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Offset Dee Bits

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A new feature that eliminates the cheek connection pinching your horse's lip, the special bushing on Golden Glide Offset Dee Bits smoothes the movement of the cheek piece for better feel and performance.  Off set Dee bits are designed to apply pressure to a horse's lip on the opposite side of the face. The Dee ring removes any chance of pinching and assists in pulling a young colt laterally.
Probably, because of my English riding start, there are some things I have learned that many Western riders seem to have not found. One is to use Sealtex on bits if I need some adjustment. If I want to thicken a mouthpiece, Sealtex is like a rubber VetWrap. It has something they can chew at, or I can use on a sensitive mouth as a buffer. If I am leaving a bit on a young horse while it is at rest, or lunging, a soft added wrap can be useful at first. 

When starting a horse, or if not a show horse if aged, I do not worry as I used to worry about a horse playing with a bit, as long as it is not pulling it through their mouth. Seems a trail horse "messing" with their bit can be showing happiness & relaxation, not contempt for the rider. Look at the horse's eyes & ears to see what it might be thinking!.   


7/16" Van Hargis Transition Series #1 Tapered Sweet Iron Offset Dee
The two piece sweet iron snaffle is the first bit I (Van Hargis) use on practically every horse I ride. & the one bit I come back to whenever a communication problem arises. This bit was designed to be heavy, balanced & communicative. The stainless steel Dee rings give this bit eye appeal and ease of maintenance. The barrels at the corners of the mouth are carefully designed and enhanced with a smooth gliding bushing to ensure long term smooth , eliminating any chance of pinching. The two piece sweet iron mouth has a n easy practical curve to promote an easily detectable signal from the rider while being comfortable and palatable to the horse.  
STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
3/8" Van Hargis Transition Series #1 Smooth Dogbone Sweet Iron Offset Dee
The sweet iron three piece dogbone snaffle is another carefully thought out bit boasting the same D-ring characteristic and the same sweet iron steel, yet it has a three piece mouth. Unlike most dogbone snaffles, I have shortened the length of the centerpiece. This design still sends a n easily detectable signal to the corners of the mouth, but virtually eliminates the possibility of bumping the palate when both reins are used simultaneously.    
STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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3/8" Van Hargis Transition Series #1 Twisted Dogbone Sweet Iron Offset Dee
The sweet iron three piece dogbone snaffle is another carefully thought out bit boasting the same D-ring characteristic and the same sweet iron steel, yet it has a three piece mouth. Unlike most dogbone snaffles, I (Van Hargis) have shortened the length of the centerpiece. This design still sends a n easily detectable signal to the corners of the mouth, but virtually eliminates the possibility of bumping the palate when both reins are used simultaneously. The twisted sweet iron may apply more refinement.   
STAGE A   3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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Van Hargis Transition Series #1 Billy Allen Mouth Sweet Iron Offset Dee
This bit combines the quality, features ands benefits of my (Van Hargis) uniquely designed Offset Dee-ring snaffle with the versatile Billy Allen Mouth. This is a great bit selection for the horse tending to be a little loose in the neck and shoulders. The limited movement of this mouthpiece helps stabilize the shoulders while still being able to aid the horse laterally on the corners of the horse's mouth independently.    STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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Offset Dee
7/16" 3-Piece with Copper Roller Bit
This bit is designed to apply pressure to the lips on the opposite side of the face to help the horse turn.  The mouthpiece breaks over the bars at a different angle to contact new nerves and adds some tongue pressure for better control.  Copper rollers add that sweet and sour taste for better moisture and will act as a pacifier for many horses that like to chew on the bit.  
  STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
Offset Dee
1/2" Billy Allen Snaffle Bit
This bit applies pressure to the lip on the opposite side of the face from the rein you pull.  The mouthpiece, with its limited travel, is excellent for colts or a light mouthed horse.  It applies a slight amount of  tongue pressure for a good head set and will help pacify a nervous horse.   STAGE A   3" Dee, 5" Mouth
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Offset Dee
7/16" Double Five Snaffle
This bit is designed to apply pressure to the lips on the opposite side of the face to help the horse turn.  The mouthpiece will not pinch and, combined with the copper inlaid, sweet iron snaffle, makes a perfect bit for training colts or riding any well bitted horse.   STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
Offset Dee
1/4" Square Twisted Sweet Iron Snaffle
This bit is designed to apply pressure to the lips on the opposite side of the face for better flex. The cheek connection is designed not to pinch.  The mouthpiece will tender up the lips & bars to add control. Excellent for a horse lugging on the bit.   STAGE E  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
Offset Trail Dee
Sweet Iron Twisted Dogbone Snaffle
The unique headstall ring aligns the mouthpiece at a pleasing angle in the horse's mouth and prevents downward rotation of the mouthpiece when rein pressure is applied. The twisted combo mouthpiece works well on the horse that needs a little more control.   STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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Offset Trail Dee
Sweet & Sour Twisted Lifesaver Snaffle
The unique headstall ring aligns the mouthpiece at a pleasing angle in the horse's mouth and prevents downward rotation of the mouthpiece when rein pressure is applied. The twisted combo mouthpiece works well on the horse that needs a little more control. Tastes like a green apple dipped in molasses.  STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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Offset Western Trail Dee
7/16" Three-Piece Smooth Sweet Iron Snaffle with Copper Roller
 
A great choice for a nervous horse or busy mouthed horse. And, when you want a more direct signal than you get with a loose ring snaffle bit. The unique headstall ring aligns the mouthpiece at a pleasing angle in the horse's mouth and prevents downward rotation of the mouthpiece when rein pressure is applied. Like all Reinsman snaffle mouthpieces, it uses mullen relief: A forward curve that creates even pressure across bars & tongue to eliminate the nutcracker effect.   STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
7/16" Smooth Sweet Iron Snaffle
This bit was designed to decrease the discomfort at the corners of a horse's mouth. It will not pinch. The extra 3" rings at the end of the mouthpiece float independently to disperse the pressure across the lip & cheeks, making the horse more responsive to the rider's cues. Attach the rein to the floating Dee ring outside the cheek ring. The mouthpiece is large enough to allow a rider to pull on a horse without injuring the bars.    STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
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It is your choice: With an offset Dee bit, the extra ring for headstall set, better assures placement of the way a mouthpiece will break over tongue & bars. Without it, the bit floats more. Try both ways & see if their is a difference in the performance of your steed. This trying all the time is scientific method, and will help you to better know what might work again with the next ride, or the next horse. 
3/8" Smooth Sweet Iron Dogbone Snaffle
This bit was designed to decrease the discomfort at the corners of a horse's mouth. It will not pinch. The extra 3" rings at the end of the mouthpiece float independently to disperse the pressure across the lip & cheeks, making the horse more responsive to the rider's cues. Attach the rein to the floating Dee ring outside the cheek ring. The smooth 3 piece mouthpiece applies pressure to the tongue & outside of the bars for better control.    STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth

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1/2" Raised Sweet Iron Snaffle
This bit was designed to decrease the discomfort at the corners of a horse's mouth. It will not pinch. The extra 3" rings at the end of the mouthpiece float independently to disperse the pressure across the lip & cheeks, making the horse more responsive to the rider's cues. Attach the rein to the floating Dee ring outside the cheek ring. The raised mouthpiece offers less tongue pressure for better feel at the bars & lips.     STAGE A  3" Dee, 5" Mouth
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