Tahoe© Shank Bit with Liberator© Mouthpiece – Brown Finish with Sterling Plates & Stainless Dots

Inspired by classic Vaquero tradition, the Tahoe© shank blends Western heritage with modern performance. This beautifully handcrafted Tom Balding® bit features a brown finish accented with engraved sterling silver plates and stainless dots for a timeless, high-quality look.

At the center is our popular Liberator© mouthpiece, designed with solid bars and copper inlay to encourage softness, salivation, and clear communication. This mouthpiece breaks like a correction and allows for multiple points of movement — it swivels and hinges at the top of the port, offering greater signal, feel, and lateral flexion.

Key Features:

• Tahoe© Shank – inspired by traditional Vaquero style

• 8" Overall Shank Length – balanced leverage and responsive cues

• Liberator© Mouthpiece – solid bars with copper inlay for comfort and feel

• Brown Finish with engraved sterling plates and stainless dots

• Breaks like a correction with ability to swivel and hinge at the port

• Handcrafted in Sheridan, Wyoming by skilled artisans

This bit delivers the perfect combination of classic styling, refined function, and premium craftsmanship — ideal for riders looking for balanced control, clean signal, and Western authenticity.

"I use Tom Balding bits and spurs every day for my training. They have the best feel and quality. With a great look, they always stand out in the show pen." ~Andrea Fappani