Everything You Need to Know About Roller Snaffle Bits

Roller snaffle bits are a great choice for a horse that can get locked in their jaw or nervous and evasive towards the bit. Snaffle bits with rollers have a small barrel-shaped mouthpiece, usually at the center sitting right above the middle of the tongue, that spins as the bit moves in the horse’s mouth. These rollers not only give the horse something to play with, but this can help relax a horse through the jaw and poll, allowing them to be more accepting of the bit.

Snaffle bits with rollers come in a variety of mouthpiece styles such as comfort snaffles, single and double-jointed snaffles, and low ports. Depending on the cheek piece you prefer, you can choose from a variety of styles when choosing a roller snaffle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Snaffle with Rollers

What is a roller bit for horses?

Roller bits for horses have a small rotating piece, usually at the very center of the bit, that encourages horses to move them with their tongue, resulting in a more relaxed jaw and horse. Roller bits can help a horse relax and be more accepting of the bit. Copper snaffles with rollers can also increase salivation which leads to better relaxation in horses.

What does a roller on a bit do?

A roller snaffle bit encourages horses to play with the rotating mouthpiece of the bit, increase salivation, relax the jaw, and ultimately help horses become more accepting of the bit.

What does a copper roller do on a bit?

A copper roller on a roller snaffle bit increases salivation for the horse which can help a tense or nervous horse give through their jaw and poll, relaxing and accepting the bit.

Want to learn more about snaffle bits? Check out Horse Bits 101: What is a Snaffle Bit?