Performance Bits
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- Martin Saddlery Tombstone Natural Leather Spur Straps - Twisted Wire Tooling - Adjustable Fit
- Classic Equine Positioner Shank Barrel Bit - Smooth Bar Lifesaver Mouthpiece, 6.5-inch Shank, 1-1/8-inch Gag
- Classic Equine Loomis Draw Gag Bit & Headstall Set - Stainless Steel Smooth Snaffle
- Classic Equine Les Vogt Barrel Bit - 7.75" Shank, 1.5" Gag, Loose Port Snaffle Mouthpiece
- Classic Equine Hackamore with Chocolate Leather Noseband - Greyed Iron Cheeks & Silver Scrollwork
- Classic Equine Ported Twisted Wire Horse Bit - 7 1/2" Cheek Swept-Back Shank
- Classic Equine Long Shank Barrel Bit - Small Twisted Wire Dogbone Mouthpiece with Gag Action
- Classic Equine Sherry Cervi Lifesaver Gag Bit - Long Shank Square Snaffle Mouthpiece
- Classic Equine Sherry Cervi Gag Bit - Twisted Wire Dogbone, Copper Diamond, 6" Short Shank, Stainless Steel
- Classic Equine Carol Goosetree Chain Short Gag Bit - 5 1/4" Sweet Iron Chain Snaffle Mouthpiece
- Classic Equine Simplicity Bit - 5" Thick Bar Chain Short Shank Gag Horse Bit for Barrel Racing
- Weaver Leather Western Tail Hair Mecate Reins for Bosals and Hackamores - 5/8"
- Weaver Leather Professional Ring Snaffle Bit - 5" Twisted Curved Mouth, 3" O-Rings, Antiqued Finish
- Weaver Leather Men's Roping Spurs with Twisted Band - 1.75" Shank, 1/2" Band, 10-Point Rowel, Stainless Steel
- Toklat English Tom Thumb Slow Twist Pelham Bit - 5" Mouth, 3 3/4" Cheeks
- Toklat English Rubber Tom Thumb Pelham Horse Bit - 3 3/4" Shanks, 5 1/2" Mouth
- Toklat English 4-Ring Continuous Gag Horse Bit with Lozenge - 16mm, 6.5 Inch Cheeks
- Toklat Stainless Steel Hackamore with Rubber Covered Chain Noseband - Horse Bitless Bridle
- Toklat Tango Twisted Diamond Saddle Pad - Durable Performance Western Pad for Horse & Rider
- Toklat Zilco Mechanical Hackamore - Durable Synthetic Bitless Bridle Attachment
- Shires Three Ring Gag Horse Bit with Copper Lozenge - Stainless Steel - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Equikind Three Ring Flexible Gag Bit - Stainless Steel - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Hunter Dee Bit with Twisted Wire Mouthpiece - Stainless Steel - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Equikind+ Two Ring French Link Gag Horse Bit - Synthetic Mouthpiece - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Equikind Three Ring French Link Gag Horse Bit - Stainless Steel - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Equikind+ Full Cheek Gag Bit - Stainless Steel & Gentle Synthetic Mouthpiece
- Shires Equikind Peanut Two Ring Gag Horse Bit - Gentle Synthetic Mouthpiece - Multiple Sizes
- Shires Hunter Dee Bit with Twisted Copper Wire Mouthpiece - Stainless Steel
- Shires Curved Hunter Dee Double Twisted Wire Stainless Steel Horse Bit - Multiple Sizes
- Weaver Leather Loping Hackamore with Reins - Burgundy Latigo
- Weaver Leather Loping Hackamore with Headstall and Reins - Russet Leather
- Weaver Leather All Purpose Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit - 5" Mouthpiece, Stainless Steel
- Weaver Leather Children's Twisted Band Riding Spurs - 1/2" Band, 1.75" Shank, 10-Point Rowel, Stainless Steel
- Shires Two Ring French Link Gag Horse Bit - Stainless Steel Mouthpiece for Control and Comfort - #87873
- Shires Curved Hunter Dee Bit with Twisted Wire Mouthpiece - Stainless Steel - Multiple Sizes
- Professional's Choice Trail Halter Bridle - Versatile 2-in-1 Combination for Trail Riding
- Shires Blue Sweet Iron Two Ring Gag Horse Bit with Brass Rollers - Multiple Sizes
- Professional's Choice Loping Hackamore with Rawhide Nose & MT Reins
- Professional's Choice Equisential Short Shank Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit - 5 1/8" Mouth, 5" Cheeks, Sweet Iron
- Professional's Choice Equine Bit Rasp - Twisted Wire Dogbone Horse Bit Maintenance Tool, 5.25 inch
- Professional's Choice Greeley Long Shank Twisted Wire Horse Bit - 9 1/4" Shank
- Professional's Choice Loomis Twisted Wire Shank Horse Bit - 8 1/2" Shank, Two-Piece Twisted Wire Mouthpiece, Silver
- Shires Curb Hooks (Pairs) - Robust Steel for Pelham Bits and Curb Chains - One Size
- Professional's Choice PC Lifter Gag Snaffle Bit - Sweet Iron Mouthpiece - Multiple Sizes
- Professional's Choice Equisential Hackamore EQB-700 - Padded Harness Leather Nose & Stainless Steel Hardware
- Professional's Choice Brittany Pozzi Gag Bit | Lifts Shoulders
- Professional's Choice Brittany Pozzi Gag Series Bit - 8 Inch Long Cheek - Multiple Mouthpieces
- Professional's Choice Brittany Pozzi Three Piece Smooth Dog Bone Horse Bit - Copper Roller & Short Gag
- Professional's Choice Brittany 8" Shank Twist Gag Horse Bit - Medium Twist Mouthpiece
- Myler Pelham Bit MB 33 Stainless Steel Ported Barrel with Copper Inlay - 5" Mouthpiece - Level 3
- Myler 36 Three Ring Combination Bit with Rawhide - MB 36 Sweet Iron with Copper Inlay - 5 1/2"
