Classic EquineSherry Cervi Signature Bit CollectionDiamond Short ShankChain MouthpieceBBIT3SSG30SI Sherry Cervi's Signature Collection bits have an excellent feel forquick pickup and release. Mouthpieces are stainless steel and availablein many options and degrees of control. This is a bit for starting mybarrel or training horses that have a sensitive mouth that do not needmuch bit, It is nice and soft, offering complete rate and body lift forturns. “I see a lot of barrel racers who reach for the most severe bit inthe trailer at the slightest resistance rather than following a naturalprogression. You should always start mild and work your way up only ifneeded. I recommend starting a colt or charging horse with mild bits toteach them to yield to pressure while building confi dence andestablishing correct body position. That's why I start with my smoothD-ring snaffle before anything else, and then move up to the DiamondDraw series.”-Sherry Cervi