Western Bits

Extremely good bit if you need help getting your horse’s legs underneath him and his rear down. The three-piece mouth contacts the bars at a more severe angle than a two-piece, creating contact on new nerves for better control. Copper roller often quiets a nervous horse and adds slight tongue pressure for a better head set. 5” cheeks, 5” mouth, 3/8” snaffle.

A great bit for transition into the bridle from the snaffle. The four moving parts allow the horse to respond to the subtle rein pressure, which greatly reduces heavy rein handling. Can be used for any western discipline. Mouth 5”, 2” port. Lifetime guarantee.

Very attractive, well balanced pinchless stainless steel with German silver engraved trim. 7-1/2” loose cheeks, 5” mouth with 7/16” bar, inlaid copper and 1-1/4” upright spoon for tongue pressure to help set the horse’s head. Bar pressure allows for good control.

3 piece twisted sweet iron wire with dog bone snaffle. 3" ring, 5" mouth. A wonderful bit for older colts, young horses or any soft mouthed horse. This bit picks up the nose first, then gently picks up his mouth until mouth and curb tighten for gentle but all over "nose, bars, lips, chin and face". Works well with any type martingale or draw reins.

Extremely good if you need help getting your horse’s legs underneath him and his rear end down. The short gag action collects a horse well. Three-piece mouth adds a little “bite” to this low leverage bit for more control. 3/8” twisted sweet iron, 5” mouth with a dog bone snaffle.

An improved version of one of the most popular mechanical hackamores ever made. The flat leather nose is excellent for horses that have natural Gait and need only to be “keyed” to stay in tune with the rider. Also a good choice for a novice rider.

5/8" leather construction. Assorted leather colors.

A very popular gag shank. The design of the 7” cheek allows the bit to move and the horse to anticipate before the curb chain and mouthpiece tighten. 5” mouth is 7/16” sweet iron snaffle and is very popular. It is easy to pack and light enough for young colts.

A lightweight hackamore which works well on horses that need very light control. 8” stainless steel cheeks, rope nose. Allows lots of flex for the well trained horse, and works well on slow work with the young horse.

A nice bit with low leverage from the shank and curb chain. Cheeks are 6” stainless and the 5-1/2” copper wire wrapped mouth is 3/8” with a link. This bit works with pressure on the tongue, lips and bars. For the gag to function properly adjust the headstall up to one wrinkle and allow about four fingers space under the curb chain.

One of the most common and most recommended bits ever made. Excellent for leaving the ring snaffle while training and an extremely good choice for older, well-bitted horses. If your horse has a good mouth, keep it good with a good bit.

Nice quality stainless steel pinchless snaffle with 8” swivel cheeks, 5” mouth and tipped out bridle eyes. The 3/8” bars are copper inlaid and give forward relief. Limited travel prevents the snaffle from exerting excess pressure on the outside bars. One of the least severe snaffles. The copper roller is a pacifier for the nervous horse, and applies some tongue pressure for a better head set.

Horse size with 6" cheek. Works well on horses that need very light control. It has a moderate lift to help set the shoulders and lots of flex for well trained horses, and a pleasure for your horse to throw on and ride the pasture.

Popular with ropers, reiners, cutters and team penners. The limited gag collects your horse and adds suppleness. Has the control of a three-piece snaffle. Copper adds moisture and feel. Roller acts as a pacifier for horses that like to chew on the bit. The port adds a gentle feel to alert the horse of a command. 8” cheeks, 5” mouth, 7/16” port 3-piece sweet iron with copper roller.

Cheeks are 7” for good control, and shanks are designed so horse will not lip the bit. Copper-wrapped mouth with some relief will help keep the horse’s mouth moist. More responsive than a tapered mouth, but less responsive than a twisted wire snaffle.

Steel, heavy weight curb chain with a quick link at each end. Chain is 9 1/2" long, tip to tip 12".

The 8” cheeks give good leverage for control and are designed to keep the horse from lipping the bit. The swivel shank feature enhances lateral control. 5” sweet iron black steel mouth with copper inlay has 1-1/2” swivel port to add tongue pressure for better head set.

A very popular training bit. 6” swivel cheeks and 5” mouth.

Rubber covered bicycle chain, horse size with 8" cheeks. Improved version of the most popular mechanical hackamores ever made. Is the most popular with barrel racers and ropers due to its control.

Mouthpiece has three features to help control your horse. First, it’s twisted to add some bite. Second, the three-piece breaks over the bar at a different angle to contact new nerves. And third, the dog bone contacts the tongue for pressure to help rate and set a horse’s head. 3”dee, 5” mouth, 3/8” twisted dog bone snaffle.

3" chain link with parachute cord ties.

Three ring swivel shank pinchless, stainless steel bit, with black steel cheek rods and mouth. 8” cheeks, 5” mouth with 3/8” relief bars, copper inlaid. Stainless steel rings and swivel. Can be ridden with a 4-rein to train. Nicely balanced bit has short purchase and is a mild to medium bit. Used in training, showing, competition and pleasure riding.

Well balanced stainless steel, pinchless swivel shank bit. 8” cheeks with tipped out bridle eyes, 5” three piece mouth with copper inlay on 7/16” bars. Port is 2” high for good tongue relief. Good control for stopping and turning. Can be ridden with a 4-rein to train. Good for ropers, barrel racers, and western pleasure.

6 1/2" brass trimmed cheeks and 5" medium port mouth.

5/8" leather construction.

This bit has nice balance with a short purchase and short shank for medium control. 6” cheeks and 5” mouth. Used for starting a colt on curb pressure, for tuning a horse, or for riding a well-bitted horse. 7/16” tapered mouthpiece packs well.

A nice stainless steel training bit with 6” cheeks. 5” mouth has stainless steel and copper rollers to pacify the horse. Packs well.

Constructed of soft Equi-Pure rubber.

Attractive stainless steel with German silver engraved trim. 9” loose cheeks designed to prevent lipping the bit. Stabilizer bar included. 5” mouth has 7/16” bar with inlaid copper, open circle port with grooved copper roller mounted on back side of the port. Roller pacifies the nervous horse and provides tongue pressure to help break the horse over at the poll. Sweet iron mouth has high finish that will become “rusty” with use.

This bit features a leather wrapped steel nose. Has 8" steel cheeks and a 4 1/2" sweet iron snaffle mouth that adds some bite for the strong running horse. Designed for the problem horse for better control or for correction. Loose curb adds flex and tight curb adds rate and stop.

Well-balanced pinchless bit with 7-1/2” stainless cheeks. 5” sweet iron mouth has roller that restricts snaffle action for moderate control. Roller pacifies the horse and enhances head set.

Many bits, from hackamores to long shank gags, perform better if connected loosely at the rein ring. Easily installed with a hammer and strong pliers.

This bit is designed to help soften your horse’s mouth and build sensitivity. Sherry uses it for softening her finished horses and for starting her colts.

8 1/2" cheeks and 5" sweet iron mouth is 3-piece snaffle with copper roller to pacify the horse that tends to chew on the bit.

A very nice pinchless, black steel training bit with 5” cheeks. Mouth is relieved (curved), and is copper-wrapped to help keep the horse’s mouth moist. More responsive than a tapered mouth, but less responsive than a twisted wire snaffle.

A step up from the Smooth Snaffle, this bit features a 3/8” x 5” stainless steel twisted wire mouthpiece. Each side is twisted in opposite directions, so when pressure is applied to either side the horse realizes the same sensation. It creates greater sensitivity to the mouth. This is a great bit for training and softening the corners and bars of older horses to become more responsive.