As Mentioned in detail in Bits (Horse Bits) by Mouthpiece, you can order your custom made, hand engraved silver western show horse bit or working bit (w/o silver) as follows:

• As pictured

  We have a wide selection of custom made silver western show horse bits (over 260 bits) so that you can find a one suitable for you.



• Customize your handmade custom silver horse bit per the options available in the drop menus.

  By using the drop menus, you can request pretty much any change you feel necessary to make the custom silver western horse bit suitable for you or that special love one you want to surprise. You can choose the style of cheek piece, the mouthpiece (MP), MP width and angle that you prefer.



• We can create or customize the handmade silver western show horse bit per your specifications.

  We specialize in custom manufacturing, we can create, build to replicate your design or customize the item to your satisfaction so send us your sketch with all the details of how you want your custom silver western horse bit made -- we'll gladly give you a price quote and delivery time.



• Personalize handmade custom western silver show horse bit with your brand or initials

  The brand or initials are made of jewelers bronze (JB) over the silver background for approximately $30 more.



• Order in combinations

  For example: Cheek piece of B-1580 with the concho of B-1547 for a beautiful custom made, hand engraved, silver show horse bit. The price will vary depending on the size of the concho.

OPTIONS

We get many calls from people from all the USA and out of the country asking for a particular horse bit i.e., Salinas Bit, Half Breed, Frog Bit, etc. (the type of mouthpiece the bit has), Custom silver western horse bits, custom cowboy silver horse bit, custom horse bit, handmade western horse bit, custom made horse bits, and Western silver show horse bits. We have more than 260 different horse bits to choose from. To facilitate your search, we have grouped them in the following different ways: (main category to the left of the screen)

• Bits (Horse Bits) – Working Bits (no silver)

  These horse bits do not have silver. They are working bits made of stainless steel with a sweet iron mouthpiece.

• Bits (Horse Bits) by Mouthpiece

  Our handmade, custom show horse bits are available with 88 different mouthpieces MP-01 thru MP-88. You can type the mouthpiece number (without spaces) in the search box at the top right corner of the screen (example: MOUTHPIECE10) so you can see what the Mouthpiece looks like.

  Because they have more copper or work, add an additional $25 for the following mouthpieces: Mouthpieces MP-13, MP-14, MP-17, MP-29 thru MP-31, MP-59, MP-63, MP-65 thru MP-67, MP-71, MP-72, MP-74 thru MP-78, MP-84, MP-85. The Chileno Ring Bit (see B-1514) has MP-25R which is the Ring Bit Mouthpiece - add $35 for this MP.

  So in this section of our website Bits (Horse bits) by Mouthpiece, we have grouped some of the handmade silver show horse bits we have made with the following types of mouthpieces (as listed in the menu - above):
  
  

  Chileno Bit aka O Ring

  B-1514 has this type of mouthpiece.
  
  

  Low Port Mouthpiece

  This section has the gracing, low port with and without a cricket, Low Round Port with Cricket or solid Port, Lower Polo, Mullen or Arch Mouth, Ported Snaffle with copper rollers, Salinas (lower port) with or w/o copper hood, Low Polo, Billy Allen, Tilt Mullen with or copper rollers
  
  

  Medium Port Mouthpiece

  In this section you will find the following mouthpieces: Donut , Frog without or w/ Some Tongue Relief, Frog with Hood No Tongue Relief, Medium Port Rounded Loop with Cricket - Straight Bar MP-36, and Sweet Water (Texas Style) MP-21

  
  

  High Port Mouthpiece

  Here you will find the cathedral, half breeds, High Polo & Ported mouthpieces - ported snaffles MP-42 and 47, high port Salinas, San Joaquin with and w/o copper hood, spades, spoon spades, Mona Lisa and MP-17 with small copper rollers (feeders).
  
  

  Salinas

  You’ll find the Salinas here – with or w/o copper hood, lower and high port.
  
  

  Mona Lisa

  Mona Lisa comes with a copper hood but you can request it w/o the hood if you like.
  
  

  Frog Mouthpiece

  We have 4 Frog mouthpieces to choose from – with or w/o copper hood, without or some tongue relief.
  
