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TWINHOLM Equestrian Services

TWINHOLM Equestrian ServicesTWINHOLM Equestrian ServicesTWINHOLM Equestrian Services

Welcome to Twinholm Equestrian Services, Proudly part of Equestrian Sport

Welcome to Twinholm Equestrian Services, Proudly part of Equestrian SportWelcome to Twinholm Equestrian Services, Proudly part of Equestrian Sport
Order Form

Fill order form on the link below to order a leather bit

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Fill in the form and we will send an invoice and start designing your leather bit

Bit Placement

 Each Comfort bit and/or Slim bit has a T stamped on the left side. The T should face upwards and on the left side of your horses mouth.  Wrapped bits the stitching faces away from the lips towards the opening of the mouth.   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 with an oil of your choice.  After your fir

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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.  

Each horse carries the bit slightly different.  Leather bits allow your horse to shape and carry the bit in a more comfortable way.  Allowing them to relax.  This is an example of a Wrapped leather full cheek that has been in use for several years.  The horse prefers a slight forward mullen shape. 

Placement of wrapped bit on a bridle.  Stitching away from lips. 

Our Leather Bits Differ From Most

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs which are affordable and have your horses well being and comfort in mind.

Our Wrapped, Comfort and Slim Coreless are designed with your horses well being in mind.

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

 

Our bits are designed with a stainless steel rings and all bits have a nylon core for saftey, durability and to help prevent stretching.  Our veg tan leather is oiled with oils to promote a soft bit that encourages your horse to respond more willingly.  We suggest dipping your bit in warm water for at least the first few uses to create a soft malleable bit that encourages acceptance.  Clean with water and lightly oil after use.

 Leather is a natural product and can vary in colour as you will see in our photos. Leather bits can help ease the tension of bits and bitting.  All our bits can be made custom sizes to suit your needs as Dee’s, Pony Dees, Eggbutts , loose rings,  two ring gag, full cheek or Pelham shanks and are all stainless steel for longevity. We suggest dipping your bit in warm water for at least the first few uses to create a soft malleable bit that encourages acceptance.  Clean with water and lightly oil after use.uality.     

 Our Comfort bits are our most flexible bit.  They have a nylon core for strength but are very flexible and easily bend.

Our Slim Coreless bit has a thinner profile for those horses that like less bulk carried in their mouths.

Our Wrapped leather bit is made of veg tan leather.  The leather is wrapped so that the seam does not come in contact with the tongue, bars, lips of the mouth. A great choice for a very sensitive mouth. 


WRAPPED LEATHER BIT

Several years of experimenting with leather bit designs we have carefully chosen leather bit designs

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

We design a wrapped Leather Bit.  This bit has smooth contact with your horses lips, bars, tongue and roof of the mouth. The bit is sewn with nylon thread on the front of the bit.  It has a nylon core allowing the bit to be flexible but sturdy.  This bit design is for very sensitive mouths. This bit has a rounder profile allowing smooth edges to come in contact with your horses lips, tongue, roof and bars. 

This bit is available with any of our stainless steel cheeks. it is custom sized for you and is shipped pre oiled and ready for use.

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

We design several leather bits with your horses comfort in mind. Our bits are of  veg-tan leather and are malleable so that the horse can carry the bit in a comfortable position. Leather is a natural product and can vary in colour as you will see in our photos. Leather bits can help ease the tension of bits and bitting.  All our bits can be made custom sizes to suit your needs as Dee’s, Pony Dees, Eggbutts , Loose rings,  Two ring gag, full cheek or Pelham shanks and are all stainless steel for longevity. We suggest dipping your bit in warm water for at least the first few uses to create a soft malleable bit that encourages acceptance.  Clean with water and lightly oil after use.   

  All our bits are custom to your specs and can be made in any size.  Our bits come pre-oiled with mineral oil. All leather bits are sold with no warranty and all sales are final. We are not responsible for breakage. We do our best to supply a quality product.

Our bits can be ordered in any size.  Allow 1/8 inch for sizing up or  down as all are bits are hand made with a natural product variations can occur slightly in colouring and sizes.  

Wrapped leather bit depth

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

Wrapped leather bit depth

Wrapped leather bits are approximately 20 mm deep with a round appearance and a seam that faces away from lips, bars, tongue and roof of mouth.  

Wrapped leather bit width

Our bits are designed with your horse in mind

Wrapped leather bit depth

Wrapped leather bits are approximately 15 mm wide with rounded edges for a sensitive mouth. 

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

Coreless leather bits are folded leather over.  They have NO nylon core.  If your horse does chew bits perhaps one of our other styles of bits are a better choice.  The thinner profile is for those that prefer less bulk in their mouth. They are made from veg tan leather.  If your horse does not like alot of bulk in their mouth.  It has a double stitch line to give strength and to help stretching..  The Slim bit has a thinner profile and is double stitched creating slimmer, firm bit .  Nylon  thread resists rot and gives your bit longevity and durability.

These bits are available in all our stainless steel cheeks.  Your bit is custom sized to suit your horse. This bit is shipped to you pre oiled and ready for use.

Slim bit depth

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

Coreless leather bit approximately 18 mm deep

Slim leather bit has a thinner profile than our wrapped leather bits. The stitched side is approx.  18 mm +/-. 

Slim bit width

SLIM CORELESS LEATHER BITS

Comfort Leather Bits

Slim leather bits are approximately 10 mm wide. Giving a thinner profile for horses that prefer less bulk in their mouth. With no core it allows a thinner bit for those that prefer less bulk.

