Horse Bits

Having the right horse bit for the job can help you better train your horse and improve your control or leverage when needed. With a wide variety of bits from snaffles to correction bits, you can find the perfect bit for your next ride.

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Schneiders® Elite Copper Slow Twist Half Cheek Bit
. Original price: $84.99
. Final price: $59.99
Up to 29% off
When you need to send just a little stronger, clearer signal, this bit will help send the message. Nicely balanced and curved to alleviate some tongue pressure, with most pressure applied to the bars to the mouth. Slow twisted copper mouth promotes salivation and increases sensitivity. • Stainless/Copper
• Rings: 2 ¼”
• Mouthpiece: 5”
• Bit diameter: 8mm
Schneiders® Stainless Steel Eggbutt Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $74.99
. Final price: $49.99
Up to 33% off
The smooth Eggbutt Snaffle is a great bit for horses and riders of all ages and skill levels. A good bit to introduce as a first bit to young horses. Slightly curved, single jointed, smooth mouthpiece alleviates some tongue pressure and allows the horse to swallow freely. Pressure is also applied to the bars of the mouth. • Stainless steel
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Schneiders® Uxeter Snaffle Kimberwick
. Original price: $84.99
. Final price: $59.99
Up to 29% off
The Schneiders® Uxeter Snaffle Kimberwick is a nice bit for horses that tend to pull or lean on a regular snaffle. Well balanced smooth snaffle mouth with traditional Kimberwick cheeks to offer separate leverage options. The top slots work as a regular snaffle while the lower slots apply pressure to the poll and curb. Curb hooks and chain are included....
Schneiders® O-Ring Snaffle 7/16" Sweet Iron
. Original price: $49.99
. Final price: $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”
Schneiders® Low Port Kimberwick Bit
. Original price: $79.99
. Final price: $54.99
Up to 31% off
A nice low port bit for horses learning the basics or for every day schooling. Rein slots offer different leverage options, with the top slot offering direct action and the lower slot putting pressure on the mouth, curb and poll. Pressure is applied mainly to the bars of the mouth. Curb hook and chain are included. • Stainless steel
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Schneiders® 3/8" Curved Snaffle D-Ring 5" mouth
. Original price: $74.99
. Final price: $49.99
Up to 33% off
• 5" copper inlaid mouth
• Stainless Steel
• No hooks
Schneiders® Curved Twisted Wire Hunter D-Ring
. Original price: $64.99
. Final price: $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® Competitor Ball Jointed Spade Bit
. Original price: $87.99
. Final price: $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...
Schneiders® Double Link Dark Oil Curb Chain
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Schneiders® Double Link Dark Oil Curb Chain
. Original price: $19.99
. Final price: $14.99
Up to 25% off
• Great all-purpose curb with a little extra ‘whoa’ power
• Crafted from supple premium quality harness leather
• Ample adjustment on each side to fit most
• Double link stainless steel chain and hardware
• 5/8” wide
• Dark oil
The Sanft German Silver Curved Mouth Hunter D-Ring Bit with Lozenge brings together traditional Hunter Ring elegance and gentle design. Its flatter, bean-shaped lozenge lies smoothly against the horse's tongue for more comfortable contact, while the curved mouthpiece encourages relaxation and responsiveness. With a polished D-ring profile and horse-friendly materials, this bit is as refined as it is functional. •...
Schneiders® Congress Cathedral Bit
. Original price: $94.99
. Final price: $64.99
Up to 31% off
Great bit for the seasoned, finished Western pleasure or working cow horses. • Keeps horses very responsive to cues and keeps riders hands very light
• Ideal for teaching horses to break at the poll and lift at the shoulder
• Black steel cheeks and mouthpiece with copper inlay to promote salivation
• Applies pressure to the bars and palate...
Herm Sprenger Loose Ring Copper Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $54.99
. Final price: $54.99
The single joint snaffle is a nice training bit to help horse’s establish balance and learn to bend. Traditional loose ring features a copper mouth that encourages salivation. Stainless steel loose rings are free moving. The thicker, gentler mouthpiece is ideal for young horses. This bit will apply pressure to the bars, lips and palate. • Made in Germany
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Schneiders® Harness Leather Square Buckle Curb Strap
. Original price: $25.99
. Final price: $19.99
Up to 23% off
• Versatile all-purpose leather curb strap
• Crafted from supple premium harness leather
• Ample adjustment on each side to fit most
• Stainless steel hardware and reinforced stitching
• ½” wide
Schneiders® Smooth Barrel D-Ring Bit
. Original price: $59.99
. Final price: $39.99
Up to 33% off
This Smooth Barrel D-Ring Bit is a great bit for horses and riders of all ages and skill levels. A good bit to introduce as a first bit to young horses. Slightly curved smooth mouthpiece alleviates some tongue pressure and allows the horse to swallow freely. Pressure is also applied to the bars of the mouth. • Stainless steel
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Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit
. Original price: $79.99
. Final price: $79.99
The Metalab® Flexi Soft Mullen D-Ring Snaffle Bit is the ideal choice for young or sensitive-mouthed horses. With a soft polyurethane molded mouthpiece and classic D-ring cheeks, this gentle snaffle provides steady contact without harshness. Its flexible design and mild action make it a go-to bit for everyday schooling and early training. • Level 1 finish in durable stainless steel...
Herm Sprenger SATINOX Loose Ring Double Jointed Snaffle
. Original price: $59.90
. Final price: $59.90
Crafted for precision and comfort, the Herm Sprenger SATINOX Loose Ring Double Jointed Snaffle blends thoughtful design with top-tier materials. Featuring a satin matte stainless steel finish, this bit provides a smooth, pleasant feel on the tongue, while its ergonomic and anatomical shape ensures even pressure distribution and a comfortable fit between the tongue and palate. Ideal for riders seeking...

