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Which Bit Is Right For Me? Bit Mouthpieces And Rings Explained - Common Understanding Of Bit Functions Have you noticed that you can ask two equine experts the same bit question and get two very different answers? There are many different schools of thought in the equine world. One is not necessarily more right than another, however there are a few common understandings that have emerged. We have compiled the following information to help guide in your unique bit decisions. It is also strongly encouraged to speak with someone that understands your riding style and horse (trainer, fellow rider, etc) for additional personal feedback on your bit needs. Purchasing a high quality bit requires the best educated decision possible; as it is an investment that will often last a lifetime. Our trial bit service is offered to those that would like to try a mouthpiece before purchasing, to ensure they are comfortable with the function in relation to their riding style. Because information is dynamic, we encourage you to share your experience and thoughts in the comment form below.  House Snaffle Mouthpiece: Noticeable mullen for wraparound pressure on the bars and increased tongue relief. *****  Balanced Snaffle Mouthpiece: The only snaffle that puts perfectly balanced pressure on both bars without one side being...

A bits perfect fit How to fit a bit to your horses mouth The way a bit fits in your horses mouth can effect even the best trained horse. A bit should have a 1/8 to a 1/4 inch gap on both sides of the horses mouth, allowing for controlled movement and to avoiding pinching. Our standard mouthpiece width is 5 1/8". You can get the measurements of your horses mouth a number of different ways. Some of the most common are listed below. 1)   Measure the mouthpieces of a bit you know fits your horses mouth. 2)   Place a clean measuring device directly in your horses mouth and note the width from corner to corner. 3)   Place a clean mark-able object, that is not very large in diameter, directly in your horses mouth and mark the width from corner to corner directly on the object. Then measure the width between markings with a measuring device. The measurement obtained is the size of your horses mouth and can be used when ordering bits from all makers. Remember to leave between 1/8 and 1/4 inch on both sides of the horses mouth. Please leave a comment below if you have suggestions for...

A spurs perfect fit The way a spur hugs your heel can make or break your day. We bend each heel band to its wearer for a firm hold that does not pinch or rub your foot. We ask for a specific measurement to ensure this fit is correct. Below is step by step instruction on getting this measurement with your current pair of spurs or your boot. Measuring your fit from a current set of spurs If you have a pair of spurs that you love the fit on, you can get that same feel by measuring them as per below. 1) trace the inside of your current spur as close to the heel band as possible 2) measure the width of the opening 3) draw a line where the measurement was taken and note the width 4) put your name and the date on the top of the drawing and fax/email/post it to us Measuring your fit from your boot If there is a pair of boots you love or if you don't have another set of spurs to measure from, please use the following method to ensure the perfect fit. 1) get a piece of stiff wire and wear the boot that...

Filming - How It's Made Tom’s reputation for superior craftsmanship has spread worldwide. In 2011  the film crew for Discovery Channels How It’s Made documented the elaborate process of hand-crafting a belt buckle, bit and spurs. Three segments were captured on film and have been aired within the United States. The segments are slowly being released worldwide in a multitude of translations. The segments are currently up on You Tube and can be viewed on our Video Tour page.  After we received confirmation the film crew from Discover Channel would be visiting us, we drew up some designs and started creating 'step' pieces. Since the film crew would only be with us a short time, these pieces would be used to show each step of the process as quickly as possible.     They arrived in a small white van, that was deceivingly spacious, and unloaded a large about of expertly packed equipment. The crew was efficient and extremely professional as they captured each process in HD. Every detail from lighting to angle was skillfully adjusted to perfection. The work spaces were tight so we all became friends fairly quickly. They even humored us taking photos of     them during the whole...