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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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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...
Robart™ Aluminum Precision Spring High Port Bit
$129.99
$99.99
Up to 23% off
Great bit for the fine tuning or to put the finishing touches on the well broke horse. • Beautifully engrave lightweight cheeks provide a nicely balanced feel in the mouth
• Spring loaded port offers ‘give and take’ method of reward when poll is flexed
• Each side of the stainless steel mouthpiece can be worked separately for fine tuning
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Schneiders® Loomis Cheek Spoon Bit
$104.99
$59.99
Up to 42% off
This is a nice finishing level bit that has swept back loomis cheeks to quicken the response from the rider’s hand to the bit with minimal hand movement. The medium height spoon port allows mild palate pressure, reminding horses to keep their head in the ‘comfort zone’, then working on the bars of the mouth. • Swept back loomis cheek...
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...
Metalab® F.G. Short Shank Correction Bit
$54.99
$54.99
This Francois Gauthier bit is an ideal bit for horses that need palate contact but do not need a longer shank for enhanced signaling. • Short swept back cheeks decrease signal response time from your hand to your horse’s mouth
• Gives your horse more of a signal that a command is coming
• This bit will apply direct palate...
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...
Schneiders® Hackamore Fleece Lined 6" Chrome Plated Cheeks
$69.99
$49.99
Up to 28% off
• Mechanical device that uses leverage much like that of a curb style bit
• Works nicely on well broke, mature horses or for horses with dental issues
• Fleece lined leather nose band is used as the leverage for control
• 6”chrome plated cheeks are shorter making contact not as harsh
• This device is only as gentle as...
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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Robart™ Spring Loaded Spade Mouth Bit
$155.99
$119.99
Up to 23% off
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Revolutionary new bit designs eliminates pinching of cheeks and tongues, redusing tension and stress. Mouth stays closed and calm, horses are able to concentrate on learning. Internal bushing permits 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 and flexing exercises. • Nice bit...
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....
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® 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...

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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