Choose the Best Horse Bit

Using a bit when riding your horse can offer communication, control, and help convey any aids you give your horse. Bits come in many different designs ranging from mild to strong, each with a specific purpose while offering different levels of control or training features when used and fitted properly. Riding with the wrong bit can not only cause behavioral problems but also cause discomfort to your horse. Check out How to Measure for a Horse Bit for more information on fitting and measuring a bit properly.

When it comes to choosing the right horse bit for your horse and level of training, you will always find what you are looking for at Schneiders Saddlery. All of our English and Western Bits come in different sizes from pony to draft horse bits! You can shop horse bits by brand, choosing from a range of high-quality bits from the top brands. You can find the best type of bits for training at home, pleasure, trail riding, or the show ring along with all of the curb straps and bit accessories you may need.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Bits

What are horse bits?

A horse bit is used so that a rider can communicate with a horse through their mouth. A horse bit is usually made from metal or synthetic material and goes into a horse’s mouth. It connects to a bridle or headstall with reins attached on either side of the cheek piece.

What are the different types of horse bits?

Horse bits come in many different types, materials, and shapes, depending on if they are English horse bits or Western horse bits. The majority of bits for horses are made from stainless steel with a variety of cheek-piece and mouth-piece shapes. Some bits will have copper, sweet iron, rubber, or flexible plastic overlays built in for horses that may be sensitive or need something that offers better acceptance of the mouthpiece.

Do horses really need bits?

Most riders would say every horse needs some type of horse bit for a rider to properly communicate, train, and control or steer your horse. However, some horses that are more mild-mannered or well-trained can be ridden in a bitless bridles. A horse that is well trained to use other aids such as leg, seat, and voice commands, may not need an actual horse bit in their mouth.

Western vs. English horse bits?

The main difference between Western horse bits and English horse bits is that most Western bits have longer shanks on the cheek pieces or an O-ring style cheek, often with some sort of etched design to them. English bits tend to have smooth metal cheeks with the most popular styles being D-ring snaffle bits, loose-ring snaffles, or eggbutt snaffles. English bits need the horse to be controlled from either side of the bit with the reins, whereas Western bits may have a straight mouth-piece due to most riders only using one hand or neck-reining for their commands.

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