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Horse Bits

Our comprehensive collection of bits covers every discipline from training to professional levels.

Horse Bits

Having the right horse bit for the job can help you better train your horse and improve your control or leverage when needed. With a wide variety of bits from snaffles to correction bits, you can find the perfect bit for your next ride.
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Billy Royal® Oiled Hermann Oak Leather Chin Strap
$42.99
$32.99
Up to 23% off
This leather curb strap has a thick center section that shapes comfortably under the chin for a better correction without a chain. • Heavy duty oiled Hermann Oak solid leather curb strap with swedge buckle and leather keeper
• Has a thick center section the shapes comfortably under the chin, it has some added bite without being as aggressive as...
Schneiders® Correction with Copper Inlay
$103.99
$79.99
Up to 23% off
Nice looking bit that works great on the seasoned, finished horse. • Medium port height applies pressure to the palate area of the mouth
• Jointed swivel port allows each side to be worked individually
• Tongue pressure can be harsh at the flexible joint when worked separately
• Antique bronze swivel cheeks with engraved sterling silver plate trim
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Schneiders® Harness Leather Square Buckle Curb Strap
$25.99
$19.99
Up to 23% off
• Versatile all-purpose leather curb strap
• Crafted from supple premium harness leather
• Ample adjustment on each side to fit most
• Stainless steel hardware and reinforced stitching
• ½” wide
Schneiders® Pro Correction Horse Bit with Silver Dots Square Mouth
$77.99
$59.99
Up to 23% off
Nice bit for fine tuning, retraining older broke horses or for advanced level horses. • Unique hinged square port with roller allows pressure to be applied evenly across the palate
• Antique bronze swivel cheeks with silver dot detail provides a beautiful balance
• Copper inlay on the mouthpiece promote salivation and increase sensitivity
• Allows each side of the...
Robart™ Pinchless Jointed Long Shank Medium Port Bit
$116.99
$89.99
Up to 23% off
Revolutionary internal bushing design eliminates pinching of tongue or cheeks. Mouth stays closed and calm, tension and stress are greatly reduced. The horse can concentrate on learning and performing. Either half of the bit can rotate independently, allowing each side of the horse to be worked separately, as in lifting a shoulder or flexing exercises. • Great bit for reining...
Schneiders® Offset D Ring Twisted Sweet Iron Snaffle Bit
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
Recommened for horses that are heavy on the hands in a snaffle but not ready to move up to a curb bit. This is also a great training bit for everyday use. Snaffles apply direct pressure meaning the amount of pressure you apply to the bit is the amount of pressure the horse will feel. Pressure is applied directly to...
Myler Western D Ring Comfort Snaffle Bit with Copper Roller
$167.95
$167.95
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This is a nice bit for horses just starting out and learning the basics. This bit applies tongue and bar pressure and uses restrict and release action. The curved comfort mouthpiece allows horses to swallow freely. This bit has stainless steel Western Dees and a sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay and a copper roller. Copper naturally promotes salivation and...
Rubber Rein Stops
$9.99
$4.99
Up to 50% off
• Prevents running martingale rings from sliding forward
• Eliminates the rings being caught in the reins, bit or bridle
• Slides on over reins and fits snuggly and securely
• Made of tough, flexible molded rubber
• Measures:  2 5/8”L x ¾”W
• Brown only; sold in pairs
Schneiders® Bit Western Swivel 7" Loose Flat Cheek
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
• Nice bit to use as a transition bit from traditional snaffle to shank style
• Lower port is relatively mild and applies pressure directly to the bars
• Flat stainless steel cheeks, mouthpiece and center roller
• Loose cheeks prevent pinching in the corners of the mouth
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Cheeks: 7”
• Port: 1”
• Bit diameter:...
Schneiders® Low Port Correction Kimberwick
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
This low port correctional Kimberwick functions as both a direct action and leverage bit by using a curb strap or chain. The correction mouth is designed to apply slight tongue pressure while encouraging the horse to break over at the poll. • Discourages horses from pulling or putting too much pressure on bit
• Puts pressure on outer lips...
Schneiders® Double Link Dark Oil Curb Chain
$19.99
$14.99
Up to 25% off
• Great all-purpose curb with a little extra ‘whoa’ power
• Crafted from supple premium quality harness leather
• Ample adjustment on each side to fit most
• Double link stainless steel chain and hardware
• 5/8” wide
• Dark oil
Curb Hooks
$6.99
$4.99
Up to 28% off
• Compatible with most bits requiring curb chains
• Highly polished stainless steel hooks will not rust
• Allows chain to be adjusted to the perfect tension
• Sold in pairs
• Measures:  1 ¾”L
Schneiders® Curved Copper Offset D Ring Snaffle Bit
$109.99
$74.99
Up to 31% off
• Nice, gentle bit that is perfect for starting young horses or inexperienced riders
• Great for teaching horses to balance themselves and learn suppling exercises
• Applies pressure to the tongue and the bars when reins are pulled evenly
• Jointed mouthpiece allows rider to work each side individually to benefit suppling
• 3" stainless steel offset D rings...
Dutton Teardrop Dog Bone Snaffle Bit
$134.99
$159.99
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Dutton bits are all handmade. These bits have a great feel and weight to them for optimum results. Bits will rust giving them a beautiful aged look. Rust is also sweet to the horses taste and aids in a soft, supple mouth • Nice mild bit designed for comfort and effectively improving communication
• Allows tongue relief while reaching outside...
Schneiders® Jointed Training Snaffle Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
Nice, gentle bit that helps start both young horses and riders. • Long shank increases leverage to quicken response from the hand
• Stainless steel shanks and sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay
• Copper inlay promotes salivation and sweet iron taste increases as it oxidizes (rusts)
• Loose cheek pieces and will not pinch the corners of the mouth
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Robart™ Pinchless Spring Loaded Correction D Ring Bit
$129.99
$99.99
Up to 23% off
This great bit design eliminates the problem of pinched cheeks and tongues. The internal bushing system allows each side of the bit to rotate independently and isolate one side of your horse without putting pressure on the other side of the mouth. This works great if your horse needs flexing or lifting exercises on one side more than the other....

