{"product_id":"used-tory-leather-headstall-bit-mecate-reins","title":"Clinton Anderson Snaffle Bit \u0026 Mecate Reins, Med. oil Tory Leather Headstall","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTory Leather Headstall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinton Anderson 5” Sweet Iron Square Snaffle Bit \u0026amp; Black Yacht Mecate reins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownunder Slobber Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Great Used Condition. Final Sale Item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose max-w-none text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBit (Retails $66.99)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinton uses a snaffle bit on all his horses, and recommends riding in a snaffle bit when performing the exercises from the Method. Snaffle bits encourage lateral flexion, and lateral flexion is the key to vertical flexion. In other words, the softer you can get your horse from side to side, the softer he’ll be when you pick up on two reins and ask him to give to the bit vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinton’s Snaffle Bit is a combination of a D- and O-ring and has a 5-inch mouthpiece that's 3\/8\" thick with 3-inch rings. Because of its design, it will not pinch the corners of the horse’s mouth like many other snaffle bits do. The bit is made of sweet iron, which encourages the horse to salivate. This keeps your horse’s mouth soft and more responsive to your rein cues during training sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snaffle Bit comes in three styles: Smooth, Twisted and Square. If you have a horse that is light in your hands, choose a smooth snaffle. For a horse that leans on the bit, use a twisted snaffle bit or square mouth snaffle to make leaning uncomfortable. Once the horse responds, go back to the smooth snaffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReins (Retails $96.60)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinton's Mecate Reins are a must-have if you're serious about applying the Method! These 22-foot reins provide easy-to-adjust loop reins as well as a built-in lead rope you can use to tie or work a horse from the ground. Combine with our slobber straps to provide immediate relief from pressure for your horse, which will speed up the training process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBUILT-IN LEAD ROPE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to carry a halter or lead rope on a trail ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the end of the mecate to safely tie your horse up with the bridle - convenient for trail riding!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're riding and your horse acts up, you can safely dismount and move his feet from the ground to get him under control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCONSTRUCTED FROM HIGH-QUALITY MARINE YACHTING ROPE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReins are 1\/2 inch thick and 22 feet long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeels soft, pliable and supple in your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect weight, not too light and flimsy, but not heavy either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not get slippery when wet or sweaty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and long lasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEASILY ADJUSTABLE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the reins to fit every horse, from a short-necked horse to a long-necked horse and everything in-between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWEIGHTED END\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat to use as a spanker to encourage the horse's feet to move when under saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHAND-CRAFTED\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach rein is hand-spliced to Clinton's exact specifications and inspected to meet his high standards of performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Saddle Consignor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48894608212125,"sku":"TSC10026-1","price":96.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/9120\/7325\/files\/D77D23EC-0873-4346-B4AD-C342483F8144.jpg?v=1788975938","url":"https:\/\/saddleconsignor.com\/products\/used-tory-leather-headstall-bit-mecate-reins","provider":"The Saddle Consignor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}