  

  Half Breed

  We have 6 different half breeds to choose from: with or w/o tongue relief, with or w/o copper hood, with copper wires, narrow or regular loop (port)
  
  

  Polo Mouthpiece

  You have 2 choices: lower (approx. ¾” high) and high port (approx. (1 ½”).
  
  

  Snaffles

  There are 5 choices: Billy Allen with and w/o rollers, dog bone, twisted and regular broken snaffle.
  
  

  Ported Snaffles

  We have 4 different ported snaffles: with & w/o copper cricket, with and w/o copper rollers on the bars, and square port.
  
  

  Other Mouthpieces

  This is a unique / rare mouthpiece seldom made.




• Bits (Horse Bits) by Style

  In this section we have put custom made silver western horse bits made in the past grouped by these styles: Argentine snaffles, Arizona cheeks, Big Concho, Calvary pattern shank, Charras, Chileno Ring Bit, Gag Snaffles, Las Cruces, Nevada, Number 7, Rod Iron Cheek, Santa Barbara, Santa Lucia, Santa Paula, Santa Susanna, Sonora, Spade bits, and U.S. Style.



• Bits (Horse Bits) by Theme

  For the rider who is looking for Back boned (de Espinazo), Chevron stripes, Crescent Moon, Daisy Concho, Filigree, Hearts, Horse shoe, Pistol Horse Bits, Round, Snake , Special Horse Bits, special Projects, Star, Trophy (ideal for personalizing), Wagon Wheel.



• By description

  See the List of Bits by Description at the bottom of this page or use the Search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen and type the key word of the options mentioned above so you can find what you are looking for.

  If you can't find the custom, handmade silver show horse bit you are looking for, please call us toll free at 877 587-4583 or direct at 209 492-0114. You can also email us at sales@jtsilversmiths.com or use the "remarks" section to let us know of any changes or specific measurements you need.

COLOR / METAL

The Silver Show horse bits are available in:

• Sterling over Stainless

  Stainless Steel with Sterling Silver Overlay (also referred to as WHITE, STERLING OVERLAY, or SOS) like B-1020 SOS



• BLUED, BLACK, BROWN, or PATINA.

  Brown is brown with a shine; Patina is a rusty brown. These are iron inlaid with Fine Silver (also referred to as Sterling inlay or Patina, Black, Brown or Blued Steel). See B-1020 Silver Inlay, Blued. If you want the Blued, black, or Patina with silver overlay, request it (see B-1020 Silver Overlay, Blued). Either send us a message when placing your order or please call us. .

CARE / MAINTENANCE

The iron in your custom made western show horse bit will oxidize eventually creating an attractive contrast to the silver. Moisture and humidity will expedite the oxidation. So keep your handmade bit dry to retard the oxidation. Choose Sterling over Stainless if you don't want them to rust. The silver will tarnish but will give the engraving a nice contrast making them look antique.

MOUTHPIECE

The standard mouthpiece width is 5” but as you can see from the drop menu (once you have selected a bit number, under mouthpiece width), we can make the mouthpiece width as narrow as 4 1/2" and as wide as 6". Arabian horse size is typically 4 3/4". If you need a different width, just let us know.

All mouthpieces are hand forged iron "sweetened" with copper inlay.

Three Mouthpiece Angles are available: 1 - Normal; 2 - Slight Drop (towards horse's tongue); 3 - Straight or Drop towards the back (towards palate). See the Mouthpiece Angles diagram under Mouthpieces main category -- scroll to the bottom of the page.

COST

The mouthpiece is included when purchasing a custom made show horse bit. However, a handful of mouthpieces, mainly the spade and those with more work or copper, are $25 extra; the Chileno MP-25R is $35 extra.

The show custom made, handmade horse bits are available in STERLING OVER STAINLESS (which is Sterling Overlay - all White in color – See B-1020 SOS); and Steel with a BLUED, BLACK, BROWN or PATINA finish (Sterling inlay – see B-1020 Silver Inlay, Blued) for the same price -- as noted in the drop menus. If you want the Steel with a Blued, Black, Brown or Patina finish with sterling overlay (see B-1020 Silver Overlay, Blued), it may be same price or slightly higher.