Comfort Leather Bits

Comfort Leather Bits

Comfort Leather Bits

 Our Comfort Leather Bits are Designed to be very Flexible.  They have a single stitch line which allows the bit to easily bend and be shaped in your horses mouth. The top of the bit is rounded and hand rubbed to create a smoother edge.  We suggest dipping the bit in warm water before each use and oiling the bit lightly afterwards .  This bit will be shipped to you pre oiled so it is ready for use.

Comfort Bit Width

Comfort Leather Bits

Comfort Bit Width

Our  comfort bit measures 20 mm +/-.  

Comfort Bit Width

Comfort Leather Bits

Comfort Bit Width

The comfort bit has a thicker profile than the coreless bit but is slimmer than our wrapped bit. Approximately 13 mm width.  It is the most flexible bit we design.

Size difference and stages of use of our bits

This photo demonstrates the stages of use. The Coreless is pre oil, the comfort is new and a ready to be shipped to a customer.  The wrapped bit has been used for one year. 

This photo demonstrates width difference. Wrapped on the left being the thickest, comfort in the middle and the slim Coreless on the right. These are examples of bits after use. 

Our Cheeks Pieces and Sizes

Loose Ring Stainless Steel 2.5" inside measurement/ 3.25" outer measurement

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

Two Ring Gag Bit Stainless Steel 5.25" length measurement

Leather Bit Styles We Offer

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.    

Slim Coreless Leather Loose Ring $60 + H.S.T. tax

Slim Leather Loose ring double stitched for durability and to help prevent stretching. The slim bit has a thinner profile. The 2.5" rings (inside measurement) are Stainless Steel.  This bit is made using veg tan leather. This bit is 18 mm x 10mm +/- . This bit is available in any size.  We suggest with any loose ring to size up 1/4" larger. Ships to you pre oiled.

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. 

Comfort Leather Loose Ring $70 +H.S.T. Tax

Comfort Leather bits.  Leather Loose ring with nylon weaved core And single stitch line allowing for a more flexible bit.  Nylon thread is used for durability.  The 2.5" rings (inside measurement) are Stainless Steel.  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 Loose Ring $85 +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 2.5" rings (inside measurement) are Stainless Steel.  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.  

Slim Coreless Leather Eggbutt $105 + H.S.T. tax

  These bits are made using veg tan leather and double stitched with nylon thread to resist moisture and rot. They do have a thinner profile at 18 mm x 10 mm +/- wide.  The cheek pieces are stainless steel  The bit arrives to you pre-oiled. 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. 

Comfort Leather Eggbutt $115 + H.S.T. tax

  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  a single stitch line allowing more flexibility. The profile is 20 mm x 13 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 $130 + H.S.T. tax

  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. 

Slim Coreless Leather Dee $115 + H.S.T. tax

 Leather Dee is Double stitched with nylon thread for durability. Narrower profile  with no nylon core and the width is +\- 18 mm x 10 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. 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. 

Comfort Leather Dee $125 + H.S.T. tax

Comfort 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 and a single stitch line allowing for the most flexibility. 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 Dee $140 + 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.

Slim Coreless Pony Leather Dee $115 + H.S.T. tax

Pony Leather Dee is Double stitched with nylon thread for durability. Narrower profile and the width is +\- 18 mm x 10 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. 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. 

Comfort Pony Leather Dee $125 + H.S.T. tax

Pony Comfort 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 and a single stitch line allowing for the most flexibility. 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 $140 + 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.

Slim Leather Full Cheek $110 + H.S.T.

 These bits are made using veg tan leather and double stitched with nylon thread to resist moisture and rot. The double stitched design increases strength and durabiltiy and  they do have a thinner profile than our comfort leather bits. They have a smooth edge contacting the tongue and bars of the mouth. They are 18 mm x 10 mm approx. . These bits are avaiable 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. 

Comfort Leather Full Cheek $120 + H.S.T.

 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 single stitch line allowing the bit to be very flexible. 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 Full Cheek $135 + H.S.T.

 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. 

Slim Coreless Leather Two Ring Gag $100 + H.S.T. tax

  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 18 mm by 10 mm approx. . This bit has a very thin core giving it a thinner profile. As with a loose ring we suggest a 1/4" size larger and suggest 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. 

Comfort Leather Two Ring Gag $110 + H.S.T. tax

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 of the bit.  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 Two Ring Gag $125 + H.S.T. tax

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. 

Slim Coreless Leather Pelham $130 + H.S.T. tax

4” PELHAM CHEEKS WITH A 7” CURB CHAIN*
Made Using veg tan leather these bits have no core. They are 18 mm +/- deep by 10 mm +/- wide . They have a thinner profile and have no core but have double nylon stitched lines for strength.    
Our bits arrive pre-oiled.  Before using dip in warm water and afterwards clean and lightly oil. 

Comfort Leather Pelham $140 + 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. Comfort leather bits are our most flexible bits.  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

Wrapped Leather Pelham $155 + 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

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 per pair or  3" in diameter  $8 per pairmade of veg tan leather and are laced on. 

2 inch leather cheek protectors laced up on a Slim Leather Dee

Bit recovered as Slim Leather Bit $40 +H.S.T. plus shipping. If you have purchased a bit from us we can recover your bit in any of our designs.

Bits recovered as Comfort $45 +H.S.T. tax plus shipping. Any bit purchased from us can be recovered in any design we have.

Recovered as a Wrapped Bit $55 +H.S.T. tax plus shipping. If you purchased a bit from us we can recover your bit changing to any of our designs.

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  

Do we recover leather bits other than our own?

Yes we can recover certain types of leather bits that are not designed by us.  Email us through the website. Let us know the brand and send a photo. Recovering other brands is $70 plus tax plus shipping. 

Leather bits are soft. Kindness comes from the riders hands.


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