Showman Argentine Shank with Jointed Twisted Wire Dogbone - 5 inch

• The 5" mouth with twisted wire sides offers more defined bar contact for horses that lean on smoother mouths.
• The jointed dogbone center provides independent side action and reduces palate pinch.
• The 6 ½" Argentine cheek delivers light leverage, quick pickup, and an easy reset.
• Moderate-to-firm feel suited to experienced riders working with horses that need clearer boundaries.
• Ideal for shaping bend, shoulder control, straightness, and refined communication.

Showman® Premium Bits

Each Showman® bit is forged and finished by hand with solid welds and balanced leverage for professional use.

The Argentine cheek offers a quick pickup, mild leverage, and an easy reset, keeping signals light, direct, and easy for most horses to understand. Its balanced feel makes it a popular choice for adding leverage without overwhelming sensitivity. This setup suits riders who want clarity without heaviness, especially when working on rate, bend, and straightness.

The mouthpiece combines twisted wire bars with a jointed dogbone center. The twisted wire adds definition on the bars, giving horses that tend to lean or brace a clearer boundary. The dogbone center lies flatter on the tongue and reduces the palate pinch often associated with a single joint. Independent side action keeps lateral cues crisp, helping riders fine-tune shoulder control and body alignment without excessive intensity. This bit offers a moderate-to-firm feel best used by confident, experienced hands.

Size: 5"