People can order products via the website ( phone (30), or email ( The base price on bits is $125 and on spurs $240. They have a list of parts, finishes, and extras for their bits and spurs and people choose exactly what they want. It can take up to a year before the final product is offered to the general public.Īlmost all bits and spur orders are custom orders. Tom works closely with professional riders during the development of new products to make certain of their performance, and feedback is considered for the final designs. Word got around the western horse circuit Tom sold his house and built his shop and began hiring his team, which he calls a small family. In 1998, a multiple winner of American Quarter Horse Association World Championships began using Tom’s bits. Tom decided to pursue bit and spur crafting full time and the process was refined into the high quality craftsmanship that Tom Balding Bits and Spurs is known for today.įor 15 years Tom ran the company as a one man operation. He quickly learned through trial and error what was required of the bits in order to perform at the level his clients required. The business began with Tom putting together scrap sailboat parts to create the first bit design. In 1984, a neighbor asked Tom to repair a broken bit - and that began his journey to Tom Balding Bits and Spurs. Tom has always been drawn to working with metal. He takes pleasure in supporting his community and his days are full running the business, spending time with family and being involved in the community however, he also takes time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors that captured him in the beginning. Tom admired the breathtaking scenery and limitless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Being an avid outdoorsman he was drawn to the area after a visit to Sheridan. Tom Balding, Tom Balding Bits and Spurs 655 Riverside Sheridan, WY 82801 30 After leaving the fast-paced life in California, Tom Balding moved to Sheridan, Wyoming. This week we are featuring Tom Balding Bits & Spurs of Sheridan, WY Visit their website (click here) to learn more about this service - and if you are a Wyoming business who’s not a member, be sure to inquire about membership! There are many benefits! We are thrilled to team with the Wyoming Business Council to feature a Wyoming First business every week on our blog! Wyoming First is a program that promotes Wyoming member businesses. Visit our website & read the current issue
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