- Myler 7.5" Adjustable Synthetic Curb Strap for Combination Bits - BioThane Beta Material - #89-6003
- Myler MB 02 2-Ring Combination Bit - Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle, 5.5 Inch (5 1/2")
- Myler 3-Ring Combination Bit - Sweet Iron Ported Barrel 5 1/2" Mouthpiece - Level 2-3 Horse Bit
- Myler MB 04 Combination Bit - 5 1/2" Mouth Sweet Iron Low Port Comfort Snaffle Level 2 with Copper Inlay, 3-Ring
- Myler MB 04 3-Ring Combination Bit - 4 3/4" Mouth Sweet Iron Low Port Comfort Snaffle & Copper Inlay
- Myler MB 02 Combination Bit - 5" Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle Wide Barrel 3-Ring
- Myler MB 01 Combination Bit - 5" Mouth Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle with 6-Inch Shank and Leather Noseband
- Myler MB 09T Twisted Snaffle Bit - Sweet Iron Mouthpiece - 5" Mouth Size - Level 1
- Myler MB 33 Pelham Bit - 5 1/2" Mouth Size, Level 3 Stainless Steel Ported Barrel with Copper Inlay
- Myler MB 04 Pelham Bit - 5 inch Mouth, Stainless Steel with Copper Inlay, Level 2 Mouthpiece
- Classic Equine Loomis Browband Headstall & Draw Gag Bit
- Classic Equine Sherry Cervi Diamond Shank Barrel Bit - Twisted Wire Dogbone 5" Mouthpiece
- Classic Equine Sherri Cervi Twisted Wire Diamond Long Shank Gag Bit - 5 1/8" Mouth, 6-7.5" Shank
- Myler 2-Ring Combination Bit MB 04 Sweet Iron Comfort Snaffle with Copper Inlay - 5" Mouth
- Myler 12 Long Gag Bit with MB 12 Low Port Sweet Iron Mouthpiece - 5" - Level 3
- Myler 04 Three Ring Combination Bit with Leather Noseband - 5" Sweet Iron with Copper Inlay
- Classic Equine Sherry Cervi Signature Lifesaver Square Snaffle Gag Bit - Short Shank Stainless Steel
- Classic Equine Floral Scroll D-Ring Bit with Twisted Wire - 5" Stainless Steel Sensitive Training Snaffle
- Classic Equine BitLogic Twisted Wire Long Gag Horse Bit - Copper Inlay Mouthpiece & 6.5in Ring Gag
- Classic Equine Les Vogt Barrel Bit - 5.5" Smooth Bar Mouthpiece, 7/8" Gag, Level 1 Leverage
- Classic Equine Sherry Cervi Long Shank Gag Bit - Small Twisted Wire Dogbone Mouthpiece - Multiple Sizes
- Classic Equine Simplicity II Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit - Carol Goostree Collection Short Shank Gag Action
- Classic Equine O-Ring Twisted Wire Snaffle Horse Bit - Twisted Wire Mouthpiece for Training and Improved Communication
- Classic Equine Twisted Wire Ring Gag Snaffle Bit - 5" Copper Mouthpiece, Stainless Steel Cheeks
- Myler 2-Ring Combination Bit Low Port Comfort Snaffle - 4 3/4" Mouth Sweet Iron with Copper Inlay and Stainless Steel
- Myler 2-Ring Combination Bit - 4 1/2" Mouth Sweet Iron Low Port Comfort Snaffle with Copper Inlay & Leather Noseband
The right bit is the quietest line of communication you have with your horse — and at speed or in the box, "quiet" still means responsive. Performance bits use leverage, mouthpiece design, and shank length to give you control and feel for barrels, roping, reining, and the show pen.
What Riders Are Actually Asking
How much bit do I actually need?
More shank means more leverage, not "more whoa" for its own sake. Match the bit to your horse's training and the job: a short-shank gag for a barrel horse that needs quick lift, a correction or ported bit for a finished horse that carries himself. Start as soft as the horse allows.
What's a gag bit, and when do I use it?
A gag (like the Professional's Choice Brittany Pozzi series) applies poll and lift pressure before the bit sets, helping a horse rate and turn at speed. It's a favorite for barrels and speed events where you need a fast, clear signal.
Twisted wire, smooth, or correction — how do I choose?
Smooth and dog-bone mouthpieces are milder; twisted wire sharpens the signal for a dull or strong horse; a correction mouthpiece with a port gives tongue relief and independent side movement for a more finished feel. Sweet iron and copper encourage a horse to pack the bit and salivate.
Are these bits show-legal?
It depends on your association and class — many leverage and gag bits are barred from snaffle-bit and junior classes. Check your discipline's rule book before you show.
How to Choose the Right Bit
- Train, then bit: a bit refines communication; it won't fix a hole in training.
- Mouthpiece first, shank second: pick the mouth your horse carries happily, then the leverage the job needs.
- Mind the materials: sweet iron and copper promote salivation and acceptance.
- Fit the mouth: measure mouthpiece width (commonly 5") so it sits without pinching.
Brands Riders Trust
Professional's Choice and Classic Equine build the signature gag, shank, and correction bits ridden by top barrel racers and ropers, while Myler (Toklat) leads the tongue-relief, level-based system and Shires covers English Pelhams and leverage bits.
Thirty years outfitting working horses, fast shipping, and a team that rides. Happy Tails, Happy Trails.
