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Choosing the Proper Bit, By Sylvia.
Due to the wide variety of bits available, here is a basic guide for selecting a bit for your Paso.

Baby bit. It's the first bit you use on a horse, we usually hang it in the mouth for a week or so to get the horse used to it, then attach the reins and use double reins, so you have the bosal to work off of also. $ 125.00

A port bit used for horses that tend to pull, also used for horses with a thick tongue, its for more finished horses than the first one $ 125.00

A rubber bar bit it is usually the 2nd bit you use on a horse, it  has mild shanks and is good for young horses or very finished comfortable trail horses $ 90.00

A medium spoon bit with S shanks, it has the roller in the middle for the horse to tongue, the spoon is not too large or small, small spoons tend to put the pressure in a small spot and can be a little uncomfortable. $ 125.00

Thicker shank  not as long a shank as above, it also has rollers, both on the spoon and the sides of the mouthpiece. This can be used on a finished horse also. Bits need to be fitted to the size of the horses mouth, and the rubber bit guards are invaluable to protect the corners of the horses mouth . The bit can pinch without them, and make your horse very unhappy $ 125.00

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