Tom Balding Bits & Spurs

Tom Balding Bits & Spurs The industry leader in quality design and crafting of handmade custom bits and spurs in Sheridan, Wyoming USA. Click the link on the right for more information!
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www.tombalding.com Tom grew up in California and began welding the day he graduated from high school. He started his own company and for almost ten years, he made sailboat equipment and was a certified aircraft welder for the US Government. In 1980 he bought a piece of land outside Buffalo, Wyoming; and in 1984, a woman asked him to weld a broken bit. From that moment on, Balding knew he would des

ign and fabricate bits and spurs. Eventually, in 1998, a World Champion Horseman started using Balding’s bits. Word got around the horse circuits that Balding’s bits were the best that money could buy. He later built his shop in Sheridan Wyoming. His business may have expanded to thousands of orders, but he maintains quality control and treats his small staff like family. Our Spirit:
Passion to do what is best for the business and everyone impacted by the business – our customers, employees and community

Our Four Core Values:
- Quality & price in everything we do
- Care & respect for one another and the community
- Elite product that sets the standard in our industry
- Attention to craftmanship, design, and materials

Leading the Industry:
We craft state of the art bit and spur designs backed by industry leading technology and innovation for riders seeking a balanced product that offers ease of use, quick response, better movement, and a longer product life. We work directly with world class professional riders and trainers to ensure all your needs are met. We are the best, and though often copied we are never duplicated. Satisfaction Guarantee:
We offer a trial bit service for customers to try before they buy. We understand this is an investment and want to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the bit you purchase. If you receive a product and are, for any reason, not satisfied with the craftsmanship please give us a call and we will make it our top priority to make it right. Warranty:
Tom Balding Bits & Spurs warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship. We do not warranty normal wear and rust.

06/17/2026

🤠🐎🤠RODEO WEEK SCHEDULE🤠🐎🤠

Sheridan WYO Rodeo Week is bigger and better than ever for 2026 - especially as we celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial!

There are SO many epic events taking place in the next few weeks -- we've put together as many as we could find, but if you know of something that we've missed, let us know and we'll add it to the list!

for a printable PDF version of this schedule visit sheridanwyoming.org

06/12/2026
06/12/2026
🔨 We're Hiring! Join the Tom Balding Bits & Spurs Team 🔨Looking for a job where you can learn a real craft, work with yo...
06/08/2026

🔨 We're Hiring! Join the Tom Balding Bits & Spurs Team 🔨

Looking for a job where you can learn a real craft, work with your hands, and be part of a team that takes pride in what they build?

Tom Balding Bits & Spurs is looking for a Production Team Member to join us in Sheridan, Wyoming.

This position starts with polishing and finishing work—the final steps that help make every bit and spur worthy of carrying the Tom Balding name. From there, you'll have the opportunity to learn additional skills and grow within our production team.

We're open to a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're a student looking to learn a trade, someone seeking part-time work with room to grow, or a retiree wanting to stay active and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to meet you.

What we're looking for:
✔ Reliable and hardworking
✔ Willing to learn
✔ Takes pride in quality work
✔ Enjoys working with their hands

TIG welding experience is a plus, but not required. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Part-time position with the potential to become full-time for the right person.

Bring a resume and stop by the shop to introduce yourself. While experience is always appreciated, we're just as interested in meeting the person behind the resume. Attitude, work ethic, and a willingness to learn matter just as much to us as what's written on paper.

Since 1984, we've built our products one piece at a time. We're looking for someone who wants to learn how it's done.

06/08/2026
Barn Tack room Photo this morning thanks to  Rexroat
06/08/2026

Barn Tack room Photo this morning thanks to Rexroat

The marine industry has lost a true icon, but the values Bill and Mary built their company upon will continue through th...
06/05/2026

The marine industry has lost a true icon, but the values Bill and Mary built their company upon will continue through the generations of family carrying their legacy forward.

Bill was someone I greatly respected. His belief that every customer deserved quality equipment at a fair price is a principle that resonates deeply with me and one that helped shape the way I think about business and craftsmanship.

Bill and his wife Mary built more than a successful company in Garhauer Marine, they built a legacy founded on craftsmanship, innovation, fairness, and family. For decades, they set an example of what a family business should be, treating customers, employees, and friends like family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Felgenhauer family during this time.

Fair winds and following seas, Bill.

— Tom Balding
https://bitchinattitude.com/a-nautical-icon-has-passed-bill-felgenhauer/

❤ We took our Heart Rowel, flipped it around, and ended up with something entirely different. ♥The new S2 Rowel features...
06/04/2026

❤ We took our Heart Rowel, flipped it around, and ended up with something entirely different. ♥

The new S2 Rowel features a 1¼" 6-point design precision-cut from stainless steel and hand buffed for a smooth finish. It offers a more pronounced feel than our original Heart Rowel. ❤

▪️Sold as a pair and includes stainless steel rowel pins. $35.00

"Sometimes the best ideas come from looking at something from a different angle- "

Rowel S2 is a 1 1/4" 6-point rowel in a stainless finish. Tom Balding rowels are precision cut, and each rowel is hand buffed to achieve a smooth finish. Rowels are sold as a pair and include stainless steel rowel pins. **Generally, ships within a week. ~ Rowels are 1/8" material~ Pins are 3/16" Dia...

06/04/2026

A good horseman does more than train one...
He builds confidence. He builds desire. He brings the try forward.
That kind of work pays off for years. –af

Address

655 Riverside Street
Sheridan, WY
82801

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13076728459

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