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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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Myler Western D Ring Comfort Snaffle Bit with Copper Roller
$167.95
$167.95
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This is a nice bit for horses just starting out and learning the basics. This bit applies tongue and bar pressure and uses restrict and release action. The curved comfort mouthpiece allows horses to swallow freely. This bit has stainless steel Western Dees and a sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay and a copper roller. Copper naturally promotes salivation and...
Myler HBT Shank Low Port Comfort Bit
$183.95
$183.95
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A nice choice bit for horses that already have basic training and are now learning lateral flexion and lifting at the shoulder. This Horse Bit Technology bit applies direct pressure across the tongue as it begins the introduction of tongue relief with its low port. The polished sweet iron mouthpiece has copper inlay to promote salivation and has independent side...
Schneiders® Sedona Ported Barrel Curb Bit with Copper Roller
$144.99
$99.99
Up to 31% off
The Schneiders® Sedona Ported Barrel with Roller is gentler than a correction bit but still offers more leverage than a standard snaffle. The decorative scroll on the shanks is simple, making it perfect for any discipline. The mouthpiece is made to help calm edgy or nervous horses, with a wider low port and copper roller. • Stainless steel mouth with...
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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Dutton Teardrop Dog Bone Snaffle Bit
$134.99
$134.99
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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® D Ring Sweet Iron Snaffle Bit with Copper Roller
$74.99
$49.99
Up to 33% off
• Nice bit for nervous horses or for horses that play with the bit
• Copper roller in the center helps horse relax and accept the bit
• Three piece construction eliminates the nutcracker effect
• 3 ½” stainless steel rings with sweet iron mouth with copper inlay
• Copper promotes salivation and increases responsiveness
• Sweet iron will taste...
Dutton Swept Back Dog Bone Snaffle Bit
$119.99
$119.99
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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...
Robart™ Pinchless Jointed Long Shank Medium 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. • Great bit for reining...
Schneiders® Sweet Iron Offset Snaffle D Ring Bit
$69.99
$39.99
Up to 42% off
A great training bit for horses and riders of all ages and skill levels. The mouthpiece is offset and applies direct pressure to the tongue and jaw when both reins are pulled. The sweet iron mouthpiece has copper inlay on the bars to promote salivation. The mouthpiece will rust over time which enhances the sweet taste. • Stainless steel rings...
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® Copper Correction Bit
$84.49
$64.99
Up to 23% off
Lightweight, attractive bit for the intermediate to advanced level horses. • Effectively provides a ‘comfortable zone’ to reward horses when poll is flexed
• Each side can be worked separately and applies tongue pressure at the joint
• Copper overlay mouthpiece promotes salivation and increases sensitivity
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Cheeks: 6 3/4”
• Port: 2”
• Bit diameter: 7/16”
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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® Pro Correction Bit with Silver Dots and Copper Rollers
$89.99
$69.99
Up to 22% off
Very pretty bit that is perfect for the Western pleasure or working cow horse. • Effective at teaching horses to flex at the poll and lift at the shoulder
• Blackened stainless steel swivel cheeks with silver dot accents
• Stainless steel port with sweet iron bars and copper roller mouthpiece to help promote salivation
• The sweet iron bars...
Myler Black Seven Shank Low Port Comfort Bit
$189.95
$189.95
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This is a nice choice for horses at the intermediate levels of training and learning the more complex skills like bending, collection and lead changes. This bit applies direct pressure across the bars as it begins the introduction of tongue relief with the low port. The polished sweet iron comfort curved mouthpiece has copper inlay and is unlike traditional snaffles...
Schneiders® Western Jointed Port/Roller Mouth Curb Bit
$99.99
$69.99
Up to 30% off
The port of this bit is broken on each side for independent side movement which makes suppling easy. The shorter swept back shank does decrease reaction time from your hand to the horse’s mouth making this a mild bit. • Great training bit to encourage suppling, balance and flexation
• Low jointed port allows each side of the bit to...
Schneiders® Curved Copper Offset D Ring Snaffle Bit
$109.99
$74.99
Up to 31% off
• Nice, gentle bit that is perfect for starting young horses or inexperienced riders
• Great for teaching horses to balance themselves and learn suppling exercises
• Applies pressure to the tongue and the bars when reins are pulled evenly
• Jointed mouthpiece allows rider to work each side individually to benefit suppling
• 3" stainless steel offset D rings...

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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