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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2015-03-07 2:40 PM Subject: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1841	I have a big headed trail/ranch horse and need to find a bit wide enough.. I see these are 5.75" wide. are they really that wide? anyone using them? I was looking at the non gag snaffle one....
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svincent Reg. Feb 2012	Posted 2015-03-07 5:23 PM Subject: RE: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic Location: PNW	They are definitely not that wide. The shanks are 6.75 inches long. Did you maybe mix the two up? They are a standard width mouth piece.
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2015-03-07 5:31 PM Subject: RE: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1841	svincent - 2015-03-07 3:23 AM They are definitely not that wide. The shanks are 6.75 inches long. Did you maybe mix the two up? They are a standard width mouth piece. i don't think i mixed it up - here's what it says?: http://profchoice.com/i-16287821-derby-bit-6-75-snaffle.html Derby Bit 6.75" - Snaffle SKU: BRB-300 This fixed cheek leverage bit is well suited for a finished horse. This shank creates lateral flexion and provides hip control which allows the horse to maintain balance while keeping their shoulders elevated during turns. The traditional snaffle has a slightly curved mouthpiece so it is easy for a horse to carry and is more comfortable. This mouthpiece will apply even pressure to the corners of a horse’s mouth. Mouth: 5 ¾” Cheek: 6 ¾”
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sorrel horse ranch Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2015-03-07 5:33 PM Subject: RE: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
Angel in a Sorrel Coat Posts: 16030 Location: In a happy place	If this doesn't work you might look at an English catalogue, like Dover. They have some wide mouthpiece bits the last time I looked.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2015-03-07 9:21 PM Subject: RE: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	If you need a wider mouthpiece, I was told Get a stick, put it in their mouth like a bit mark the stick on both ends where the lips are, remove then measure. With that measurement you can call any bit maker and have them make the bit you want. I had to do this with one horse I owned, I had Dave Elliott build me the bit
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christylynn89 Reg. Dec 2013	Posted 2015-03-10 11:36 AM Subject: RE: professional choice derby bits - anyone using them?
Regular Posts: 66	Dutton bits or L & W can make wider mouthpieces.
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