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How to care for your bits and spurs? Tips to maintain and keep the 'new' a little longer on your bits and spurs (steel and stainless)   The most important difference between stainless (satin and high polish) and steel (brown, black, and satin) is that stainless will resist rust. Finishes are a personal preference; there is not one that is more popular than another. Outlined below is a tip list for the general care of your bits and spurs, as well as a more in depth care guide on both stainless and steel. GENERAL CARE TIPS: Remove wet material (mud, etc) from the surface of your spurs or bit before it dries. Use a semi soft bristled brush to remove dirt or other dried material from the surface. Wipe with a dry towel to remove any residues that might tarnish or rust the metal. Jewelry silver polish paste can be used directly on the silver overlays to maintain its shine - product. Use 3-in-1 oil to eliminate squeaks or to free up part movement - product. To sanitize a bit or spurs soak them in a chlorhexidine solution and gently clean build up with a soft bristled brush - product....

Which Bit Is Right For Me? Bit Mouthpieces And Rings Explained - Common Understanding Of Bit Functions Have you noticed that you could 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 higher...

Custom Spur Creator Build the spurs of your dreams then share, print, or order them! From time to time we have all wished we could build our own TBBS spurs and play with different finishes before ordering them. Well now you can! You can build the base spur and apply different overlays and watch in real time as the price reflects the changes. Once you have your perfect set built share them with your friends and family via the social links at the bottom of the page. You can also email or print the spur combination for your own records. If you love the combination and are ready to order, simply add the custom creation to your shopping cart. If you run into questions let us know and we will be happy to guide you or provide any additional information. We invite you to check it out, build a set of spurs, and let us know what you think! We love receiving feedback from our wonderful customers!   Check it out!  

A bits perfect fit How to fit a bit to your horses mouth The way a bit fits in your horse’s mouth can affect even the best trained horse. A bit should have a 1/8 to a 1/4 inch gap on both sides of the horse’s 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 horse’s mouth. 2) Place a clean measuring device directly in your horse’s 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 horse’s 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 horse’s 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 horse’s mouth. Please leave a comment below if you have suggestions for additional ways...

Holly Spagnola Silverwork Anytime we share photos of Holly's work we receive overwhelming positive feedback. Her eye for the spectacular and attention to detail lend to mind blowing designs. She crafts many different items including jewelry and buckles using precious metal and stones. We often have people contact us wanting to order the spurs we've shared photos of; however we provide Holly with the spurs and she handles the design and transaction directly with the customer. If you are interested in having Holly design a set of spurs for you or would just like to visit with her about possible projects please contact her at: Phone: 203-219-8457 or contact form. To see more of Holly's design work please visit her   webpage.                                                  

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...