Cattleman's Performance Bits
Handmade Bits
Find the most popular designs in today's showrings in our beautifull collection of handmade bits.
Combining excellent silverwork, elegance and grace with balanced designs through modern craftsmanship.
All our bits are packed in elegant gift bags.

We offer different cheekpieces with an interesting selection of mouthpieces



D-ring snaffle with silver concho and rings


Our type of D-ring snaffle is what the modern performance horse trainer looks for. It combines the feel and action of a regular snaffle bit with some added weight which makes it easier for the horse to feel the rider and to find near perfect head position and carriage.
Although some weight is used in these D-ring snaffles they still have a gracefull look which will catch the eye of the judge and your fellow competitors alike !

Available mouthpieces :
- 2129-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"



D-ring snaffle with filigree concho and silver rings


Our type of D-ring snaffle is what the modern performance horse trainer looks for. It combines the feel and action of a regular snaffle bit with some added weight which makes it easier for the horse to feel the rider and to find near perfect head position and carriage.
Although some weight is used in these D-ring snaffles they still have a gracefull look which will catch the eye of the judge and your fellow competitors alike !

Available mouthpieces :
- 42034R-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"



D-ring snaffle with silver concho and rings


Our type of D-ring snaffle is what the modern performance horse trainer looks for. It combines the feel and action of a regular snaffle bit with some added weight which makes it easier for the horse to feel the rider and to find near perfect head position and carriage.
Although some weight is used in these D-ring snaffles they still have a gracefull look which will catch the eye of the judge and your fellow competitors alike !

Available mouthpieces :
- 42034C-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"

This snaffle is also available in training version
- 42034CT-0001 : 5" curbed twisted wire snaffle; 7/16"



O-ring snaffle with filigree flower concho


Like our D-rings, also our O-ring snaffle has a little added weight but is constructed in a way that it will never pinch the corners of the horse's mouth.
Finished according to the finest laws of craftsmanship, this snaffle combines elegance and grace with superb action in the horse's mouth.

Available mouthpieces :
- 2170-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"

This snaffle is also available in training version (2170-T)
- 2170-T-0002 :5" curbed twisted wire snaffle; 7/16"



Tom Thumb Bit

This is the ideal transition bit to take a colt into the bit because of it's 1 : 1 ratio. The horse will experience the same pressure in its mouth as the rider will feel in his hands, yet the horse can get used to curb pressure.

Available mouthpieces :
- 2003-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"

- 2003-0003 : Billy Allen mouthpiece
- 2003-1002 : pro roller correctional

This snaffle is also available in training version :
- 2003T-0002 : 5" curbed twisted wire snaffle; 7/16"



Crescent Moon Bit

The Crescent Moon Bit is based on a traditional Californian Vaquero bit, in the Moorish tradition.
Since this is a very balanced design that will respond immediately to a release of pressure, we at Cattleman's Performance Bits issued it with fixed rein rings so today's performance horse rider can use split reins on it, if desired.
This bit has a ratio of 1 : 1-1/2 which ensures a very good control of the pressure put on the horse's mouth and which gives the bit a shoulder-lifting action.

Available mouthpieces :
- 34021-1001 : medium correctional
- 34021-1002 : pro-roller correctional
- 34021-4001 : pro-roller equalizer
- 34021-1003 : spooned correctional
- 34021-2005 : Las Cruces grazer



Silver Cavalry Bit


The Cavalry Shank bit is one of the most popular designs in today's showrings.
The 1 : 2 ratio of this bit makes it the perfect showbit because it will give you enough leverage yet it will take your curb up high enough to gain control over the horse's shoulder.
The rock in this Cavalry Bit slows your hand down just enough so your adrenaline will not scare the horse in the showpen !

