What bit do you show in?

Well I'm thinking it's about time to buy a new show bit (I don't really like the 'look' of my current one's shanks, yeah I know haha)

So I was wondering what your guys show shanks looked like? And just so I can put it in perspective what type of mouthpiece is on it too.

Ive got a medium shank correction bit. Ill get pictures tomorrow if you want.

THese are mine.......
I use this one with my rawhide headstall-more casual look
Tom Balding Long “S” Ballhinge Pro Roller Bit - Smith Brothers

This one with my "fancier" headstall

Tom Balding Shank Bit 19 - Sheridan - Performance Horse Supply

I've yet to actually complete my show tack, with a show bit, but when I eventually get to getting one, I'll be getting something along these lines.

http://new.horseloverz.com/Specialty-and-Other/17477-Greg-Darnall-Luke-Jones-Sq-Port-Bit---Aluminum---5.html

http://www.sstack.com/western_bitscurbs_correction/robart-spring-loaded-low-port-correction/

Fixed medium port cavalry bit with sweet iron. They make them with fancier silver on the outside too. It's a great training bit, but I want one that has more weight to it. It's pretty light and takes a bit of sensitizing.

^ I am in LOVE with your horse and her splints! SO PRETTY!

That bottom one is the bit I'm looking at. Anyone else feel like sharing? I have a slight obsession with bits ;)

Here's a few that work great in the team roping horses. I imagine they'd work great if I tried something other than roping with them :P


My mare ropes and barrel races and does everything with this bit:







And my 2 all time fav's this far:

^^ I like that first bit, it reminds me of my current bit. I think I'm going to stay away from brown bits this time though- I love the look of silver bits.