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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® Twisted Wire Kimberwick
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
Light enough to ride everyday yet allows you to school your horse when needed. This bit functions as both a direct action and leverage bit using a curb strap or chain. • A nice bit that adds leverage and sends a stronger signal to the horse
• Applies more pressure directly to the tongue, bars and corners of the mouth
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Myler Ported Barrel Bit
$163.99
$163.99
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Every horse and rider combination has an individual need that may require a specific bit. As each need of horse and rider change over time and progress, it may become necessary to either upgrade or downgrade depending upon the level of your horse’s training or rider’s experience. • Great bit for the finished horse or horses with advanced skills
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Herm Sprenger Duo Loose Ring Bit
$94.90
$94.90
Perfect for sensitive horses or those just starting out, the Herm Sprenger® Duo Loose Ring Bit is designed to offer a soft, forgiving feel in the mouth. Made from food-safe, flexible plastic and reinforced with a steel cable for stability, this bit is both gentle and reliable. Its unique design allows it to be used as a straight bar or...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel French Link Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$49.99
$49.99
This French-link hunter dee-ring snaffle bit is a mild bit thoughtfully designed to prioritize comfort and communication. It features a gently curved mouthpiece that minimizes the traditional "nutcracker" effect, significantly reducing pressure on the tongue and mouth bars while avoiding contact with the palate. This design promotes relaxation and salivation, encouraging a more responsive and content horse. The D-ring design...
Schneiders® Stainless Steel Copper Roller Correction Bit
$162.49
$124.99
Up to 23% off
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Enhance your horse’s responsiveness with this stainless steel correction bit, designed for more precise communication and improved head carriage. The 2" raised correction port applies targeted pressure to encourage poll flexion, while the copper roller stimulates salivation to keep the horse's mouth soft and comfortable. With polished silver trim and copper dot accents, this bit is as stylish as it...
Herm Sprenger KK Ultra Loose Ring Bit
$170.99
$170.99
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The KK Ultra is ergonomically designed by the Veterinary research team at University of Hanover and takes advantage of the exceptional sensitivity of the horse’s tongue. Through extensive research, the center lozenge has been shortened and the angle of the link is turned 45° to ensure the link rest fully on the tongue without pinching. The KK Ultra mouthpiece is...
Herm Sprenger Duo D-Ring Bit
$124.90
$124.90
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The Herm Sprenger Duo D-Ring Bit is designed for riders seeking a kind, flexible bit that promotes communication and comfort. Crafted from soft, food-safe plastic and reinforced with a steel cable, this bit offers durability without compromising sensitivity. Its fixed D-ring style provides steady lateral guidance, making it ideal for horses that need help staying balanced or focused during training...
Dutton Heavy O-Ring Snaffle Bit
$99.99
$115.99
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This bit tapers in the center with the mullen relief bars, allowing for more tongue relief than straight snaffles. The additional weight of the bit allows the rider to be softer with their hands, encouraging the training aid to be more enhanced in a rewarding manner. • Handmade with a lifetime guarantee
• Blackened steel
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Korsteel Soft Rubber Mouth Jointed Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$41.99
$41.99
The Soft Rubber Mouth Jointed Dee Ring Snaffle Bit is a gentle yet practical choice for riders seeking a comfortable experience for their horse. This bit features a Dee ring design, which perfectly compromises an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, providing stability and safety while preventing the pinching at the corners of the mouth. The rubber mouthpiece enhances the...
Schneiders® Argentine Black Steel Correction Bit with Copper Inlay
$69.99
$49.99
Up to 28% off
Ideal for horses moving beyond a snaffle, this Argentine correction bit offers mild leverage and enhanced control without being overly harsh. The 6" cheeks allow for multiple rein placements to fine-tune pressure, while the 1 3/8" correction port encourages better responsiveness and offers tongue relief. Made from antiqued black steel with copper inlays, this bit naturally promotes salivation for a...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$39.99
$39.99
This Hunter D-Ring snaffle bit features a curved mouthpiece to reduce the "nutcracker" action and to alleviate pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. Prevents contact with the roof of the horses mouth. Allows for effective communication between horse and rider whilst encouraging relaxation and salivation. A Dee ring cheek compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek...
Schneiders® Sweet Iron Short Cheek Argentine Snaffle Bit
$79.99
$54.99
Up to 31% off
Our Sweet Iron Short Cheek Argentine Snaffle Bit is a smart choice for transitioning horses from a traditional snaffle to more refined control. Offering mild leverage, the Argentine cheeks provide subtle guidance without the intensity of stronger curb bits. The sweet iron and copper inlays encourage salivation for a softer, more responsive mouth, while the 5" mouth and 3/8" diameter...
Schneiders® Twisted Wire Dog Bone Stainless Steel Snaffle Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
This twisted wire dog bone snaffle bit is designed for riders who need more control without sacrificing comfort. The twisted sweet iron mouthpiece increases contact points for added effectiveness, while the dog bone center helps distribute pressure evenly across the tongue, bars, and lips. Ideal for strong or resistant horses, this bit also encourages salivation for a more relaxed, responsive...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Regular Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$39.99
$39.99
This D-ring snaffle bit is made of hand-polished stainless steel with 3" dee rings. It's curved to reduce the "nutcracker" action and to alleviate pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. It allows for effective communication between horse and rider whilst encouraging relaxation and salivation. Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full-cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at...
Herm Sprenger SATINOX Loose Ring Double Jointed Snaffle
$59.90
$59.90
Crafted for precision and comfort, the Herm Sprenger SATINOX Loose Ring Double Jointed Snaffle blends thoughtful design with top-tier materials. Featuring a satin matte stainless steel finish, this bit provides a smooth, pleasant feel on the tongue, while its ergonomic and anatomical shape ensures even pressure distribution and a comfortable fit between the tongue and palate. Ideal for riders seeking...
Schneiders® Black Steel Tire Tool Shank High Port Bit with Copper
$69.99
$49.99
Up to 28% off
Crafted for experienced riders seeking enhanced communication, this black steel high port bit features tire tool cheeks for increased leverage with minimal hand movement. The solid 5" mouthpiece applies even pressure without pinching, while the 2" high port engages the palate for clearer cues and allows more tongue freedom. Copper-wrapped bars help keep the horse’s mouth soft and responsive by...

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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