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
FlahartyFlaharty 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Linda Square Twist Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle
Flaharty Big Betty Twisted Steel Nose Hackamore
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Betty - 8" Style: Hackamore with Twisted Wire Steel Nose Measurements are Approximate
Flaharty Dolly Square Lifesaver Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Sours Shank: Dolly Mouthpiece: Square with Lifesaver
Flaharty Dolly Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Dolly 8 1/2" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Snaffle Measurements are Approximate
Flaharty Patty Square 4pc Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Patty - 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square 4pc Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slo...
View full detailsFlaharty Marne Loose Port w/ Copper Roller
FlahartyFlaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: 7 1/4" Marne Mouthpiece: 3 Piece Loose Port with Copper Roller
Flaharty Reg'lar Betty Rebar Dogbone Bit
FlahartyHandmade 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Reg' Betty Twisted Wire Snaffle
FlahartyHandmade 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Rebar Center Chain Bit
FlahartyMaker: 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked Slow Twist Life Saver Bit FH406
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Locked O-Ring Mouthpiece: Slow Twist with Lifesaver
Flaharty Locked Twisted Wire Life Saver Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Locked O-ring Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Lifesaver
Flaharty Reg. Betty Twist Wire Lifesaver Combo Bit
FlahartyShank: Reg'lar Betty - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Lifesaver Combo
Betty Combo with Square Twist Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle Shank: Duke 7 3/4"
Flaharty Patty Rebar Center Chain Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Patty - 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Rebar Center Chain Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a sl...
View full detailsFlaharty Regular Betty Combo Smooth Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Regular Betty Combo - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle
Flaharty Reg' Betty Combo Square Center Chain Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: 7 1/2" - Regular Betty Combo Mouthpiece: Square Center Chain
Flaharty Reg' Betty Combo Hexagon Center Chain Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Regular Betty Mouthpiece: Hexagon Chain Break Lariat Combo
Flaharty Big Circle Gag Twisted Loose Port with Roller Bit FH358
FlahartyMaker: Flaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Circle Gag - 8 3/4" Mouthpiece: Twisted - Loose Port - Copper Roller
Flaharty - Duke Rebar Snaffle Bit FH354
FlahartyHandmade 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 ...
View full detailsFlaharty Little Marne Hexagon Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty BIts & Spurs Shank: Little Marne - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Hexagon Snaffle
Flaharty Patty Smooth Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Patty - 7 1/2 Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slower r...
View full detailsFlaharty Lil' Betty Square Twist Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Lil' Betty - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Snaffle
Flaharty Lil' Betty Smooth Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Shank: Lil" Betty - 6 1/2" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle
Flaharty Big Circle Gag Square Snaffle Bit FH301
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Shank: Big Circle Gag 8 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Snaffle
Flaharty Duke Twisted Wire Dogbone Bit
FlahartyFlaharty 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 ...
View full detailsFlaharty Duke Square Twist Dogbone Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Duke - 7 3/4" Mouthpiece: Square Twist Dogbone with Copper Roller The Duke weighs 5.6 oz an...
View full detailsFlaharty Big Betty Hackamore Bit
FlahartyThe 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...
View full detailsFlaharty O-Ring Square 3 piece dogbone w/Roller Bit
FlahartyFlarharty 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...
View full detailsFlaharty O-Ring Rebar Dogbone & Roller
FlahartyFlaharty 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 ...
View full detailsFlaharty Linda Smooth Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle
Flaharty Linda Rebar Dogbone Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Linda - 7 1/4" Mouthpiece: Rebar Dogbone with Copper Roller
Flaharty Marne 4 Piece Square Twist Snaffle Bit
FlahartyShank: 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Patty Square Dogbone Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Patty - 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Square Dogbone with Copper Roller Same cheek as the Marne. Th...
View full detailsFlaharty Patty Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Patty 7 1/2" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows ...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Square Twist Snaffle Bit
FlahartyMaker: 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Rebar Snaffle
FlahartyFlaharty 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Square Snaffle Bit
FlahartyThe 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Reg'lar Betty Mullen Combo Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Reg'lar Betty Combo Mullen Bit Mouthpiece: Mullen Shank: Regular Betty 7 1/4" The Reg’lar Betty Combo has a shorter shank ...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Smooth Dogbone w/ Roller Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Mouthpiece: Smooth Dogbone with Copper Roller Cheek: Locked O-ring If you prefer an O Ring with less m...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Square Center Chain Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Locked O-Ring Mouthpiece: Square Center Chain If you prefer an O Ring with less movement then try this “Locke...
View full detailsFlaharty Duke Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty 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...
View full detailsFlaharty Patty Square Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: Patty - 7.5" Mouthpiece: Square Snaffle Same cheek as the Marne. The longer gag allows a slower reaction than ...
View full detailsFlaharty Linda Twisted Wire 3 Piece Bit
FlahartyHandmade by Flaharty Bits & Spurs Cheek: Linda - 7.25" Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Dogbone with Copper Roller
Flaharty O-Ring Smooth Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty Bits and Spurs Cheek: 3" O-Ring Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle
Flaharty O-Ring Square Snaffle Bit
FlahartyFlaharty 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...
View full detailsFlaharty O-Ring Twisted Wire Lifesaver Bit
FlahartyFlaharty O-Ring Twisted Wire Lifesaver Bit 3" Diameter Twisted Wire Lifesaver mouthpiece The O-Ring is a classic design that every horse traine...
View full detailsFlaharty Locked O-Ring Twisted Wire Dogbone Roller Bit
FlahartyFlaharty 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 ...
View full detailsFlaharty 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).