7/16" large twisted sweet iron snaffle mouth.  8" cheeks.  5" mouth

From the manufacturer: Good all around combination bit.  Rope nose has a soft feel and conforms to the horse's nose.  Mouthpiece is very popular.  Medium plus control.  Packs well.  Short shank.

This bit has the "softest feel" of any of the combinations.  It's excellent for starting colts or using as a competition bit on a seasoned horse who is light in his mouth but needs a little more than a draw bit.  The curb chain should be adjusted a little tighter than the other combinations.

From the manufacturer:  Got a problem horse?  This bit is worth looking at.

This bit may look like a strong bit, but if used with a snug curb, the sweet iron mouthpiece will continue to lay flat across the horse's mouth and bars.  The Rutledge has been used quite successfully with horses that have split or damaged tongues and bars, or plain anxious about their mouths.  The shank is flat and allows the curb to move from side to side, which is a new sensation for most horses.  Horses seem to go progressively better within only a few days as they become accustomed to this new action.

5" mouth with 7" floating shanks

Many top ropers and barrel racers have reported tremendous results and satisfaction using the Rutledge roper on HARD TO STOP horses.  The revolving mouthpiece stays in place and lets you pull the curb chain against your horse's chin for a new feeling to your horse.  This is not a severe bit, yet very effective and human and may be used as an all-around using bit.

Stainless steel cheeks, sweet iron mouthpiece

Trammell offset D-ring with lifesaver center

5" mouth