November 2005

Hinged Roller Copper D Snaffle Bit

This bit helps the trainer who wants to change his horse’s way of responding to the bit.

This bit has a ¾" thick copper roller in the middle of a 5" wide mouthpiece. Two hinges (as opposed to joints) flank the roller, and the arms of the mouthpiece are about ½" in diameter. The roller is free to slide right and left on its bar. The bit rings are D-shaped with hinge attachments. The straight side of the D is 3 ½" long.

The mouthpiece is made of copper and stainless steel. Any jointed bit should be examined for symmetry, as an asymmetrical bit can affect the straightness of a horse’s whole way of going. Also check that any joints or hinges move freely without a place where…