Merrill Bits Swing Top Long Gag Twisted Wire and Dogbone

About the Bit

The Merrill Swing Top Long Gag with Twisted Wire Dogbone Mouthpiece is built for horses that need maximum lift, authority, and responsiveness. The long gag cheek provides increased leverage and clearer, more direct signaling—ideal for keeping a horse elevated in the shoulders and honest in their body position through intense, fast-paced runs.

The twisted wire dogbone mouthpiece adds sharper clarity to your cues, encouraging a quicker response while still avoiding the nutcracker effect. This makes it a powerful tool for horses that tend to lean, push through pressure, or get dull in the face. Paired with the patented Swing Top, which eliminates cheek poke and protects facial nerves, this bit offers strong communication without sacrificing comfort.

Design & Details

• Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Dogbone — enhanced response, no nutcracker effect, clearer signal

• Cheekpiece: Swing Top Long Gag — maximum lift and leverage with cheek relief

• Shank Length: Long — authoritative leverage and heightened signal clarity

• Action: Strong lateral control, firm lift, quick engagement

• Feel: Firm and highly responsive

• Ideal For:

  • Horses needing more authority and elevation

  • Horses that get heavy, pushy, or dull in the face

  • Riders wanting increased control without sacrificing softness

Handcrafted in Salina, Utah