Argentine Curb with Solid Bar Mouthpiece & Pivot Cricket Roller, Dual Snaffle/Curb 4-Ring Cheekpiece, Silver Dot Black Argentine Shank, Surgical Steel Western Horse Bit, with Carry Pouch

The Argentine Cricket Silver Dotted Curb features sophisticated silver-dotted Argentine cheekpieces that provide versatile guidance, functioning both as a snaffle for direct contact and a curb for added control. The Cricket centerpiece with a tactile roller promotes salivation and focused attention, making it ideal for riders seeking both engagement and refinement in diverse riding situations.

• ARGENTINE 4-RING CHEEKPIECE – Four attachment points offer two contact systems. The upper snaffle ring provides direct, one-to-one lateral contact with no leverage, similar to direct rein work. The lower shank ring introduces poll pressure, chin engagement, and leverage for collection. Riders can switch between systems anytime without adjusting the bit.
• CONTINUOUS TONGUE ENGAGEMENT - The copper pivot roller at the center of the mouthpiece has a ribbed, grooved surface, vertical channels that increase the contact area between roller and tongue per rotation compared to a smooth barrel. The pivot axis ensures the roller self-adjusts to tongue angle as head position changes, maintaining consistent engagement whether the horse is collected, long-and-low, or in transition between frames.
• LEVERAGE CALIBRATION - The upward arch of the mouthpiece is calibrated against the shank dimensions to ensure that when curb mechanics activate, poll pressure and chin groove engagement arrive before tongue pressure becomes the primary signal. The horse feels the fuller leverage system as a complete, whole-body cue rather than a concentrated tongue event. In snaffle mode, the port simply sits clear of the tongue center, providing comfort without mechanical interference with direct rein contact.
• SILVER DOT STUDDED ARGENTINE RINGS – Polished silver dots line all four Argentine ring loops, set against a matte black, corrosion-resistant coating. Built to resist rust, chipping, and tarnishing under normal use and weather exposure. Designed to meet western show standards while remaining durable for daily training with no maintenance required.
• Meticulously hand-forged and sculpted from surgical-grade stainless steel, ensuring extreme durability and long-lasting performance, even under the most demanding conditions.