Achieve the ultimate level of refinement and responsiveness with a bit designed specifically for the sophisticated Western performance horse. The Professional's Choice PC Long Double Bar Spoon Port bridges the gap between subtle cues and effortless execution, ensuring your horse stays light, relaxed, and perfectly in tune with your hands.

Expertly engineered for the finishing stages of training, this bit combines high-quality stainless steel craftsmanship with a traditional sweet iron mouthpiece. The swept-back shank design is meticulously balanced to provide smooth leverage and an instantaneous release, rewarding your horse the moment they respond to your signal and fostering a deeper sense of trust during high-stakes maneuvers.

Key Features & Specifications:

• 8-Inch Stainless Steel Shanks: These long, swept-back cheekpieces provide significant leverage for refined control and a professional feel in the hand.
• Quick-Release Balance: The weighted, swept-back design offers exceptional balance and an immediate release, providing the instant reward necessary for advanced training.
• 5-Inch Sweet Iron Mouthpiece: Designed to naturally oxidize and rust, creating a sweet taste that encourages salivation and a soft, responsive mouth.
• Innovative Spoon Port: Provides essential tongue relief while making more contact with the palate than a standard port, offering clearer signals for experienced horses.
• Double-Bar Design: Facilitates subtle, precise lateral cues, allowing for incredibly effective communication and a more harmonious connection.
• Western Performance Ready: The ideal "finishing" bit for disciplines such as Western Pleasure, Reining, or Trail where high-level responsiveness is required.
• Durable Construction: Crafted from premium materials to withstand rigorous daily use while maintaining its integrity and professional appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit suitable for a young or "green" horse?
A: This is a specialized finishing bit designed for advanced communication. It is best suited for experienced horses that are already light in the bridle but require more pronounced palate pressure for subtle, high-level maneuvers.

Q: Why is the mouthpiece starting to change color or rust?
A: This is a signature feature of the sweet iron material. The natural oxidation (rusting) creates a sweet taste that horses love, which encourages salivation and better acceptance of the bit.

Q: What is the primary benefit of the spoon port compared to a low port?
A: The spoon port offers greater contact against the horse's palate, providing a more distinct signal. When used by an experienced rider with soft hands, it allows for much more refined cues and clearer communication than a standard low port.

Item Number/SKU: PCB-901