Francois Gauthier aluminum hinged port bit. 5 1/8" mouth piece with copper roller and barrels. Cheeks are 8 3/4" engraved aluminum with stainless steel hand engraved conchos and slots. Light and comfortable bit. Helps to control right and left shoulder independently. Good for any kind of rider's hands. For more advanced horse. Provides medium to strong effect. Level 2 Bit - Moderate Effect - As the horse progresses and acquires more experience you can start using Level Two bits with thinner mouthpieces and longer cheeks. Most Level Two bits still have swiveling cheeks. They can be used by a majority of riders with any kind of hands as they won't easily damage the horse's mouth. Level Two bits are pretty much your ever day bit for any kind of horse or rider.