Reinsman 251 3-Piece Trail Dee Bit | Stage A Training Bit with 5" Sweet Iron Copper Mouth, Roller, Smooth Snaffle & 3" Dee Rings | Direct Reining Horse Bit for Starting & Trail Riding

I bought this bit for my young horse. She loves it! No surprise, I've used Reinsman bits for decades, and needed to add this one to my collection as this horse had a little different need than others I've had. She loves it and that's what counts. I see some people complain that these bits rust. Yes, they do! They're sweet iron and they're meant to rust to promote mild salivation in the horse's mouth and the texture will help the horse pack the bit. This is a superficial rust, not the same as a dangerous rusty poor quality bit that will injure the horse's mouth or even break. I highly recommend Reinsman bits, and this one did not disappoint! Also . . . MADE IN THE USA!

My horse accepted this bit immediately and was very comfortable. No more chomping or opening her mouth or chewing. The sweet iron mouthpiece helps the horse to salivate and is supposed to get rusty! One review was complaining about that, but that is what it is supposed to do. If you don't want that, buy the model with the stainless steel mouthpiece, not the sweet iron. I like how the bit is stable in my horse's mouth because of the separate attachment for the bridle. We went on a 10 mile ride the first time she wore it and she was so calm! I definitely recommend this bit.

Excellent quality. My mare immediately liked this bit, and is very responsive to it. I have tried egg butt snaffle, slow twist snaffle, and this bit. She likes the bit better than either of the other two, and is distinctly more responsive to it. The connection to the bridle provides a more stable bit position, making it more consistent for the horse.

The bit is too narrow & pinches my horse on either side. Should be 5 1/2 “ instead of 5”. I waited to long to send it back.

Was recommended by a professional horse trainer friend who uses it on everything from green untrained horses to very well trained horses. It is his go-to bit. I bought it for my horse and he responds very well. Not at all severe, but still effective

Well manufactured, so good value.Several horses are happy in it. The top ring for headstall attachment keeps mouthpiece still and quiet in their mouth.

Rings are a little bog

I used thick snaffles and dog bone snaffles on my gelding, but he would toss his head and get anxious every time I'd tack him up. that all stopped the second he sniffed this coming up his nose. It is thinner and has more bite, which is great because I have super soft hands. He responds perfectly to it and riding has become more fun.