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If Spurs Could Talk: JB “Barry” Guillory’s Drive to Carry on Tradition
For Louisiana bit and spur maker JB “Barry” Guillory, the true art of his craft lies in the one-to-one connections he makes with his clients, and in his one-at-a-time approach to his product.
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Bit Junkie: Helton’s Gordy Alderson Chain Port
This month’s favorite bit: Kayelen Helton’s Gordy Alderson bit.
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Levi Lord’s Seven Ported Shank by Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs
This month’s favorite bit: Seven Ported Shank by Kerry Kelley Bits & Spurs, ridden by 2020 NFR Qualifier Levi Lord.
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The Bits That Won the World: 2000 to Present
The complete list of team roping world champions, their horses and the bits they used to win world titles from 2000 to 2020.
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The Roper’s Bit Man: Paul Petska
Rodeoing and training horses has always been a part of the Petska legacy, but the claim to fame are Paul Petska’s Petska Bits that are ridden by nearly every team roper around the world.
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Bit Junkie: Kollin VonAhn’s Scott Ironworks Bit
Two-time World Champion heeler Kollin VonAhn on his bit of choice.
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The World’s Greatest: Preston Williams Hardware
Arizona team roper, trainer and bit and spur maker Preston Williams strives for perfection in everything he creates. He was also crowned 2009’s World’s Greatest Roper
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Clayton Van Aken’s Guide Piece
This month’s favorite bit is Clayton Van Aken's Greg Darnell bit.
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The Right Hinge: Logan Medlin’s Hinge-Port
This month’s favorite bit: Medlin’s Hinge-Port The bit that won the Wildfire.
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Dog-bone: Lane Siggins’ Preston Williams Hardware Bit
This month’s favorite bit: Preston Williams Hardware