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Now Available!
The Anatomy of Bitting
with Dr Deb. Bennett, Ph.D. and Dave Elliott, Master Bitmaker

Complete, accurate information on how to select and fit a bit for YOUR horse. Study real horse skulls, working models and many different bits. Dr. Deb and Dave take you take you step by step to a much better understanding of how bits work You will learn:

  • Leverage vs. non-leverage bits
  • How to figure leverage and severity
  • How to measure and fit a bit
  • Building a bit from scratch
  • Spade bits and other historical bits
  • How bits interact with the anatomy and conformation of the horse's head
  • What every rider needs to know about horse teeth
  • What is the right age to start your horse in a bit
  • How the bit communicates with body parts behind the head

Both English and Western bits are featured

An Incredible Value!
Four Disk Set
Eight full hours of Instruction

Elliott Bit 'n Spur also designs and creates buckles, jewelry, saddle silver and unique awards. Just call 403-687-3000 or e-mail sales@elliottbitsandspurs.com for more information. Please see the gallery here on the web site for some examples.