{"product_id":"used-aluminum-western-shanked-bit-with-sweet-iron-mouth-5-mouth","title":"Used Aluminum Western Shanked Bit with Sweet Iron Mouth • 5” Mouth •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewestern shanked bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealuminum cheeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet iron ported mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The aluminum shanks keep the overall bit lighter in the horse’s mouth, while the sweet iron mouthpiece develops the characteristic dark oxidation that is normal for this material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9” swept-back shanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide leverage, making this a nice option for an appropriately trained western horse in performance or everyday riding situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern shanked curb bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece size: 5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShank length: approximately 9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight aluminum shanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet iron mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorted mouthpiece design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet iron shows normal oxidation and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShanks are in very nice condition for a used bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight overall weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed, functional condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo maker’s mark noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice lightweight western bit for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewestern performance events, ranch riding, pleasure, or everyday schooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially for someone who prefers the feel of aluminum cheeks paired with sweet iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSIGNMENT ITEM\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a pre-owned consignment item. Please review all photos carefully for condition, oxidation, mouthpiece style, shank length, and measurements before purchasing. Consignment items are sold as-is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spotted M Tack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47994023182497,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/7913\/8977\/files\/95235E62-25FA-4CF7-AFD3-BC8CB3874B53.jpg?v=1790985273","url":"https:\/\/spottedmtack.com\/products\/used-aluminum-western-shanked-bit-with-sweet-iron-mouth-5-mouth","provider":"Spotted M Tack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}