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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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Schneiders® Brian Isbell D Ring Snaffle Bit
$94.99
$64.99
Up to 31% off
• Nicely balanced to give riders a softer, more controlled feel of the mouth
• 3 1/2” stainless steel racing dees and 2 strand twisted wire mouth
• Applies pressure directly to the tongue and the bars of the mouth
• Mouth: 5”
• Bit diameter: 8mm
Schneiders® Medium Port Copper Mouth Grazing Bit with Engraved Cheeks
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
Elevate your training tools with this medium port grazing bit - designed for intermediate-level horses needing balanced control and responsiveness. Crafted with a solid copper mouthpiece and port, this bit encourages natural salivation while increasing mouth sensitivity for clearer cues. The engraved aluminum swivel cheeks add a touch of style without extra weight, making it both functional and elegant in...
Schneiders® French Link Eggbut Snaffle
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
This multi jointed French Link Snaffle offers more mobility within the mouthpiece, which means horses that tend to lean on a normal snaffle may get lighter off the French Link. Horses with low pallets that resist pressure from ported bits may do well in this bit as well because the link lays flat on the tongue. • Nice bit for...
Schneiders® Sweet Iron O-Ring Square Snaffle
$89.99
$59.99
Up to 33% off
• Just the right amount of leverage to keep horses from leaning on the bit
• Great for teaching horses to balance and carry himself correctly
• Square mouthpiece sends a much clearer signal to the mouth
• Stainless steel rings with a sweet iron mouthpiece
• Sweetness of the mouthpiece increases with oxidization
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Rings: 3...
Schneiders® Slow Twist Full Cheek
$114.99
$79.99
Up to 30% off
• Great training bit to increase response with little hand motion
• Aids in suppling exercises and helps teach balanced movement
• Stainless steel rings and cheeks with a copper mouthpiece
• Copper is sweet to the horses taste and promotes salivation – increasing mouth softness
• Brass bushings between the mouth and full cheek connection
• Increases pressure on...
Myler D Ring Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle Bit with Copper Inlay
$137.99
$137.99
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Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle features wide barrel and copper inlay 5" mouth. Unlike traditional snaffles, the Comfort Snaffle features a free-rotating barrel and curved mouthpiece specially designed to not pinch the center of the horse's tongue, avoiding pain and discomfort. Horses tend to be more relaxed and are able to concentrate on their work instead of worrying about the bit....
Schneiders® Elite Copper Slow Twist Half Cheek Bit
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
When you need to send just a little stronger, clearer signal, this bit will help send the message. Nicely balanced and curved to alleviate some tongue pressure, with most pressure applied to the bars to the mouth. Slow twisted copper mouth promotes salivation and increases sensitivity. • Stainless/Copper
• Rings: 2 ¼”
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Bit diameter: 8mm
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Billy Royal® 1/2" Show Curb with Stainless Steel Chain
$90.99
$69.99
Up to 23% off
• A must to complete and compliment your show headstall
• Crafted from the finest supple Hermann Oak leather
• Buckles, tips and keepers are hand engraved sterling plate
• Single flat chain lays nicely add a little extra ‘whoa’
• ½” wide
Myler Loose Ring Comfort Snaffle
$125.95
$125.95
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• Ideal for horses beginning training and learning balance
• Independent side movement to isolate each side of the bit
• Stainless Steel cheek and mouth with copper inlay
• Free rotating barrel uses mostly tongue pressure
• Curved mouthpiece allows the horse to swallow freely
• Dressage legal by USEF regulation
• Level: 1
• Bit diameter: 3/8”
Myler Black Seven Shank Low Port Comfort Bit
$189.95
$189.95
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This is a nice choice for horses at the intermediate levels of training and learning the more complex skills like bending, collection and lead changes. This bit applies direct pressure across the bars as it begins the introduction of tongue relief with the low port. The polished sweet iron comfort curved mouthpiece has copper inlay and is unlike traditional snaffles...
Schneiders® Uxeter Snaffle Kimberwick
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
The Schneiders® Uxeter Snaffle Kimberwick is a nice bit for horses that tend to pull or lean on a regular snaffle. Well balanced smooth snaffle mouth with traditional Kimberwick cheeks to offer separate leverage options. The top slots work as a regular snaffle while the lower slots apply pressure to the poll and curb. Curb hooks and chain are included....
Herm Sprenger Loose Ring Copper Snaffle Bit
$54.99
$54.99
The single joint snaffle is a nice training bit to help horse’s establish balance and learn to bend. Traditional loose ring features a copper mouth that encourages salivation. Stainless steel loose rings are free moving. The thicker, gentler mouthpiece is ideal for young horses. This bit will apply pressure to the bars, lips and palate. • Made in Germany
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Schneiders® Congress Cathedral Bit
$94.99
$64.99
Up to 31% off
Great bit for the seasoned, finished Western pleasure or working cow horses. • Keeps horses very responsive to cues and keeps riders hands very light
• Ideal for teaching horses to break at the poll and lift at the shoulder
• Black steel cheeks and mouthpiece with copper inlay to promote salivation
• Applies pressure to the bars and palate...
Schneiders® Low Port Correctional Training Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
Nice leverage style bit to introduce to horses transitioning from a snaffle bit. • Lower port allows each side to work separately for bending/flexing exercises
• Simple design with stainless steel loose cheeks that will not pinch the cheeks
• Stainless steel port and mouthpiece with copper inlay to promote salivation
• Straighter shanks allow rider to increase signal response...
Schneiders® Uxeter Double Hinged Roller Kimberwick 5"
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
This double hinged mouthpiece creates downward pressure on the tongue yet still allows the horse to swallow. Copper roller is soothing to nervous or bored horses. Stainless Steel cheeks with two slots for reins, lower slot provides more leverage. • Nice bit that creates downward pressure yet the horse can still swallow
• Stainless steel double jointed snaffle with single...
Schneiders® Copper Port Slim Curb Bit
$84.99
$34.99
Up to 58% off
• Nice leverage bit to use in coordination with your bradoon
• Encourages collection and headset while using subtle cues
• Stainless steel cheeks are finished to a bright luster
• Copper mouthpiece promotes salivation and increases sensitivity
• Allows some tongue relief but puts pressure on bars and palate
• Shanks: 7 ¾”
• Port height: 1”
• Mouth:...

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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