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Flaharty Bits & Spurs

Troy Flaharty: Master Bit and Spur Maker

Troy Flaharty is a world-class artisan and professional bit and spur maker based in Hico, Texas. As a member of the prestigious Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), Flaharty is recognized for blending high-performance functionality with elite western artistry. His work is highly sought after by professional barrel racers, ropers, and horsemen who require precision-engineered gear.

Background and Career

Raised in a family of Western performance horse trainers, Flaharty’s craftsmanship is rooted in real-world experience. He competed in rodeo on a scholarship to Fort Scott Community College, where he attended his first fundamental bit-making workshop. For over twenty years, he has balanced the life of a working cowboy—training horses and ranching in Kansas and Oklahoma—with the technical evolution of his craft.

In 2010, Flaharty shifted his focus toward the artistic side of the trade after attending a workshop at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This journey led to him winning the TCAA Emerging Artist Competition in 2015 and a subsequent TCAA fellowship, eventually earning him full membership in the association in 2023.

Signature Craftsmanship

Flaharty Bits and Spurs are known for their balance, "feel," and innovative use of materials like Chromalloy and Damascus steel. His collections, such as the Betty, Marne, and Duke lines, are staples in the barrel racing industry.

Quick Facts:

  • Location: Hico, Texas
  • Specialties: Handmade bits, custom spurs, silver engraving, and Damascus steel work.
  • Affiliations: Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) Member.
  • Notable Awards: TCAA Fellowship recipient, TCAA Emerging Artist Competition Winner (2015).
  • Education: Fort Scott Community College (Rodeo Scholarship).

Flaharty Locked O-Ring Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH486

Flaharty Bits and Spur Shank: Locked O-Ring Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle The Locked O-Ring is very similar to an original o-ring but offers less m...

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Flaharty Linda Square Twist Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH482

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle

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Flaharty Big Betty Twisted Steel Nose Hackamore

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SKU: FH474

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Betty - 8" Style: Hackamore with Twisted Wire Steel Nose Measurements are Approximate

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Flaharty Dolly Square Lifesaver Bit

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SKU: FH473

  Flaharty Bits and Sours Shank: Dolly Mouthpiece: Square with Lifesaver

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Flaharty Dolly Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH457

Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank:  Dolly 8 1/2"  Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Snaffle Measurements are Approximate

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Flaharty Patty Square 4pc Bit

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SKU: FH452

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs  Cheek: Patty - 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square 4pc Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slo...

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Flaharty Marne Loose Port w/ Copper Roller

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SKU: FH430

Flaharty Bits & Spurs  Shank: 7 1/4" Marne  Mouthpiece:  3 Piece Loose Port with Copper Roller

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Flaharty Reg'lar Betty Rebar Dogbone Bit

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SKU: FH427

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Reg'lar Betty - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Rebar Dogbone with Copper Roller The Reg'lar Betty weighs 5.6 oz...

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Flaharty Reg' Betty Twisted Wire Snaffle

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SKU: FH426

Handmade by Flaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Snaffle Shank: Reg'lar Betty - 7.25" The Reg'lar Betty weighs 5.6 oz with a 7.25 in...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Rebar Center Chain Bit

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SKU: FH407

Maker: Flaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Rebar Center Chain  Cheek: Locked O-ring If you prefer an O Ring with less movement then try this loc...

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Flaharty Locked Slow Twist Life Saver Bit FH406

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SKU: FH406

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Locked O-Ring Mouthpiece: Slow Twist with Lifesaver

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Flaharty Locked Twisted Wire Life Saver Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH405

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Locked O-ring  Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Lifesaver 

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Flaharty Reg. Betty Twist Wire Lifesaver Combo Bit

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SKU: FH391

Shank: Reg'lar Betty - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Lifesaver Combo

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Betty Combo with Square Twist Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH390

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle  Shank: Duke 7 3/4"

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Flaharty Patty Rebar Center Chain Bit

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SKU: FH386

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs  Cheek: Patty - 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Rebar Center Chain  Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a sl...

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Flaharty Regular Betty Combo Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH371

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Regular Betty Combo - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle  

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Flaharty Reg' Betty Combo Square Center Chain Bit

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SKU: FH369

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: 7 1/2" - Regular Betty Combo Mouthpiece: Square Center Chain

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Flaharty Reg' Betty Combo Hexagon Center Chain Bit

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SKU: FH367

  Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Regular Betty Mouthpiece: Hexagon Chain Break Lariat Combo

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Flaharty Big Circle Gag Twisted Loose Port with Roller Bit FH358

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SKU: FH358

Maker: Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Circle Gag - 8 3/4" Mouthpiece: Twisted - Loose Port - Copper Roller

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Flaharty - Duke Rebar Snaffle Bit FH354

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SKU: FH354

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Duke - 7 3/4" Mouthpiece: Rebar Snaffle The Duke weighs 5.6 oz and has a 7.75" in cheek and 1:1 ...

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Flaharty Little Marne Hexagon Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH341

  Handmade by Flaharty BIts & Spurs Shank: Little Marne - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Hexagon Snaffle

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Flaharty Patty Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH324

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Patty - 7 1/2 Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slower r...

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Flaharty Lil' Betty Square Twist Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH312

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Lil' Betty - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle  

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Flaharty Lil' Betty Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH309

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Lil" Betty - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle  

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Flaharty Big Circle Gag Square Snaffle Bit FH301

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SKU: FH301

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Circle Gag 8 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Snaffle

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Flaharty Duke Twisted Wire Dogbone Bit

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SKU: FH288

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Duke 7 3/4" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Dogbone with Copper Roller The Duke weighs 5.6 oz and has a 7 3/4" in cheek ...

