I have several Dutton bits that I use almost daily. They are well made, balanced and just nice, functional bits. I have a soft mouthed gelding who doesn't need much but I wanted more than just a ring snaffle that I'd been riding him in. This one is just what I was looking for. Shorter shank and purchase, doesn't pinch on the corners of the mouth and light to pick up with the plain snaffle mouth piece. I can still get that feel like I want and also pick him up and ride two handed if I need to.