Merrill Bits Short Gag Smooth Mouthpiece with Dogbone

About the Bit

The Merrill Short Gag with Smooth Dogbone Mouthpiece is an ideal transition bit for young horses or those stepping up from a snaffle. The short gag cheek offers light leverage and soft lift, making it perfect for developing balance, guiding rate, and improving responsiveness without overwhelming a sensitive horse.

The smooth dogbone mouthpiece provides a medium, even feel with no nutcracker effect, offering clear communication while staying gentle on the tongue and bars. This combination gives riders a reliable, forgiving tool that promotes relaxation and understanding—especially useful for horses learning body control or needing a little more direction than a snaffle provides.

Design & Details

• Mouthpiece: Smooth 3-Piece Dogbone — even pressure, no nutcracker effect

• Cheekpiece: Short Gag — minimal leverage, soft lift, great for transitioning

• Action: Gentle, clear communication with easy release

• Feel: Medium-soft, balanced, ideal for sensitive or green horses

• Ideal For:

  • Young horses transitioning from a snaffle

  • Horses needing light lift and guidance

  • Riders wanting softness with a clearer signal than a snaffle

Handcrafted in Salina, Utah