This bit features a stainless steel mouth with antique brown cheeks for a more western styled look. The low and wide port design with barrel offers more room for the tongue and aids in quicker relief when flexing at the poll. This bit is designed with multiple joints so that each side can be worked individually. The addition of a curb chain to this bit can help increase speed, rating, and stop.The severity of a bit or hackamore is influenced by rein control of the rider and sensitivity of the horse. All riders should seek an equine professional that they trust when selecting a new bit, as every horse's needs are unique.