Breakaway and Calf Roping Bits
Roping.com Videos for Breakaway Ropers
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6m 58s
Justin Mass goes through his favorite bits for starting colts and moving them up. He explains his preferences for port and shank size along with which horses the bits help. He also brings out his "Come to Jesus" mouthpiece for harder-mouthed horses.
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