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The Spanish Bit

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The Spanish Bit

By Western Horseman

January 19, 2026

Billy Klapper stands at his workbench in his shop. Photography by Ross Hecox.

West Texas Treasure

September 10, 2024

A Bit on Bits

By Western Horseman

May 1, 2023

Real Life Ranch Wife

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December 21, 2022

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Ranch Life Advice Column

October 10, 2022

Jim Edwards ported D bit is one of his most popular bits.

Bitmaker Jim Edwards Compares Bits

April 30, 2020

Super puncher Dale Brisby talks about bits and how to put a bit in a horse's mouth.

Dale Brisby Bit Talk, Part 2

By Western Horseman

March 24, 2020

Super puncher Dale Brisby discusses bits.

Dale Brisby Bit Talk, Part 1

By Western Horseman

March 10, 2020

Greg Darnall's experience riding horses has helped him refine the craft of making bits.

Bitmaker Greg Darnall Compares Port Bits

October 15, 2019

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