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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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Sanft™ German Silver Curved Mouth 16 mm Loose Ring Snaffle Bit With Lozenge
$49.95
$49.95
The Sanft German Silver Curved Mouth Loose Ring Snaffle Bit With Lozenge offers a smoother feel and kinder contact for your horse. Designed with a longer, flatter bean-shaped lozenge, it rests softly against the tongue, encouraging relaxation and responsiveness. Crafted from German Silver with stainless steel rings, this bit is both durable and horse-friendly—ideal for sensitive mouths or young horses...
Schneiders® Semi-Weighted O Ring Twisted Copper Mouth Snaffle Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
This semi-weighted twisted copper snaffle bit is a smart choice for riders needing a bit more control while maintaining comfort. The twisted wire design creates extra contact points for clearer cues, while the copper material promotes salivation for a relaxed, responsive mouth. Its anatomically curved mouthpiece relieves tongue pressure, making it ideal for horses sensitive to tongue contact but still...
Korsteel Stainless Steel Waterford Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$54.99
$54.99
This D-ring Waterford snaffle bit is made up of multiple ball links, making it flexible in all directions. It molds to your horse's mouth, offering even pressure and natural movement. It encourages soft contact while discouraging fixing and leaning on the forehand. Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full-cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth...
Myler Ported Barrel D Ring Bit
$159.99
$159.99
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This bit features an upward curve and jointed barrel in center to place downward pressure on top of bars, providing some palate pressure but no tongue pressure. Bit turns solid when asking for a stop. Copper inlay to encourage salivation to keep mouth soft. Hooks on dees to attach headstall and reins. A very mild mouthpiece that works well for...
M. Toulouse Sanft™ German Silver Curved Mouth Hunter D-Ring Bit with Lozenge
$69.95
$69.95
The Sanft German Silver Curved Mouth Hunter D-Ring Bit with Lozenge brings together traditional Hunter Ring elegance and gentle design. Its flatter, bean-shaped lozenge lies smoothly against the horse's tongue for more comfortable contact, while the curved mouthpiece encourages relaxation and responsiveness. With a polished D-ring profile and horse-friendly materials, this bit is as refined as it is functional. •...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Corkscrew Mouth Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$49.99
$49.99
This D-ring snaffle bit features a corkscrew mouthpiece that creates more pressure points on the bars, making it a stronger option. 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...
Stubben Golden Wings 3-Ring Gag Bit
$125
$125
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Elevate your riding control with the Stubben Golden Wings 3-Ring Gag Bit, crafted to offer both precision and comfort for your horse. This cleverly designed bit delivers adjustable leverage depending on rein placement, making it a versatile choice for a variety of training and riding scenarios. With its 100% pinch-less design and sweet copper mouthpiece, your horse will experience responsive...
Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen Loose Ring Bit
$59.99
$59.99
Gentle, flexible, and ideal for young or green horses, the Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen Loose Ring Bit delivers a soft and forgiving ride. Crafted with a soft green PU molded mouthpiece, it encourages acceptance while minimizing pressure. The 65mm loose rings promote natural movement, making this bit perfect for flatwork, light training, or building trust with sensitive horses. • Soft...
Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit
$79.99
$79.99
The Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit is the ideal choice for young or sensitive-mouthed horses. With a soft polyurethane molded mouthpiece and classic D-ring cheeks, this gentle snaffle provides steady contact without harshness. Its flexible design and mild action make it a go-to bit for everyday schooling and early training. • Level 1 finish in durable stainless steel...
JP Korsteel Stainless Steel Dr. Bristol Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit
$49.99
$49.99
The Dr. Bristol Hunter Dee Ring Snaffle Bit enhanced communication while ensuring comfort for the horse. This curved bit effectively reduces the traditional "nutcracker" action, minimizing pressure on the tongue and bars of the mouth. It promotes relaxation and encourages salivation, which is vital for a relaxed mouth and responsive training sessions. The Dee ring design is a thoughtful compromise...
Korsteel Stainless Steel Jointed Beval Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
$39.99
$39.99
The Jointed Beval Loose Ring Snaffle Bit is ideal for managing horses or ponies prone to becoming overly forward and carrying their heads low. This bit offers a moderate increase in leverage and poll pressure compared to a standard snaffle, yet it remains less intense than a gag-style bit, striking a balanced level of control. It features a single joint...
Bit-Tex Latex Bit Wrap
$15.99 - $24.99
$15.99 - $24.99
Tired of cutting your bit wrap in half? We have your solution! Introducing our NEW small rolls.... Unleash Your Equine Champion with Bit-Tex Bit Wrap! Introducing our revolutionary Bit-Tex horse bit wrap - the ultimate solution for equine comfort and support. Crafted with precision and innovation, this remarkable product is designed to meet the unique needs of your equine athlete....
Sanft™ German Silver Demi Anky 16 mm Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
$54.95
$54.95
The Sanft German Silver Demi Anky Loose Ring Snaffle Bit offers a thoughtful twist on the classic single-jointed design. Engineered to eliminate the nutcracker effect, this bit is far gentler on the horse’s mouth than traditional straight-bar snaffles. Its ergonomic shape encourages clearer communication while maintaining comfort—making it a great option for horses needing a softer feel. • Ergonomic design...
Metalab® Flexi Semi-Soft Mullen Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
$59.99
$59.99
Ideal for developing soft and steady contact, the Metalab® Flexi Semi-Soft Mullen Loose Ring Snaffle Bit combines a forgiving feel with classic design. The semi-soft blue PU molded mouthpiece encourages acceptance and relaxation, while the loose ring design promotes mobility and gentle guidance, making it a favorite among trainers and riders for everyday schooling and young horses. • Semi-soft blue...
Korsteel Rubber Jointed Tom Thumb Pelham Bit
$64.99
$64.99
Experience the gentle yet effective control of the Rubber Jointed Tom Thumb Pelham Bit, which is perfectly suited for less experienced riders. This bit combines the functionality of both a snaffle and a curb bit, with the top rein providing snaffle pressure on the tongue and corners of the mouth for direct control, and the bottom rein offering increased leverage...
Stubben Golden Wings Loose Ring Snaffle Bit
$129
$129
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Encourage soft contact and confident communication with the Stubben Golden Wings Loose Ring Snaffle Bit. This thoughtfully engineered bit features a 100% pinch-less design and a double-jointed mouthpiece that’s ideal for young or sensitive horses and even better for new riders. The “Golden Wing” side pieces add stability and protection, making this snaffle a smooth operator across disciplines. • Ergonomically...

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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