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Why Use Leather Bits?

Leather bits offer a variety of benefits,

-Stemming from their softness, flexibility, and natural properties. -Promoting relaxation and encouraging salvation

-Leather is naturally softer than metal or synthetic materials, reducing the risk of irritation or injury to the horse's mouth.

-When wet, leather softens and conforms to the unique shape of the horse's mouth, providing a more comfortable fit

-Unlike cold metal bits, leather is warm to the touch, which can be more appealing to horses

-The natural texture and taste of leather encourages the horse to chew and salivate, which helps to relax the jaw and neck muscles.

Promotes Relaxation:

-The softness of leather makes it less likely to cause injury or discomfort

-Leather bits, especially those made with vegetable-tanned leather, are generally safe for horses to chew, unlike some synthetic materials that can be harmful if ingested.

-Leather bits can be beneficial for young horses, sensitive horses, and those who dislike metal bits.

-When used correctly, leather bits can allow for clear and effective communication between horse and rider.

-While generally safe, excessive chewing can damage the bit so as with any bit maintenance is essential.

-Leather bits may require occasional oiling to maintain suppleness and prevent drying out.

-Ensure that the stitching on the bit is facing away from sensitive areas and doesn't irritate the horse's mouth

About our Bits

Bit placement can be a very individual thing for riders and horses. The bit can be placed as low as just barely touching the lips to a high as creating two wrinkles. Always make sure the bit fits comfortably at the sides of the mouth without being so big it slides from side to side. Keep your bit well lubricated helping it to maintain softness and flexibility.

Our wrapped bits are designed with your horse in mind. They are made with vegan leather. Nylon thread and all cheek pieces are stainless steel. We take care in hand stitching the bit together over a nylon core. Each step is to ensure durability, longevity and comfort. Stitching has bees wax applied and the bit is oiled several times before being shipped out. Each bit is crafted meticulously severa

But guards are made from vegtan and are laced to ensure a snug fit.

After deciding what style of bit you need. Slim or Wrapped with a core. What cheek pieces you require. Then you need to know what size bit you need. We measure our bits laid flat. The measurement is from cheek piece to cheek piece. We suggest for loose rings or gags to size up 1/4”.

Each bit has a T stamped on the left side. The T should face upwards and on the left side of your horses mouth. Slim Coreless bits the stitching is at the top. Wrapped bits the stitching faces away from lips towards the front. Each bit is pre oiled. We suggest you dip the bit in water before your first few uses. After use clean lightly with water then oil. After your first few uses oil onl

Bit placement suggested is one or two wrinkles at the corners of your horses mouth. Place the bit where your horse is most comfortable. In our experience if your horse chews the bit excessively and all health related and training issues have been addressed going up in size 1/2” has helped alleviate excessive chewing.

Our Cheeks Pieces and Sizes

Loose Ring Stainless Steel 2.5" inside measurement/ 3" outer measurement

Small/Pony size Loose Ring Bits

Smaller or Pony Loose Rings can be ordered with 2.5" (outside Diameter Rings.

Dee Ring 3.25"x 2.5” inside measurement/3.75” x 3” outer measurement

Pony Dee 2.75”x 2.5” outer measurement

2.25”x1.5” inside measurement

Eggbutt Cheek Stainless Steel 2.75"inside measurement/3..25" outer measurement

Full cheek stainless steel size 5.75" length measurement

Pelham cheeks

Pelham cheek Suitable for showing hunters. Stainless steel 4” PELHAM CHEEKS WITH A 7 INCH CURB CHAIN*

Two Ring Gag Bit Stainless Steel 5.25" length measurement

Baucher cheek sizes

The baucher cheek piece has a 4” shank

The ring is outside dimensions 2” by 2 1/4”

CHOOSE YOUR LEATHER BIT

We Design Our bits using Veg Tan Leather. We Pre oil our bits so they arrive to you ready to use.

Veg-tan leather is a natural coloured undyed leather. Thus it may very in colour from very light to a dark chestnut colour. Our bits come to you pre-oiled, the oiling may darken the leather. As with any softer bit material check your bit after every ride for chew marks. To increase the longevity of your bit clean and oil it lightly after every ride. Our leather bits can be recovered at anytime for a minimal charge make it affordable to keep your leather bit useable indefinitely. We hold our workmanship to high standards but do not guarantee any leather bits against damage.