Available mouthpieces :
- 31391-0003 : Billy Allen mouthpiece
- 31391-1001 : medium correctional
- 31391-1002 : pro-roller correctional
- 31391-1003 : spooned correctional
- 31391-4001 : pro-roller equalizer
- 31391-2001 : low port grazer
- 31391-2003 : medium port grazer



Hand-engraved Aluminum Cavalry Bit


Lightweight aluminum bit which looks really fancy and is a big hit in the showarena.
The ratio of 1 : 1-1/2 combined with the rock in this bit allows perfect communication between horse and rider which will benefit your performance in the showring. This is the ideal bit to use for training and showing of the solid performance horse.

Available mouthpieces :
- 2361-1001 : medium correctional
- 2361-1002 : pro-roller correctional
- 2361-2001 : low port grazer 9 mm
- 2361-2003 : medium port grazer 9 mm
- 2361-5000 : low port grazer 10mm
- 2361-5001 : medium port grazer 10 mm
- 2361-4001 : pro roller equalizer


Satin finished D-ring bit with silver overlay

Finished with great craftsmanship, this satin finished snaffle bit combines high quality design with superb action in the horse's mouth.

Available mouthpieces :
- 6125-0001 : 5" curbed snaffle mouthpiece
 

Hand-engraved Aluminum Buster Welch bit

Traditional lightweight hit !
The fixed cheeks on this Buster Welch bit, by nature, induce less movement in the horse's head. The rock in this bit slows the rider's hand down which makes it perfect for the somewhat nervous horse or the very lightly finished horse.

Available mouthpieces :
- 1626-2001 : low port grazer 9 mm
- 1626-2003 : medium port grazer 9 mm
- 1626-2004 : high port grazer 9 mm
- 1626-5000 : low port grazer 10 mm
- 1626-5001 : medium port grazer 10 mm
- 1626-5002 : high port grazer 10 mm


Santa Barbara bit


This Santa Barbara design is based on the Vaquero's most popular cheekpiece.
Due to it's balance this bit will give immediate relief when pressure is released and has enough weight to give a comfortable feeling to the horse that needs it.
The 1 : 2 ratio combined with the weight of the bit induces the horse to be really attentive to the rider's wishes.

Available mouthpieces :
- 3504-1001 : medium correctional
- 3504-0003 : Billy Allen mouthpiece
- 3504-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"
- 3504-1002 : pro roller correctional
- 3504-1003 : spooned correctional


'The Oklahoman'


The Oklahoman cheekpiece serves many purposes.
Its' 1:2 ratio gives it enough leverage to lighten up the horse in the mouth and poll yet the shanks have enough rock in them to give your horse confidence in your hands.
We took a timeless design that has been around forever and re-styled it into this beautifull handcrafted bit.

Available mouthpieces :
- 2068-1001 : medium correctional
- 2068-1002 : pro-roller correctional
- 2068-2001 : low port grazer
- 2068-2003 : medium port grazer
- 2068-0001 : 5" snaffle, curbed with the mouth; 7/16"


'The Texan'

This cheek design is a combination of rudimentary ancient designs and modern technology.
The 1:1-1/2 ratio gives you a lot of feel of teh horse's mouth while it makes it easy for the horse to break at the poll and lower his neck.
The lightweight aluminum will not disturb really sensitive horses while making dynamic stops and spins or working a cow.
Above all, this design will give you perfect lateral and vertical control of your horse.

Available mouthpieces :
- 1076-1001 : medium correctional
- 1076-1002 : pro-roller correctional
- 1076-2001 : low port grazer 9 mm
- 1076-2003 : medium port grazer 9 mm
- 1076-5000 : low port grazer 10 mm
- 1076-5001 : medium port grazer 10 mm
- 1076-0001 : 5" curbed snaffle; 7/16"

- 1076-3002 : pro roller hinge port
- 1076-4001 : pro roller equalizer



Satin finished Offset Ring Bit


A perfect bit to use for training and showing your performance horse.

Available mouthpieces :
- 5205-0001 : 5" curbed snaffle mouthpiece


Satin finished Ring bit with silver overlay


Heavy ring bit with copper inlay and satin finish

Available mouthpieces :
- 9900-0001 : 5" curbed snaffle mouthpiece