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Training & Show Bits
>> Scroll down the page to see all of our bits.
Scroll down through this page to see all of our hand-crafted bits, both snaffle and shank bits.
Hex Twist Snaffle
A more severe mouthpiece ideal for tuning and intermittent training. Used alternately it softens the mouth, making the horse more responsive to their regular bit.
Crafted by Tom Balding
Good for 2 yr olds and up
Note: Not legal for showing
Price: $110.00 |
Medium Twist Snaffle
5/16" overall diameter,
5/32" wire.
A good tune up mouthpiece. (Remember the smaller the twist the more severe the mouthpiece.)
Crafted by Tom Balding
Good for 2 yr olds and up
Note: Not legal for showing
Price: $110.00 |
Large Twist Snaffle
7/16" overall diameter,
7/32" wire.
A favorite for starting a two year old, intermediate training, or putting the final polish on a developing horse.
Crafted by Tom Balding.
Good for 2 yr olds and up
Note: Not legal for showing
Price: $110.00 |
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Twisted Wire Snaffle
Not for a beginning horse or rider, this is for touch-ups before going into the show pen, when you're riding a three year old in a snaffle. Crafted by Greg Darnall
Note: Not legal for showing
Price: $50.00 |
Smooth Snaffle
A favorite for starting a two year old, intermediate training, or putting the final polish on a developing horse.
Crafted by Tom Balding
Good for 2 yr olds and up
Price: $110.00 |
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Hand crafted Show Bits by Tom Balding
Tom Balding Bits have sweet iron mouthpieces with pure copper inset for increased salivation and a more relaxed reponse.
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Mullened Correction, Switchback shank
An excellent transition bit. A soothing bit, easily excepted by all horses. The curved bars sit gently in the horse's mouth providing lots of feel, with out the bite of a correction.
Precision balance & craftsmanship from Tom Balding
Price: $515
Shank decoration for Craig Schmersal Training Tack.
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Sheridan High Port, Sheridan shank
Amazing soft and easy. Sets them down in the rear while breaking at the pole.
The perfect bridle bit for a finished horse.
Craftsmanship & precision balance from Tom Balding
Price: $445
Shank decoration for Craig Schmersal Training Tack.
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Ace of Spades, with roller, Switchback shank
Amazing soft and easy. Sets them down in the rear while breaking at the pole.
The perfect bridle bit for a finished horse.
Precision balance & craftsmanship from Tom Balding
Price: $590
Shank decoration for Craig Schmersal Training Tack.
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Extra High Break Correctional
Extra high port, spooned (flattened). Works on the bars & roof of the mouth. More of a finishing bit.
Good for an older horse.
Price: $220.00 |
Kerry Kelley Cathedral Correctional
Correctional cathedral, with spoon, small S-shank
More towards the end of a three year old's training. Works on the roof of their mouth.
Price: $250.00 |
Kerry Kelley Solid Mouth Cathedral
Solid mouth cathedral, with spoon, long S shank
For an older horse, has a little more bite.
Good for a horse that's been shown alot.
Price: $250.00 |
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Kerry Kelley High Port
Solid Mouth with copper inset, 6 1/2" curved shank
Works on the bars of the mouth, no tongue pressure.
Good for all age horses.
Price: $220.00 |
Kerry Kelley Correctional
High Port, correctional, copper inset, small S shank
One of Craig's favs. An all around good correction bit.
Good for all ages.
Price: $250.00 |
Kerry Kelley Medium Port Correctional
A great training bit.
You can use this all year in their 3 year old year.
Price: $220.00 |
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Kerry Kelley High Port
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High Port, correctional, curved shank
Adds a bit more pressure on the bars of their mouth, no tongue pressure.
Good for 3 years to forever.
Price: $220.00 |
Kerry Kelley Slow Twist Correctional
Medium Port, 6 1/2" curved shank
Craig's all-time favorite training bit. Slight tongue pressure.
Note: Not legal for showing
Price: $220.00 |
Kerry Kelley Medium Squared Port
Solid mouthpiece, copper insets, 6 1/2" curved shank
Bar pressure, no tongue pressure.
Good for all ages.
Price: $220.00 |
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Kerry Kelley High Break Correctional
Copper insets, 6 1/2" curved shank
One of Craig's favorite training bits. The port breaks higher, and the shanks swivel more than typical. Works on the bars of the mouth more.
Great for turn arounds and roll-backs
Price: $220.00 |
Kerry Kelley Prong Bit
Copper insets, 6 1/2" curved shank
Strictly a finishing tool, not used as a training device. Works on the bottom of thier mouth. The most severe bit we carry in the store.
Not a bit for a beginning horse or rider.
Note: Not legal in the show pen.
Price: $220.00 |
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