SmartPak Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Bit Keepers

Bit Keepers

Bit Keepers attach from top of full-cheek bit to bridle strap to keep cheek pieces upright. Bit Keepers are sold in a set of two. Brown leather.
Average Customer Rating:
4.613 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
(31 Reviews) 27
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
29 of 30(97%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bit Keepers
Review 1 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Purchase Ever

October 29, 2012
ByHana
fromFlordia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"i love these bit keepers so much i use them in shows and all around the barn!"
 
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Review 2 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great keepers - did the job

May 6, 2013
Bykk44
fromNew York
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"These are a nice color and quality. Have a nice feel and weight to them, and are a good size. If I need another pair, I'd definitely get these."
Review 3 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

March 22, 2013
ByArmyWife02
fromTacoma, Washington
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
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Review 4 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great value

February 26, 2013
ByTitanQH
fromMid-Atlantic
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Bought these to go with a full cheek bit. They provided great leverage when adjusted properly. Plus they match my SmartPak Plymouth bridle! Easy to install and haven't slipped off."
Review 5 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

For the price it does what it should

February 11, 2013
ByJint
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"No particular comment other than that they work just fine for its intended purpose. As turned out, the color was perfectly matching to my bridle, too. Not having purchased anything similar before, I cannot compare this to any other keepers."
Review 6 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

more colors please

October 23, 2012
ByClassysmom
fromNew Caney, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Good product. Does the job. Just wish it would come in more colors so it could match my chestnut colored bridle."
Review 7 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Quality

October 2, 2012
ByClassysmom
fromNew Caney, TX
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Good Quality. The only thing I would recommend is having these come in different leather color options. My bridle is a Newmarket Brown (chestnut) color and these do not match. This was the only color option I had to choose from."
Review 8 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good Quality Product

February 22, 2012
Byoreorodeo
fromRuston, LA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"The bit keepers were made of good quality leather. Both sides fit my bit and my bridle unlike a pair that I bought from a local tack store. Very happy with this purchase. Love SmartPak."
Review 9 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Fit

February 5, 2012
ByAmber
fromIL USA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"If these keepers are positioned properly, there is zero chance of them coming off the bit. They should be placed BELOW the 'hook', so as to be sitting farther down the bit. If you place them above the hook in the cheekpiece, then the keepers sit too high up on the bit and can slip off."
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Review 10 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Must have to keep the bit in position.

January 16, 2012
ByShyama
fromChicago, IL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I just gave them a try with the new bit. They are must to have to keep the bit in right position. My horse didn't do "wrong things" as usual as I use regular sniffle bit on him. His head was in right position for the 40 mins riding in arena."
Review 11 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Functional

September 19, 2011
ByBarnMother
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Good value and works well for my mare. These bit keepers are longer than those I have purchases in the past, allowing the bit to "float" more. If you have a horse you really need to "set" the bit on, these keepers may be too long. Also, the hole to slip the corner of the bit in are a touch large and have allowed the bit to slip out on a few occasions."
Review 12 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Not that great

August 26, 2011
ByJumperLover
fromSouthern California
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"These keepers do not hold my full cheek in very well. One side is always popping out, it seems that the keeper is bit to large."
Review 13 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

everything I hoped for

August 21, 2011
ByRainAndMud
fromWashington
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have nothing to complain about with these. The quality and fit were both quite good."
Review 14 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice basic bit keepers

February 4, 2011
ByKrisP
fromConnecticut
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Purchased these bit keepers to go with my oakbark bridle, they match great. The leather quality is good and they fit over my korsteel twisted snaffle which has larger bulbs on the end. The stitching is secure, unlike the more expensive ones found at my local tack shop (it unraveled after only a few rides, hence my purchase here)"
Review 15 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

February 3, 2011
ByAppyDressage
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Nice quality leather, and holes big enough to fit a variety of full cheek bits. Color was a little lighter than expected, but easily darkened to the shade I needed with just a few oilings. Recommended."
Review 16 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Simple and effective

December 21, 2010
ByWhyevernot55
fromOhio
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"These things keep my horse's full cheek bit from catching on things (like the seam of my pants - seriously, saw that happen once). They darken nicely to match my bridle and hold up incredibly well!"
Review 17 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice bit keepers

December 2, 2010
ByKansasHunter
fromManhattan, KS
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought these to match my Smartpak Harwich bridle and they match pretty well. With a coat or two of oil it will be perfect. Sturdy stitching and nice leather at a great price. I also had a free shipping code, which made these the best deal I found."
Review 18 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

What I needed!

November 29, 2010
By3ways3days
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"If you need bit keepers, here they are. Nothing special; average quality leather, matches a wide variety of bridle colors. My only complaint is they're a bit too big for my full cheek's tips."
 
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Review 19 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good Keepers

July 18, 2010
ByPonyStrides
fromBay Area, California
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Keeps the full cheeks in place. Matches most bridles and accepts oil. They are a little bigger/looser than other keepers but fit okay otherwise."
Review 20 for Bit Keepers
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

March 8, 2010
Bypickleickle630
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Nice quality leather. The loops were a little bigger than I needed, but that may just be my bit. I recommend them."
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