Curb Straps

On a shanked bit, a curb strap keeps the bit in place and provides the leverage the bit was designed to have. On a snaffle bit, the curb serves as a hobble, keeping the rings attached to each other so the bit can more effectively transmit the rider's signals. It also prevents the bit from being pulled through the horse's mouth when doing a one-rein stop.

We currently offer four different styles in several leather choices. See pictures below.

Grass Knot Curbs 

This style is often called a bit hobble. It is rarely used on a shanked bit, like a half breed or a spade, but it can be if properly adjusted. We offer them in a lightweight red latigo (my personal recommendation because of their flexibility), and in English Bridle leather. The ones made of bridle leather are available in black, dark brown, medium brown, burgundy, chestnut and tan to match all of our headstalls. Harness leather ones are available also to match those headstalls as well.

Signature Curbs

This style is one of my own design and is only suitable for use on a snaffle bit. It attaches to the bit with leather buttons. My husband teaches all of his horses to pick up the bit on their own so that anyone (even children) will be able to bridle them. He loves this curb because he can unbutton one side and get the strap out of the horse's way until he learns how to pick up the bit. It is only available in lightweight latigo because of way the leather buttons are made.

Single Buckle Curbs

These are typically used on shanked bits, but can also be used with a snaffle if you want a dressier look than the Grass Knot or Signature straps. They are made with English Bridle leather and are available in all six colors to match our headstalls; black, dark brown, medium brown, burgundy, chestnut and tan. The heel bar buckles are available in brass, chrome on brass and stainless steel.

Manx Curbs

The Manx curbs are a button-on style without the tails like our Signature curbs. Therefore we named them after a cat with the same missing appendage. These were designed to meet a client request and we liked them so much we decided to offer them as a standard design. These are only available in a lightweight latigo and are not adjustable so they are only suitable for a snaffle bit.

Below are photos of all four styles. Please click on photos to enlarge.

	A grass knot curb strap made of light latigo.
	Our signature curb strap. Note the leather buttons on each side. This curb strap is only for use on a snaffle bit.
	This is our single buckle curb. The curb strap on top is done in dark brown, and the bottom curb is medium brown. The leather loops are handmade in our shop out of the same leather used to make the curb and the high quality heel bar buckles are available in brass, chrome and stainless steel.
	Our manx curb is a more streamlined version of the signature curb strap. Like the signature curb, it can only be used on a snaffle bit.

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