Choose the Best Horse Bit

Using a bit when riding your horse can offer communication, control, and help convey any aids you give your horse. Bits come in many different designs ranging from mild to strong, each with a specific purpose while offering different levels of control or training features when used and fitted properly. Riding with the wrong bit can not only cause behavioral problems but also cause discomfort to your horse. Check out How to Measure for a Horse Bit for more information on fitting and measuring a bit properly.

When it comes to choosing the right horse bit for your horse and level of training, you will always find what you are looking for at Schneiders Saddlery. All of our English and Western Bits come in different sizes from pony to draft horse bits! You can shop horse bits by brand, choosing from a range of high-quality bits from the top brands. You can find the best type of bits for training at home, pleasure, trail riding, or the show ring along with all of the curb straps and bit accessories you may need.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Bits

What are horse bits?

A horse bit is used so that a rider can communicate with a horse through their mouth. A horse bit is usually made from metal or synthetic material and goes into a horse’s mouth. It connects to a bridle or headstall with reins attached on either side of the cheek piece.

What are the different types of horse bits?

Horse bits come in many different types, materials, and shapes, depending on if they are English horse bits or Western horse bits. The majority of bits for horses are made from stainless steel with a variety of cheek-piece and mouth-piece shapes. Some bits will have copper, sweet iron, rubber, or flexible plastic overlays built in for horses that may be sensitive or need something that offers better acceptance of the mouthpiece.

Do horses really need bits?

Most riders would say every horse needs some type of horse bit for a rider to properly communicate, train, and control or steer your horse. However, some horses that are more mild-mannered or well-trained can be ridden in a bitless bridles. A horse that is well trained to use other aids such as leg, seat, and voice commands, may not need an actual horse bit in their mouth.

Western vs. English horse bits?

The main difference between Western horse bits and English horse bits is that most Western bits have longer shanks on the cheek pieces or an O-ring style cheek, often with some sort of etched design to them. English bits tend to have smooth metal cheeks with the most popular styles being D-ring snaffle bits, loose-ring snaffles, or eggbutt snaffles. English bits need the horse to be controlled from either side of the bit with the reins, whereas Western bits may have a straight mouth-piece due to most riders only using one hand or neck-reining for their commands.

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