Our story: WHY we built Bighorn Web Solutions. Learn more →
Our story: WHY we built Bighorn Web Solutions. Learn more →
Our story: WHY we built Bighorn Web Solutions. Learn more →
Our story: WHY we built Bighorn Web Solutions. Learn more →
Tom Balding Bits & Spurs is a heritage equestrian brand rooted in the legacy of master bit maker Tom Balding. Known for precision craftsmanship and premium quality, the company designs and manufactures custom bits, spurs, and related horse tack that blend traditional hand-forging techniques with modern performance standards. With decades of experience and a reputation for durability and rider-centered design, Tom Balding Bits & Spurs serves serious riders, trainers, and collectors who value authenticity, comfort, and enduring performance in every piece of equipment.
Tom Balding sought us out to perform a Magento 2 to Shopify 2.0 replatform. This included bringing multiple 3D product creator experiences to life within a complex product set along with a fresh, custom web redesign.
Bighorn partnered with Tom Balding Bits & Spurs to plan and execute a structured Shopify 2.0 replatform focused on data integrity, system reliability, and long-term scalability. The engagement began with detailed project planning around third-party applications, data migration strategy, and design requirements to ensure all downstream development work was built on a stable foundation.
From there, Bighorn led the development phase by cleaning, importing, and validating product and ecommerce data, implementing the site theme, and integrating required third-party systems. Special attention was given to their Dopple 3D Configurator experiences to support customer needs and expectations. Bighorn built a save as well as a share feature custom for them to meet their customers’ purchasing needs. The project moved through alpha and beta testing with documented validation and stakeholder review, culminating in formal approval and coordinated go-live planning to ensure a smooth launch with minimal disruption to the business.
One of the exciting aspects of the Tom Balding experience is the 3D product creators. This allows customers to build, save and even share their creations with their network. With such a premier, hand-made product – this group of features was a really neat touch.
With a stable, well-structured and designed Shopify ecommerce foundation in place, the Tom Balding team can focus on their core strengths—product quality, customer relationships, and brand stewardship—while relying on a platform that is maintainable, extensible, and ready to support future growth without disruption.
