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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™ 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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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...
Dutton Swept Back Dog Bone Snaffle Bit
$119.99
$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 the...
Schneiders® Cathedral Mouth Bit with Dots
$84.99
$59.99
Up to 29% off
Nice bit for teaching horses the proper head set while maintaining loose reins. • Long straighter cheeks increase the response from riders hand to the mouth
• Relies on bar and palate pressure, offering relief when horse flexes at the poll
• Black steel cheeks with decorative stainless steel dot accents
• Black steel mouthpiece (this bit will rust)
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Myler Comfort Snaffle with Copper Roller
$173.99
$173.99
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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. • Nice snaffle bit for young horses or horses with soft mouths
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EquiFit Essential BitTape
$25
$25
This bit tape is a new approach to a long-trusted training aid! It’s a discreet and comfortable silicone wrap that helps prevent bit-pinching while creating a gentle feel that horses love. You can use it in many ways, including aiding in bit repair by creating a smooth surface on chewed-up bits, softening the bit for sensitive horses, or as an...
Schneiders® Twisted Wire D Ring Bit
$94.99
$64.99
Up to 31% off
The twisted wire mouthpiece offers a greater amount of control for tougher horses. This bit applies pressured directly to the tongue and bars. The D rings feature slots to attach curb hooks and curb chain which will allow for various leverage options. • Stainless Steel
• Rings: 3 ½”
• Mouth: 5”
• Bit diameter: 11mm
• Curb hooks and...
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...
Schneiders® Swept Back Junior Cow Horse Western Snaffle Bit
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
This junior cow horse bit offers a mild mouthpiece that’s best for young or sensitive horses, but still allows for better collection with its gag cheeks. • Single jointed snaffle mouth has a nice feel for young or sensitive mouthed horses
• Short stainless steel gag cheeks allow for better collection
• Black Steel mouth will rust over time and...
Schneiders® Cathedral Mouth Bit with Antique Finish
$129.99
$89.99
Up to 30% off
Nice, attractive bit that encourages the proper head set and balance. • Antique bronze swivel cheeks with engraved silver plated overlay
• Swivel port allow rider to work each side individually while schooling
• Copper rollers on each side promote salivation and increase sensitivity
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Cheeks: 7 1/2"
• Port: 2 ½”
• Bit diameter: 9/16”
Schneiders® Cathedral Bit with Silver Cheeks
$94.99
$64.99
Up to 31% off
• Not for inexperienced riders, heavy handed riders or young horses
• Nice bit for teaching horses the proper head set while maintaining loose reins
• High port automatically engages when the horse lifts his head
• Long straighter cheeks increase the response from riders hand to the mouth
• Relies on bar and palate pressure, offering relief when horse...
Schneiders® Competitor Ball Jointed Spade Bit
$87.99
$59.99
Up to 31% off
Nice bit for seasoned, finished horses showing in Western classes. • Not for inexperienced riders, heavy handed riders or young horses
• High port automatically engages when the horse lifts his head
• Relies on bar and palate pressure, offering relief when horse flexes at the poll
• Stainless steel swivel cheeks and swivel port with copper rollers on each...
Dutton Offset Twisted Wire D-Ring Snaffle Bit
$79.99
$115.99
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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 • A nice bit for teaching horses to respond using lighter hands
• Each bit is hand forged...
Schneiders® Curved Twisted Wire Hunter D-Ring
$64.99
$44.99
Up to 30% off
Curved twisted wire mouth puts pressure on the bars allowing more tongue relief, while the copper mouthpeice promotes salivation and increases sensitivity. • Stainless steel
• Copper mouthpeice
• 3 3/4" D-ring cheek
• Bit diameter: 1/4"
• 5" mouth
Schneiders® Arabian Low Port Silver Show Bit
$214.99
$99.99
Up to 53% off
• Elegant and classy show bits that are economical for all levels of showing
• Silver is applied to stainless steel cheeks, then it is intricately hand engraved
• Large hand engraved silver plate conchos adorn the cheeks
• Attached slobber bar
• Stainless steel is durable, flavorless and easy to keep clean
• Mouthpiece is sweetened with copper...
Schneiders® O-Ring Snaffle 7/16" Sweet Iron
$49.99
$34.99
Up to 30% off
• Excellent training bit to establish bending and balance
• Traditional style O-ring with free moving rings
• 3” stainless steel rings with sweet iron mouthpiece
• Sweetness of the mouthpiece increases with oxidation
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Rings: 3"
• Bit diameter: 7/16”

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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