Horse Western Curb Bit | Medium Port Mouthpiece & Short Swept Shanks | BI-0037

BI-0037 Premium Western Curb Bit with Medium Port Mouthpiece

The BI-0037 is a refined western curb bit featuring a medium port mouthpiece with short swept-back shanks — all in polished stainless steel. The U-shaped port rises from the centre of the mouthpiece to provide meaningful tongue relief, reducing pressure on the tongue while maintaining even contact across the bars. Combined with short shanks for a mild, progressive leverage action, this is an excellent everyday western curb bit for horses that benefit from tongue relief without the extreme action of a high port or correction mouthpiece.

Key Features

• Medium port mouthpiece — the U-shaped arch provides tongue relief, lifting off the tongue and redirecting pressure to the bars; encourages jaw softness and poll flexion without the severity of a high port or cathedral mouthpiece
• Smooth tapered mouthpiece arms — comfortable, even contact across the bars on both sides of the mouth
• Short swept shanks — the gentle backward sweep provides a mild, progressive leverage action on the poll and chin groove; shorter shanks mean a quicker, lighter signal
• D-slot/keyhole upper headstall attachment — secure, clean headstall connection that keeps the bit correctly positioned in the mouth
• Round lower rein rings — for comfortable, precise rein attachment at the base of the shank
• Full stainless steel construction — rust-resistant, hygienic, and built for long-term use in western disciplines

How to Use

Always use with a properly fitted curb strap or chain. The medium port and short shanks make this an excellent choice for horses that carry tension in the tongue or go above the bit due to tongue discomfort. Use with light, educated hands — the port provides relief at rest and applies palate pressure only when the horse resists.

Ideal For

Western horses with a sensitive or fleshy tongue that benefit from tongue relief in a curb bit. Suitable for trail riding, western pleasure, ranch work, and general schooling where a comfortable, tongue-relieving mouthpiece and mild leverage action are both priorities.

Size Guide: Measure your horse's mouth width from corner to corner and add 0.5 cm for the ideal fit.