DC Bogey

Danyelle Campbell’s thoughts:

The Bogey shank with a set-back curb strap is intended to get an instant but positive reaction from your horse. This is a shorter shank and, in my opinion, the perfect length to get the feel I want without getting my horses “bound up” or intimidated by the feel a longer shank can have. I tend to ride this bit high enough in their mouth to have good contact, and the curb length will depend on the horse and the speed at which I’m going.

I train in this bit A LOT. I compete in this bit A LOT. My favorite mouthpiece for it is a Mullen because I use this bit to help square up my horse in the shoulders while keeping them elevated but not to the outside of a turn. I believe this bit helps the horse follow my hand through the turn with forward motion. Another popular mouthpiece is the ported chain, because you get the added control of the port without a long shank. Keep in mind, Kerry’s ported chain does have a stiffer feel than what you may envision when you hear “chain.” It’s not a solid mouthpiece but also has limited moving parts. For a softer feel, the Smart Mouth is a great option, and I also use the two-piece twisted wire often on the Bogey shank.