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Flaharty Duke Square Twist Dogbone Bit

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SKU: FH286

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs   Cheek: Duke - 7 3/4" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Dogbone with Copper Roller The Duke weighs 5.6 oz an...

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Flaharty Big Betty Hackamore Bit

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SKU: FH284

The Flaharty Hackamore is a new spin on an old favorite, designed not to make a horse stiff like a typical Hackamore. The noseband has a gag effect...

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Flaharty O-Ring Square 3 piece dogbone w/Roller Bit

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SKU: FH272

Flarharty Bits and Spurs The O-ring is 3 in. diameter. Classic design that every horse trainer needs, and widely used in the first stages of train...

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Flaharty O-Ring Rebar Dogbone & Roller

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SKU: FH270

Flaharty Bits and Spurs O-Ring Mouthpiece: Rebar with copper roller and Dogbone The O-ring weighs 5.6 oz with a 3 in. diameter. Classic design ...

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Flaharty Linda Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH260

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs  Cheek: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle  

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Flaharty Linda Rebar Dogbone Bit

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SKU: FH253

Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Rebar Dogbone with Copper Roller

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Flaharty Marne 4 Piece Square Twist Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH252

  Shank: Marne 7 1/4" 4 Piece Square TwistSnaffle Mouthpiece  The Marne Cheek has a 1:1 ratio with very minimal gag for a quick reaction ti...

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Flaharty Patty Square Dogbone Bit

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SKU: FH250

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Patty -  7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Dogbone with Copper Roller Same cheek as the Marne. Th...

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Flaharty Patty Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH249

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Patty 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows ...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Square Twist Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH403

Maker: Flaharty Bits & Spurs The Locked O-Ring is very similar to the classic o-ring but offers less movement and will give a quicker reaction...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Rebar Snaffle

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SKU: FH234

Flaharty Bits and Spurs The Locked O-Ring is very similar to an original o-ring but offers less movement and will give a quicker reaction since th...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Square Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH230

The Locked O-Ring is very similar to an original o-ring but offers less movement and will give a quicker reaction since there is less signal. Chee...

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Flaharty Reg'lar Betty Mullen Combo Bit

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SKU: FH212

  Flaharty Reg'lar Betty Combo Mullen Bit  Mouthpiece: Mullen Shank: Regular Betty 7 1/4" The Reg’lar Betty Combo has a shorter shank ...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Smooth Dogbone w/ Roller Bit

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SKU: FH191

  Flaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Smooth Dogbone with Copper Roller Cheek: Locked O-ring If you prefer an O Ring with less m...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Square Center Chain Bit

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SKU: FH131

  Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Locked O-Ring Mouthpiece: Square Center Chain If you prefer an O Ring with less movement then try this “Locke...

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Flaharty Duke Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH127

Flaharty Duke Twisted Wire Bit 7.75" Cheek  Twisted Wire Mouthpiece The Duke weighs 5.6 oz and has a 7.75 in cheek and 1:1 ratio. This bit has...

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Flaharty Patty Square Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH118

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Patty - 7.5" Mouthpiece:  Square Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slower reaction than ...

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Flaharty Linda Twisted Wire 3 Piece Bit

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SKU: FH100

  Handmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Linda - 7.25"  Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Dogbone with Copper Roller

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Flaharty O-Ring Smooth Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH095

Flaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: 3" O-Ring Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle

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Flaharty O-Ring Square Snaffle Bit

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SKU: FH094

Flaharty Bits and Spur The O-Ring is a classic design that every horse trainer needs, and is widely used in the beginning stages of horse trainin...

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Flaharty O-Ring Twisted Wire Lifesaver Bit

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SKU: FH397

  Flaharty O-Ring Twisted Wire Lifesaver Bit 3" Diameter  Twisted Wire Lifesaver mouthpiece The O-Ring is a classic design that every horse traine...

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Flaharty Locked O-Ring Twisted Wire Dogbone Roller Bit

Flaharty
Original price $210.00 - Original price $210.00
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SKU: FH064

Flaharty Bits and Spurs 3" Diameter  Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire with Copper Roller and dogbone The Locked O-Ring is very similar to the O-Ring with ...

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Flaharty Bits & Spurs

Troy Flaharty: Master Bit and Spur Maker

Troy Flaharty is a world-class artisan and professional bit and spur maker based in Hico, Texas. As a member of the prestigious Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), Flaharty is recognized for blending high-performance functionality with elite western artistry. His work is highly sought after by professional barrel racers, ropers, and horsemen who require precision-engineered gear.

Background and Career

Raised in a family of Western performance horse trainers, Flaharty’s craftsmanship is rooted in real-world experience. He competed in rodeo on a scholarship to Fort Scott Community College, where he attended his first fundamental bit-making workshop. For over twenty years, he has balanced the life of a working cowboy—training horses and ranching in Kansas and Oklahoma—with the technical evolution of his craft.

In 2010, Flaharty shifted his focus toward the artistic side of the trade after attending a workshop at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This journey led to him winning the TCAA Emerging Artist Competition in 2015 and a subsequent TCAA fellowship, eventually earning him full membership in the association in 2023.

Signature Craftsmanship

Flaharty Bits and Spurs are known for their balance, "feel," and innovative use of materials like Chromalloy and Damascus steel. His collections, such as the Betty, Marne, and Duke lines, are staples in the barrel racing industry.

Quick Facts:

  • Location: Hico, Texas
  • Specialties: Handmade bits, custom spurs, silver engraving, and Damascus steel work.
  • Affiliations: Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) Member.
  • Notable Awards: TCAA Fellowship recipient, TCAA Emerging Artist Competition Winner (2015).
  • Education: Fort Scott Community College (Rodeo Scholarship).

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