{"product_id":"dustybutts-hustler-long-shank-lifter-bit-copy","title":"Dustybutts ‘Hustler’ Long Shank Lifter Bit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Hustler\u003cspan\u003e is designed for the finished performance horse or a gritty older horses where more control is needed. It can be used as a competition bit or a schooling bit to get a horse that is not responding to milder bits to collect and break at the poll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe purchase is 2”, gag 1” and the shank 5.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cavalry designed shank is angled back to the horse, but at a straighter angle , causing a quicker, more immediate response. The purchase\/shank alignment ratio increases leverage, creating greater pressure to all points of contact. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach side of the mouthpiece moves independently from the other for enhanced lateral control and flexion. Great as an aid for lifting a horse’s shoulder, achieving collection, and promoting a level headset. This bit is a staple item for trainers and horsemen\/ women among all disciplines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWe recommend using a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Curb Chain\" href=\"https:\/\/dustybutts.com\/search?q=curb+chain\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecurb chain\u003c\/a\u003e with the ‘Hustler’ bit as it’s designed to have curb pressure as the first point of contact, for sensitive horses it’s suggested to use a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Strap\" href=\"https:\/\/dustybutts.com\/collections\/bit-guards-curb-straps-curb-chains?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=curb+chain\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather curb strap\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bit Guards\" href=\"https:\/\/dustybutts.com\/search?q=bit+guards\u0026amp;_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bit+guard\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebit guards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMouthpiece - 5.25” Three piece square mouthpiece with copper cricket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheekpiece - 8”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dustybutts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179952730155,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/0836\/5355\/files\/FullSizeRender_6807ae53-bbdd-43e7-bac5-2c1f1a273f9d.heic?v=1781061040","url":"https:\/\/dustybutts.com\/products\/dustybutts-hustler-long-shank-lifter-bit-copy","provider":"Dustybutts Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}