This is a nice Nickel plated copper mouth Tom Thumb bit for your small-mouthed pony or miniature horse. shanks measure 6 1/2" so if you have a tiny headed equine, this might look too big. This bit also is a bit heavier than the other mini tom thumbs that we carry. With that said, if you have a child riding with soft hands and need a bit more leverage this might work just fine.