Les Vogt's Bit Wizard

Want Les Vogt's advice on the best bit for your horse? Our Bit Wizard lets you get it.

We've taken the same questions Les asks to get a feel for the tools you need to maximize your horse's performance. Simply answer the questions in the Wizard, add any other comments you think we need to know, and we'll send you back our recommendations for the bit or bits that will help you to reach your goals. Try it today!

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What you're using now:

1. Which best describes the bit that you're riding in now?

2. If you're using a bit with a port, does it have a jointed mouthpiece (like a correctional bit)?
Yes No

What you'd like to achieve:

3. Which would describe your situation best?

4. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much respect would you say your horse has for the bit you're now using?

5. Do any of these statements describe your horse?

5A. My horse carries his head and neck high - I'd like to lower them both Yes No

5B. My horse has a shorter neck, and tends to get heavy in the front end Yes No

5C. My horse is bred for a more upright head carrraige, so I need him to flex at the poll Yes No

6. Which statement comes closest to describing your riding ability?
Note: It's important to match a bit to a rider's abilities as well. As a rider is developing their skills and trying new things you want a bit that will let you make a few mistakes

7. What type of riding will you be doing with the bit?

8. Does your horse often do the following?

8A. Over-react or react too abruptly to your bit?

Yes
No

8B. Open his mouth or gap when you are riding him?

Yes
No

8C. Throw his head or try to pull the reins out of your hands?

Yes
No

8D. Seem to get angry or shake his head with the bit you use now?

Yes
No

8E. Try to get his tongue over the top of a bit?

Yes
No

8F. Tend to get nervous or anxious when you are training?

Yes
No

9. How many months has it been since your horse's teeth were floated?

10. Does the bit need to be legal for National Reined Cowhorse Shows?

11. Is there anything else that might help us select the best tool(s) for you to use on your horse?

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Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Since the Bit Selector is in beta, we are still checking each recommendation personally before it's mailed to you, so although you won't get your response instantly we will strive to get it to you within one working day.