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Individually Handcrafted to Fit Your Needs
Easton Bit and
Spur
P.O. Box 1172
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 360-1359
ABOUT US
John Easton and Easton Bit and Spur has been designing and custom building cowboy equipment for over 20 years. Raised in rural upstate New York, John was about thirteen when he and a buddy bought twenty or thirty ponies to break hoping to make some "quick cash". So began John's life long involvement with horses and mules, and his appreciation for the proper cowboy gear. While the pony adventure didn't work out so well, over the years John gained a vast working knowledge in bits and spurs, and unhappy with both the high price and poor quality of products available, John decided to begin building his own.
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In the late 1980's, John had the opportunity to apprentice with Mike MacDowell of MAC Bits in Galt, California, and John's work moved from personal tinkering to serious business. Throughout the years John has attended engraving and silversmithing classes, been fortunate enough to have the generous help of friends and peers such as bit and spur maker Jerry Ginn of Stites, ID, and worked with several trainers. An avid mule enthusiast, John also worked with long time friend and well respected mule trainer Barney Chambers of Coyote Mule Company to develop bits specifically tailored to meet the needs of mule training and riding. During the last 20 years, John has hand crafted everything from driving buggies and carriages, to 3" snaffles for miniature horses. While no longer making buggies, John continues to make high quality handcrafted bits for horses, mules, donkeys, and drafts, as well as spurs, engraved stirrups, and engraved jewelry.
"When I began, I started building bits and spurs for myself-- trying different things, seeing how the animal responded, learning the best fabrication techniques. After friends began asking me to build for them, I realized I wasn't the only one who was unhappy with the equipment that was out there. It has always been my hope to build quality equipment for the working cowboy and the average rider. Bits that work, quality spurs, and good looking products that are affordable and will last." John Easton, owner and craftsman
All Easton Bit and Spur products are numbered and stamped with John's signature
. Each of John's spurs are stamped under the button, and bits on the cheekpiece. Jewelry is generally marked on the back such as for bracelets and buckles.
A full time bit and spur maker, John, his wife Patti, and their children reside in Florence, Montana. You can see John and his work at many shows across the United States each year. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by. John is always happy to chat. We look forward to seeing you!
Handcrafted Traditionally Styled BITS and SPURS Designed for the Working Cowboy
Easton Bit and Spur
P.O. Box 1172
Florence, MT 59833
(406) 360-1359