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Home  >>  horse & rider >> For the Horse >> Bits
Bits We have access to a very wide range of bits from mini size to Clydesdale.  The bits are categorised by specific type rather than brand or style.  Eg. various snaffle bits will be listed under their most relevant section such as loose ring, eggbutt or full cheek.  Most bit sections include bits manufactured from a wide range of materials: from stainless steel, to copper mouth, sweet iron, Apple Mouth (polyurethane covered), rubber mouth, rubber covered mouths, etc.

Bit Size Chart

XXD Clydesdale 7.00" 18.0cm
XD Draught Horse 6.50" 16.5cm
WB Warmblood 5.75" 14.5cm
F Full Size (or "Horse") 5.50 13.5cm
C Cob 5.00" 12.5cm
A Arab 4.75" 12.0cm
P Pony 4.50" 11.5cm
SH Shetland 4.00" 10.5cm
W Weanling 3.50"   9.0cm
MP Mini Pony 3.00"   7.5cm

To take these measurements, straighten the bit loosely and measure between the inside edges of cheeks, eggbuts or ring holes.


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Bit Accessories

Valley Country stocks a broad range of bit accessories including FM keepers, gag cheeks, bit burrs and guards, bit clips, martingale stops, rubber rein stops, a tongue tie, rubber cheekers and more.

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Bit Straps & Bit Lifters

Straps for rearing bits and bit lifters for racing bits.

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Chifney & In-Hand Bits

This section includes an assortment of bits from popular thoroughbred anti-rearing bits through to bits suitable for showing in-hand.

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Curb Chains & Guards

Curb chains, guards, hooks and lip straps and also western curb straps can be found in this category.

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Dee Bits

We have stainless steel, Apple Mouth, sweet mouth, straight mouths, jointed mouths, twisted mouths etc. If you are after a Dee bit we should have whatever  you need!

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Dexter, Lugging & Overcheck Bits

Valley Country offers Australia's widest  range of dexter, lugging and overcheck bits, including butterfly bits, crescendo bits, regulator bits etc.

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Driving Bits

This section contains bits designed specifically for driving. Also check other sections for bits suitable to harness racing, eg lugging bits.

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Eggbutt Bits

Probably the most popular bits in our catalogue, we have a great range of eggbutts, in every conceivable type  and material.

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Full Cheek Bits

Valley Country offers a very large range of full cheek bits including Tom Thumbs and FM bits.

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Gag Bits

This section includes gag bits as well as multi-ring snaffle bits which are often referred to as Dutch gags. For gag cheeks, check under Bit Accessories.

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Hackamore Bits

Hackamores are becoming popular bits, not only in the western arena but also as useful bits in other competition sports such as jumping and eventing.

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Half Cheek Bits

Valley Country offers an excellent range of half cheek bits including half spoon and the Baucher half cheek snaffle.

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Kimblewick Bits

Kimblewick bits provide some curb action and the slotted ring styles allow the rider to adjust the level of leverage used by attaching the reins through the top or bottom slots. Kimblewicks are available in jointed, straight and port mouths.

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Loose Ring Bits

Lots of different loose ring bits, including snaffles, mullen mouths, french mouths, etc. Generally the majority of the bits are in stainless steel, though there are some inexpensive chrome plated bits included. This section also includes sweet irons, copper mouths etc.

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Multi-Purpose

This category currently contains the revoloutionary  Mac's Equine Pee-Wee bit. This bit is so different in design it offers a high level of functionality suitable for multiple purposes.

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Pelham Bits

Pelhams are very useful bits as they can be used as an introduction to double reins, or, used with pelham roundings or forked reins, they are a useful curb bit for ponies. Rugby Pelhams are probably less functional but give the appearance of a bit and bradoon. Look under Western bits for Western Pelhams. Look under Bit Accessories for pelham roundings, and under the Reins sub-section under Bridles, for forked reins.

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Western Bits

Valley Country has a very good range of western bits suitable for training, showing, cutting, western pleasure etc, including snaffles and shanks. Also look under loose rings, eggbutts and full cheek for other American bits.

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Weymouth Bits

Weymouth bits are available in fixed and sliding cheek. Some are available separately and others are packaged as bit and bradoon sets.

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