The Top 5 Blessing Bits at NRS

Blessing Bits, exclusively found at NRS, were designed by horseman, Tommy Blessing, with input from some of the greatest performance horse trainers across multiple disciplines. Each mouthpiece, shank, and purchase combination fulfills a specific need to help you effectively communicate with your horse no matter what discipline you participate in. A common characteristic of the Blessing Bits is a slightly longer purchase tying into the shank. This gives the bit a balance point that allows it to sit comfortably in the horse’s mouth but gives the rider quicker contact and release, which is especially important in speed events.

NRSTB06 - Blessing 8” Large Port Chain Bit

The NRSTB06 is one of the all-time best-selling bits at NRS. This bit has an exceptional feel that is achieved with a larger port than some other ported chain bits. Not only is the port wider, which provides tongue relief for your horse but it is also made of a larger diameter metal that actually bites less than smaller diameter ports because the pressure is more evenly distributed across your horse’s palate. With the port connected to chainlink on each side, it sits comfortably in the mouth and allows the rider to get a lot of flex and lateral movement out of their horse. The versatility of the NRSTB06 is why it has been featured in The Team Roping Journal as a favorite among top professional team ropers like Brock Hanson and Charly Crawford.

NRSTB06SS - Blessing 6” Large Port Chain Bit

The NRSTB06SS is the short-shanked version of our most popular bit. With all the same features that come with the mouthpiece of the NRSTB06, tongue relief, even palate pressure, and bar isolation for lateral movement. The difference in the two bits is that shorter s-shank allows the rider to be a little softer in their cues for a horse that may be lighter mouthed or a rider that may be heavier handed.

NRSTB10 - Blessing 8” Correction Bit with Copper Rings

The NRSTB10’s design was inspired by some of the most iconic and effective bits to ever be put in a horse’s mouth. The Blessing Correction bit is extremely versatile, allowing the rider to keep control of their horse, not just in the bridle but through the shoulders as well. The port provides tongue relief and even palate pressure. The bars allow you to keep your horse in the bridle evenly, but being broken and hinging at the port still allows the rider to ask for flexion of each individual side of the horse. The copper rings on the bars help keep the mouth moist and supple for added comfort to your horse.

NRSTB04 - Blessing 8” Chain Bit

The NRSTB04 has the same shank and purchase as the NRSTB06, but the mouthpiece is a straight chain. The chain bit is one of the most common bits found in most tack rooms because of its versatility. The chain lays comfortably across the tongue and bars. There is no tongue relief, but there is also no palate pressure, and this allows the rider to softly throttle their horse and keeps the horse from getting as stiff as some solid mouthpiece bits.

NRSTB18 - Blessing 8” Medium Port Bit

The NRSTB18 is one of the most recent bits to be released in the Blessing Bits line. It has a smaller port than the NRSTB06, which means that the pressure is less on the palate and more on the edges of the tongue. Combine the port with the smooth bars, and it allows the rider to ride their horse into the bridle for more vertical flexion and shoulder control. The shank is more like to Blessing Correction, making this bit quick to apply and release pressure for clear communication between horse and rider.

No matter your discipline or skill level, there is a Blessing bit that will fit into your program. Click to shop the entire line of Blessing Bits.