Achieve unparalleled refinement and responsive communication with a bit designed for the most demanding Western maneuvers. The AV Correction Bit empowers you to guide your finished horse with subtle cues, ensuring a soft mouth and perfect vertical flexion.

Engineered for the professional performance series, this bit features a sophisticated four-way mouthpiece constructed from premium sweet iron. This material is specifically chosen for its ability to oxidize, creating a palatable taste that encourages salivation and acceptance, while the hand-polished stainless steel shanks provide lasting durability and a professional look in the show ring.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Sweet Iron Construction: Naturally oxidizes to create a sweet taste, promoting a moist, responsive mouth and better bit acceptance.
• Four-Way Correction Port: Provides essential tongue relief while applying precise pressure to the bars and roof of the mouth for advanced collection.
• Independent Side Movement: Innovative swivel joints allow for isolated cues, enabling you to lift a single shoulder or influence one side without affecting the other.
• Standard 5-Inch Mouth: The 12.7 cm width is precision-sized to fit most average-sized horses, preventing pinching while maintaining stability.
• Medium-Length Leverage Shanks: Designed to provide effective poll flexion and vertical control without the harshness of longer shanks.
• Hand-Polished Stainless Steel: Offers a high-end aesthetic for the show ring and superior resistance to corrosion for years of professional use.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit appropriate for a young or "green" horse?
A: No, the AV Correction is a leverage bit specifically designed for finished horses that have already mastered the basics in a snaffle. It is intended for refining the frame and enhancing communication during advanced maneuvers rather than teaching initial cues.

Q: Why is the mouthpiece starting to look dark or rusty?
A: This is a sign of high-quality sweet iron! The oxidation process creates a flavor horses love, which increases salivation and leads to a "softer" mouth. This intentional feature ensures your horse remains relaxed and responsive to your hands.

Q: How does this bit assist with lateral maneuvers like spins or side-passing?
A: Thanks to the independent side movement of the jointed port, you can lift one rein to influence a single shoulder without disturbing the opposite side of the mouth, allowing for the extreme precision required in high-level Western disciplines.

Item Number/SKU: AVB-610