Stage B is all about transition, with the introduction of leverage and curb pressure. Short shanked bits and half-gags comprise Stage B. Very well designed hackamore. Medium plus leverage for good control and rate. No knots on the rope to gall the horse's face. Notice how well the nose floats when you pull the shanks, but will not drop down. Also, the shanks swivel for better flex. Its tempting to call this a shanked side pull but it has too much control and rate. Rope nose for more control.