; when the rider engages one rein, the shank moves but the purchase has a slight swivel in order to prevent pressing directly into the horse''s face as the bit moves below it.  The medium port featured on this mouthpiece allows the horse to swallow.