Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line
Josh Ownbey: Master Craftsman & Texas Panhandle Horseman
Josh Ownbey is a renowned bit and spur maker based in Canyon, Texas, whose work is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Texas Panhandle. With a background in rodeoing, breaking colts, and day working on large ranches, Ownbey brings a unique "in-the-saddle" perspective to every piece he creates. The Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line was established to provide high-quality, hand-forged tools that are both readily available and functionally superior for professional and everyday horsemen alike.
Key Features of the Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line
- Hand-Forged Durability: Every piece is crafted using 4140 high-carbon steel, ensuring maximum strength and longevity for heavy ranch use.
- Signature One-Piece Design: Ownbey is one of the few modern makers who still employs the "old-school" method of one-piece hand-forged spurs and mouth ports, providing unmatched balance and feel.
- Performance-Driven Mouthpieces: His bits often feature copper bars or sweet iron to encourage salivation and a soft, responsive mouth.
- Professional Pedigree: His craftsmanship is trusted by the industry’s elite, including PRCA ropers and World Champion trainers like Kelby Phillips and Tarin Rice.
- Traditional Artistry: Many pieces feature intricate silver mounting and hand-engraved details, blending rugged Western utility with refined aesthetic appeal.
Josh Ownbey Silver Mounted Snaffle w/ J.Martin Buckle Bridle Rig 4143
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Shanked Snaffle with a J. Martin Headstall Buckle Headstall: Leather Split Ear Reins: Leather Rope Reins Shank: 7 1/2" Mouthpie...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Split Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Split Ear Reins: Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 7 1/2" Curb: chain with ...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Silver Mounted 10pt. Spurs
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Heel: 3 1/4" Band: 3/4" Shank: 1 3/4" Rowel: 10pt. Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Slow Twist Hinge Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Headstall Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Hinge Port with Copper Roller Cheek: 8 1/2"...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/ Single Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Headstall: Single Ear Headstall Reins: Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Bars Cheek: 8 1/4" Curb: Chain Measurem...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 8" Curb: Chain Me...
View full detailsHandmade Josh Ownbey 5/8" Headstall Buckle
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineCopper & Silver Mounted Headstall Buckle by Josh Ownbey Buckle Measurements: 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Fits: 5/8" Strap Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Split Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Split Ear with Cowpuncher Buckle Reins: Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction Cheek: 8 1/4" Curb: Chain wi...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Split Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Split Ear with Ryan Clark Buckle Reins: Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 8 1...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Snaffle Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle Cheek: 8 1/4" Curb: Chain with Nylon S...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey High Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: High Port with Copper Bars & Rings Cheek: 8 1/2" ...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Bars Cheek: 8 1/2" Curb: Chai...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey High Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: High Port with Copper Bars & Rings Cheek: 8 1/4" ...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Solid Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Solid Port Cheek: 8 1/2" Curb: Chain with Nylon Strap...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 8 1/2" Curb: Chai...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Snaffle Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Smooth Snaffle Cheek: 7 3/4" Curb: Chain with Nylon S...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Cathedral Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Cathedral Cheek: 9" Curb: Chain with Nylon Straps Me...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Single Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Tall Correction Cheek: 7 1/2" Curb: Chain with Nylon S...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Headstall Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Bars Cheek: 8 1/2" Cur...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Solid Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Single Ear Headstall Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Solid Port with Copper Bars Cheek: 8 1/2" Cu...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Single Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Single Ear Headstall Reins: Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 8 1/2" Curb: Chai...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Solid Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Tall Port with Copper Rings & Bars Cheek: 8 1/2" C...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/Split Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Split Ear Reins: Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Rings Cheek: 8 3/4" Curb: Chain with Lea...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Correction Cheek: 8" Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Twisted Wire Hinge Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Hinge Port Correction Cheek: 7 1/2" Measure...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Twisted Wire Correction Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Rope Reins Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Correction Cheek: 8 1/2" Measurements are A...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Solid Port Bridle Rig w/All New Leather
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: New Split Ear Reins: New Split Reins Mouthpiece: Solid Port with Copper Bars Cheek: 8 1/2" Measurements ...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line8 1/2" Rod Ported Chain Bit 265
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Ported Chain Shank: 8 1/2" Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line7 1/2" Ported Chain Short Rod Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Ported Chain Shank: 7 1/2" Short Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 7 1/2" Short Heavy Ported Chain Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Ported Chain Shank: 7 1/2" Short Heavy Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line8 1/2" Solid Port Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Solid Port with Copper Inlay Shank: 8 1/2" Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 8 1/2" Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Inlay Shank: 8 1/2" Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 8 1/2" Ported Chain Heavy Rod Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy LIne Mouthpiece: Ported Chain Shank: 8 1/2" Heavy Rod Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 8 1/2" Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Correction with Copper Inlay Shank: 8 1/2" Heavy Rods are Approximate
Josh Ownbey 6pt. Spurs
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Heel: 3 1/2" Band Width: 1" Shank : 1 3/4" Rowel: 6pt.