Wrapped Leather Loose Ring $75 +H.S.T. Tax

Wrapped Leather bits. Leather Loose ring with nylon weaved core allowing flexibility combined with a smoother bit for a very sensitive mouth. Nylon thread is used for durability. The 3" rings (outside measurement) are Stainless Steel. Can be ordered in 2.5" rings for pony bits. This bit is made using veg tan leather. This bit is 20 mm x 15 mm approx. This bit is available in any size. We suggest with any loose ring to size up 1/4" larger. All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped leather Baucher bit $135 plus taxes

These bits are made using veg tan leather sewn with nylon thread to resist moisture and rot. They have nylon weaved core for strength and are wrapped giving the bit a smoother feel in the horses mouth. The profile is 20 mm x 15 mm +/- . The cheek pieces are stainless steel. These bits are available in any size.

All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Leather Eggbutt $125 + H.S.T. tax

All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Leather Dee $135 + H.S.T. tax

Wrapped Leather Dee stitched using nylon thread for durability. Narrower profile and the width is +\- 20 mm x 15 mm. Stainless steel cheek pieces. Veg tan leather cones to you pre- oiled. These bits have a nylon weaved core for strength but allow flexibility and a smoother feel for sensitive mouths. Any size available.
All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Pony Leather Dee $135 + H.S.T. tax

Pony Wrapped Leather Dee stitched using nylon thread for durability. Narrower profile and the width is +\- 18 mm x 15 mm. Stainless steel cheek pieces. Veg tan leather cones to you pre- oiled. These bits have a nylon weaved core for strength but allow flexibility and a smoother feel for sensitive mouths. Any size available.
All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Leather Full Cheek $130 + taxes

These bits are made using veg tan leather and stitched with nylon thread to resist moisture and rot. They have a nylon weaved core that increases strength and flexibility and do have a rounder profile than our coreless leather bits. They have a smooth edge contacting the tongue and bars of the mouth creating a smooth contact with the lips. They are 20 mm x 15 mm approx. These bits are available in any size.
All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Leather Two Ring Gag $135 plus taxes

Wrapped Leather Two Ring Gag is designed to have the control of the gag with the softness of a leather bit. The rings are stainless steel. The mouthpiece is 20 mm deep by 15 mm wide +\-. This bit has a nylon weaved core for strength and durability but allows for flexibility And the round profile gives the bit a smoother feel in the horses mouth. As with any loose ring we suggest 1/4" larger size and also bit guards.
All our bits are sold pre oiled and ready for use. Just dip in warm water before your first use. Always clean after use and give a light oiling.

Wrapped Leather Pelham $150 + H.S.T. tax

*NEW 4” PELHAM CHEEKS WITH A 7” CURB CHAIN*
Made Using veg tan leather these bits have no core. They are 20 mm +/- deep by 15 mm +\-wide . They have a thinner profile and have a nylon rope core for strength and allows for flexibility. Wrapped leather bits but still have a smooth edge that contacts the tongue and bars of the mouth. Sewn with nylon thread to resist rot and has a nylon weaved core for strength. They are available in any size.
Our bits arrive pre-oiled and ready for use. Dip in warm water before your first use. Clean and Lightly Oil afterwards

Two Inch Leather Cheek Protectors $5

Add Leather Cheek Protectors to any of our bits with exception to the War Bit.

Cheek pieces CANNOT be added to the War Bit do to its design. Cheek pieces are 2” in diameter $5 and are veg tan leather and are laced on.

2 inch leather cheek protectors laced up on a Wrapped Leather Loose Ring

3” leather laced cheek pieces

-made with veg tan leather

-laced closer

$8 per pair plus taxes

Recovered as a Wrapped Bit $40 + tax and shipping. If you purchased a bit from us we can recover your bit changing to any of our designs.

Recovery includes a new core and leather shell.
Fill out form to have bit recovered.
This price is limited to our Twinholm brand of leather bits only

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All Leather Bit Sales Are Final

All Leather Bit Sales are Final.

All Leather Bit Sales are Subject to Ontario sales tax H.S.T. 13%

All Prices are Canadian Dollars

These Bits are made from Veg-tan leather which is a natural product and may vary in colour and have natural occuring cosmetic flaws.

Although we uphold the highest standards in our workmanship we do not guarrentee any bit.

We strongly recommend proper care of your bit to extend the life of the bit by keeping it clean and oiled. Washing with warm water and oiling with a vegetable or coconut or olive oil.

Before initial use dip the bit in warm water and oil allowing the bit to become malleable. The more your horse wears the bit the more it shapes to that individual. We do recommend one horse uses the bit

We design products from our experience.