Western Bits

H&R Editor Chelsea Shaffer's custom bit collection.

Read about my MVBs—most valuable bits—and why I wouldn’t walk into a tack room that didn’t have these options.

This simple, go-to piece of tack has more going for it than you might know. Learn about proper use and different styles of snaffles.

Gain insight into three common problem bits with the potential to pinch, poke, or otherwise make your horse wince. Plus learn how your bit works on your horse’s mouth for a happier ride.