Josh Ownbey Floating Spoon Bridle Rig w/Split Ear Headstall
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Headstall: Split Ear with a Yates "2002" Buckle Reins: Split Reins Mouthpiece: Floating Spoon Cheek: 8" Curb: Cha...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mounted Correction Bit w/Rings
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Silver Mounted Bit Mouthpiece: Correction w/ Copper Rings Shank: 8.5" Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 3 pc. Dogbone Bit w/Rings
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: 3-piece Dogbone w/ Copper Rings Shank: 7.5" Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Correction Bit w/Copper Bars
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Correction w/ Copper Bars Shank: 8.5" Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 5/8" Silver & Copper Buckle Set
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineThis pair of Josh Ownbey Silver and Copper Mounted 5/8" Headstall Buckle is a durable and stylish addition to any equestrian's tack collection. The...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Hinge Port Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: Hinge Port with Copper Roller Cheek: Hinge Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 3/4" Headstall Buckle
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade Headstall Buckle made by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 3/4" Buckle All measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 3/4" Headstall Buckle
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineHandmade Headstall Buckle handmade by Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line 3/4" Buckle All measurements are Approximate Josh Ownbey is a renowned bit and spu...
View full detailsJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Solid Port with Copper Rings Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Bit Mouthpiece: High Port with Copper Rings & Bars Shank: 8.5" Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Solid Port with Copper Roller Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Mouthpiece: High Port with Copper Rings & Roller Shank: 8.5" Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Twisted Wire Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Bit - Silver Mounted Twisted Wire Correction Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Correction Shank: 8 1/2" Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Twisted Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineJosh Ownbey Cowboy Line Bit - Silver Mounted Twisted Wire Correction Mouthpiece: Twisted Wire Correction Shank: 8" Measurements are approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Twisted Correction Bit
Josh Ownbey Cowboy LineMaker: Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line Silver Mounted Bits Mouthpiece: Correction with Twisted Bars Shank: Ball Hinge 8" Measurements are Approximate
Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line
Josh Ownbey: Master Craftsman & Texas Panhandle Horseman
Josh Ownbey is a renowned bit and spur maker based in Canyon, Texas, whose work is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Texas Panhandle. With a background in rodeoing, breaking colts, and day working on large ranches, Ownbey brings a unique "in-the-saddle" perspective to every piece he creates. The Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line was established to provide high-quality, hand-forged tools that are both readily available and functionally superior for professional and everyday horsemen alike.
Key Features of the Josh Ownbey Cowboy Line
- Hand-Forged Durability: Every piece is crafted using 4140 high-carbon steel, ensuring maximum strength and longevity for heavy ranch use.
- Signature One-Piece Design: Ownbey is one of the few modern makers who still employs the "old-school" method of one-piece hand-forged spurs and mouth ports, providing unmatched balance and feel.
- Performance-Driven Mouthpieces: His bits often feature copper bars or sweet iron to encourage salivation and a soft, responsive mouth.
- Professional Pedigree: His craftsmanship is trusted by the industry’s elite, including PRCA ropers and World Champion trainers like Kelby Phillips and Tarin Rice.
- Traditional Artistry: Many pieces feature intricate silver mounting and hand-engraved details, blending rugged Western utility with refined aesthetic appeal.