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Find the best Western horse bit and choose from popular brands trusted by top riders and professionals. We have a wide variety of Western bits such as shank snaffle and curb bits, sweet iron, twisted wire, roller bits, gags, ports, correction or training bits, and many options for young horses just getting started!
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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™ Precision Spring Loaded Spoon Mouth
$144.99
$99.99
Up to 31% off
New bit design eliminates pinched cheeks and tongues. Internal bushing allows each side of the bit to work independently of the other. Mouth stays calm and closed. Tension is reduced, horse can concentrate on learning and performing. Each side of the horse can be worked separately such as lifting a shoulder or flexing exercises. • Nicely balanced bit for the...
Schneiders® Aluminum Smooth Correction Bit
$129.99
$99.99
Up to 23% off
A very lightweight correction bit that is suitable for the intermediate to the advanced horse. Because of the lightness of this bit it makes it easy for the heaviest of hands to use. This bit has moderate palate pressure. • Effectively provides a ‘comfortable zone’ to reward horses when poll is flexed
• Nicely engraved aluminum loose cheeks are slightly...
Schneiders® Spoon Mouth with Roller Bit Extra Heavy Cheeks with Dots
$149.99
$119.99
Up to 20% off
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Great bit for finishing well broke horses and looks fantastic in the show ring. • Antique bronze swivel cheeks with silver dot detail offers a quicker response time
• Spoon mouth port with copper roller applies palate pressure and limits tongue pressure
• Copper rollers on the mouthpiece promote salivation and increase sensitivity
• Cheek pieces are heavier and uniquely...
Schneiders® Competition Ball Jointed Correction Bit
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
Pinchless design that is great for the advanced level Western horses. • Medium port swivels in a ball design that will not pinch when pressure is applied
• Applies moderate palate pressure and can work each side of the horse separately
• Stainless steel loose shanks are swept back and decrease the signal response time
• Stainless steel port with...
Schneiders® Correction D Ring Bit (No Hooks)
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
A nice bit for the intermediate to advanced horse. The port creates downward pressure on the tongue with moderate pallet pressure. This bit does not have curb hooks or a chain so there is no added pressure on the chin. • A nice bit for horses at the intermediate levels of training programs
• 3 ½” stainless steel dees and...
Schneiders® Copper Twisted Wire D Ring Snaffle Bit
$69.99
$49.99
Up to 28% off
• Nice bit to use when just a little more control is needed from a snaffle
• Twisted wire design puts pressure on the tongue yet allows easy swallowing
• Offers the right amount of poll pressure to achieve desired head position
• Copper mouthpiece promotes salivation and increases sensitivity
• 3 ¼” stainless steel rings are hinged and pinchless
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Schneiders® Aluminum Correction Bit with Copper Rollers
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
A very lightweight correction that is suitable for the intermediate to advanced horse. The lightness of this bit makes it easy for even the heaviest of handed riders to use it without hurting your horses mouth. The copper rollers help to promote salivation to promote a softer mouth and helps to keep your horse from clenching their teeth around the...
Robart™ Pinchless Spinner Ball 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. • Comfortable in the mouth...
Schneiders® Brushed D Ring Square Twisted Snaffle bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
• Great training bit to increase response with little hand motion
• Aids in suppling exercises and helps teach balanced movement
• 3" stainless steel D Rings with a stainless steel mouthpiece
• Mouthpiece features square twist to increase response
• Mouthpiece: 5"
• Rings: 3"
• Bit diameter: 3/8"
Robart™ Spring Loaded Correction Mouth Bit
$155.99
$119.99
Up to 23% off
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New bit design eliminates pinched tongues and cheeks, reducing tension. Internal bushing allows either half of the bit to rotate independently of the other. Each side of the horse can be worked separately as in lifting a shoulder or flexing exercises. Mouths stay closed and calm, horses can concentrate on learning or performing. Spring loaded correction mouth provides great direct...
Metalab F.G. Non-Collapse Shank Snaffle Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
This Francois Gauthier is a great bit for the intermediate level horse that is not ready for a correction. The non-collapsible mouth helps to keep your horse from getting bruised bars and has plenty of tongue relief to keep their mouth soft. • Lightweight bit for intermediate level horses, not ready for correction type bits
• Beautifully engraved aluminum loose...
Schneiders® Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit
$84.99
$64.99
Up to 23% off
The Schneiders® Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit is a nice transition bit for horses ready to step up a level. The twisted wire mouthpiece sends a stronger signal while the longer shanks add leverage and allow a quicker hand to mouth response. This bit applies pressure directly to the tongue and the bars. • Stainless Steel
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Cheeks:...
Schneiders® Aluminum Spoon Sweet Iron Mouth Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
Nice finishing level bit for seasoned Western pleasure or working cow horses • Helps horses lighten up and lift their shoulders and increases responsiveness
• Nicely engraved lightweight aluminum cheeks are great for the show ring
• Sweet iron mouthpiece that helps promote salivation and increase sensitivity
• Long, swept back shanks decreases the response time from riders hands
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Robart Precision Cathedral Horse Bit
$129.99
$89.99
Up to 30% off
Internal bushings allow each side of the bit to work independently of the other. Spring loaded mouth lets you work each side of the horse separately as in lifting a shoulder or flexing exercises. Stress and resistance from your horse will decrease overtime with this bit. Roller glides across the horse’s palate so it is not as harsh some cathedrals....

Choosing the Right Western Horse Bit

Knowing how to choose the right Western horse bit can help you and your horse communicate better, resulting in better training and performance. Most riders think of traditional shank bits when they think of a Western horse bit, however, there are many types of Western bits:

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Horse Bits

What is a Western horse bit?

Western horse bits are used for Western disciplines and usually have long shanks for the cheek piece or more decorative type O-ring snaffles. The longer shanks of Western bits work better for one-handed riding to give clear aids to your horse from the reins.

Is a Western bit right for my horse?

A Western bit can be the right fit for your horse if you ride with a Western saddle and have a Western headstall type bridle. Western bits can be used for everything from Western pleasure, trail riding, cow sorting and ranch work, reining, barrel racing, team penning, and roping.

How to choose the right type of western bit for my horse?

Knowing how to choose the right type of Western bit for your horse starts with knowing what you are trying to accomplish or improve with your horse. If you are just looking for a general bit that is good for pleasure riding, trails, starting young horses, or a well-trained horse, then a general snaffle bit is a good option. A Western D-Ring bit can be mild and used for a variety of Western disciplines as well. If you are needing to correct a heavy horse, increase leverage, or correct behaviors in training then a correction and port bit may be necessary.

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