Merrill Bits Combination Chain Dogbone

About the Bit

The Merrill Combination Bit with Chain Dogbone Mouthpiece offers one of the softest, most forgiving mouthfeels in the entire Merrill line. The multi-link chain design molds naturally across the tongue and bars, encouraging relaxation, bend, and lightness.

With the combination setup engaging the mouthpiece, noseband, chin, and poll at the same time, this bit delivers extremely clear yet humane communication. Horses receive pressure in multiple small doses instead of one concentrated point, making it ideal for sensitive-mouthed horses or those that work best with gentle, distributed cues.

Design & Details

• Mouthpiece: 3-Piece Chain Dogbone — soft, flexible contact that encourages relaxation and bend

• Shank Length: Standard — balanced leverage suitable for most horses

• Action: Combination engagement of mouth, nose, chin, and poll for soft, effective cues

• Feel: Soft–medium — clear communication without intensity

• Ideal For:

  • Sensitive-mouthed horses

  • Horses that benefit from increased bend and softness

  • Riders wanting dispersed pressure and humane communication

Handcrafted in Salina, Utah