Professional’s Choice Brittany Pozzi Gag Series Smooth Snaffle Short Shank5″ MouthBPB-126 This bit gives you more flex and bend than the original lifter. I love the short shank for starting colts and the long shank for running the more solid horse. This is a thin, smooth snaffle so you will not sore the corners of you horses mouth up, and you will not get that dull feel that you sometimes get with a bigger mouthpiece. This bit will rust when exposed to moisture. This creates a sweet taste in the horses mouth and promotes salivation.