Tom Balding Short Shank Snaffle Bit

Tom Balding Short Shank Snaffle Bit

Choose this Tom Balding snaffle bit for its versatility and reliable simplicity. The short shank and single joint mouthpiece are made of sweet iron to perform beautifully for a lifetime. The standard five-inch snaffle fits most horses and accommodates many styles of riding. Handmade in the USA.

This bit is part of the Tom Balding Baseline collection of useful bits that are attractively priced and boast the handmade quality riders appreciate. Baseline bits are the choice of riders who want function plus superior craftsmanship for everyday use.

Not sure if this Tom Balding bit is right for you? Check out for a no-risk one-week trial. Pair this high-quality bit with curb chains and other training and headstall accessories that are in stock and ready to ship fast from Mary’s Tack and Feed.

Tom Balding is the quintessential self-made man. Growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, he taught himself to weld, do carpentry – and ride and train horses. The first company he started made sailboat equipment. After moving to a little plot of land in Wyoming, he started designing and fabricating bits and spurs for his neighbors. His breakout moment came in 1998, when championship competitors started using his bits. Word spread about the handmade quality of Tom Balding bits, and his success soared from there. Today, the is an industry leader for craftsmanship and design.

Since 1963, Mary’s Tack and Feed has been proud to call itself part of the Southern California equestrian community. With an online presence and a huge inventory of Western and English saddles, tack, riding apparel, pet supplies and horse health products from brands you trust, we’re the one-stop shop for horse lovers, trainers and riders all over the country. Find everything you need for the best competition or pleasure riding experience right here.for friendly, knowledgeable advice on anything from custom bridle setups to special order products to the latest Breyer model horse release.