{"product_id":"mikmar-training-bit-futurity-headstall-reins-b1316-copy7","title":"Mikmar Training Bit Futurity Headstall Reins      B1317","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre Owned Used Mikmar Training Bit, Leather Futurity Headstall and Leather Roper Style Reins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe late Frank Evans, inventor of Mikmar Bits and founder of the company, designed the Mikmar Training Bit in 1953. It is well-known for its unique lightweight design, versatility, and excellent results, despite its curious first impression. Frank Evans said, \"because of the way this bit works, you are able to protect a horse's mouth and at the same time get desired results. It sends a clearer signal to the horse, allowing the rider to use a softer hand.\" The Mikmar Training Bit operates through leverage, with the addition of nose pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThe Training Bit DISPERSES PRESSURE to the nose, mouth, chin, and poll areas. This lightweight bit (14 ounces) was designed to develop vertical flexion, correct carriage, or just a good mouth. It works well for WESTERN disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThe rein is attached to the NOSE ROPE and puts mild pressure across the nose and takes some concussion out of the mouth. It softens the feel of the bit, and slows it's action by dispersing the pressure to 4 areas on the head, the nose, mouth, chin and poll, giving the horse time to react to a request in a NON-ABRUPT way. When you put pressure on the reins (pull) this long shanked bit activates very slowly, it is forgiving contrary to its appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThe unique MOUTHPIECE is wide, flat and slow activating. It does not roll over fully or quickly and gives the horse time to react to a request. It is non-pinching, with a copper roller that stimulates saliva, keeps a nervous horse pacified, and encourages the horse to loosen and soften in the jaw. Available with the Standard mouthpiece or in a Low Port version- 3\/4\" less in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDiscourages bit evasions like head tossing and high headedness, pulling, rooting, and defensive, nervous behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eEncourages responsiveness, correct carriage, vertical flexion, collection, control, and relaxation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll pre owned tack sold in 'as-is' condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JLM The Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51816474771754,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6023\/2490\/files\/IMG_4452.jpg?v=1781808551","url":"https:\/\/jlmthestore.com\/products\/mikmar-training-bit-futurity-headstall-reins-b1316-copy7","provider":"JLM The Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}