Barrel Racing Bits: Selecting a Side Piece

Walk through different bit side pieces with Molly Powell to see which one will work best for your horse.

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Selecting a side piece plays a critical role in the communication you have with your horse. In this portion of our barrel-racing bit selection series, Molly walks through different side pieces and how they may pair with mouth pieces and when and why she uses them on her barrel horses. 

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