5” Original Brenda Imus Training Transition Bit

It is designed for the young horse, and possesses many of the same features as the Imus Comfort Bit.  The rider can start the horse by placing the reins on the middle, or snaffle, ring of the bit.  Once the youngster has mastered the art of balancing the rider’s weight, halting, stopping, turning, and backing on cue, a chin strap is added to the top ring of the bit, and the reins are moved down to the lower rings.  This gives the bit a mild curb effect, encouraging light flexion at the poll and slight rounding through the back. The mouthpiece is 5″ but it accommodates between a 4 1/2″ and 5 1/2″ mouth. It’s pinchless so if it’s a little snug (not tight) at the corner of the lips it won’t be uncomfortable or interfere with the action of the curb.  If it fits a little large that’s okay too because the bit is designed to give a nice rolling request at the lips and there is no point when the rider takes on the reins that the bit is pulled from side to side.