Everything You Need to Know About Western Roller Bits
Western roller bits encourage horses to relax through their jaw and better accept the bit. Roller bits have a small rotating barrel on the mouthpiece that allows horses to play with the roller, increasing saliva and relaxation. Some bits have the roller at the very center while other bits will have multiple rollers. Roller bits will use materials like copper, plastic, stainless steel, and sweet iron.
Roller bits come in many mouthpiece styles such as d-rings, comfort snaffles, cathedral/spade, correction, double-jointed snaffles, frog port, low and medium ports, spoon, and square ports. You can also find a variety of English style roller snaffle bits on the market. Choosing the best roller bit for your horse can not only help you improve your horse’s training, but allow your horse to be happier and more relaxed in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Bits
What is a roller bit used for?
Roller bits for horses have either single or multiple pieces of rotating metal on the mouthpiece of the bit. The rollers encourage horses to rotate and move these with their tongue, resulting in a more relaxed jaw and better acceptance of the bit.