My favorite bit for gaited horses! 

Margaret Loy no use bits

Miche, thanks for that info!!!! From talking with Mark, I was just under the impression that he had developed the bit, but I will correct my thinking!!! So glad you enjoy the artistic part of the videos. That is the fun part for me, of course!

Mark Sullen designed the original Rocking S Snaffle bit. It was originally a plain two piece mouthpiece with the new cheek pieces. He had sent the bit to me to try out and I found it to be very helpful for a lot of horses. The horses it didn't help were ones with a thick tongue or low palette. Wanting to have a bit that would help these kind of horses as well, I designed what would eventually be the Rocking S Raised Snaffle mouthpiece. The idea behind the Raised Snaffle is that the mouthpiece lays back in the mouth where there is more room, rather than forward in the mouth as most regular snaffles do. It was also designed with plenty of tongue relief as well as limited upward movement so as not make contact with the roof of the mouth during use. The original Raised design had a solid barrel, or roller, where the center hinged piece is now. My thought was to use the barrel to limit possible collapsing movement of the bit in the horses mouth. However, when the prototype came out, the manufacturer had put the hinged piece in place of the roller. During R&D, we found that horses seemed to like the bit as is, and so we went forward with it. We had actually talked about doing a second Raised Snaffle with the roller, but never did. I'm happy you are having so much luck with it!

@@markrashid741 I really want one with a cricket.

Good tip, BarbedStar. Thanks! Sometimes I get fed up and just roach her, lol. Being a TWH, it all grows back fast.

BarbedStar We are about to get a mare just like that. Thankfully she has had a foaling break with a sensible owner, and we have had a chance several times to work with her. Hope you will update here later how it is going with yours.

Just so you know, I hate the wonder bit. It is a gag bit, which is not gentle. I see most horses in a wonder bit with their heads up. The imus bit is better, but still has a long shank. That is why I recommend the Rockin' S Raised snaffle and the MacGregor releasing bit with short shanks. Transition would be in a small area, not a trail ride. Pretend like he is a green horse and teach him to turn and stop and back up. Get him nice and soft. :)

Tina, great question, I have used the IMUS training bit, but I never like it. The horses I used it on didn't seem to like it and seemed to love the Rockin S Raised snaffle much more.

I saw an Imus bit a couple of years ago -- waaay too heavy for my sensitive little gal!

Tina Anderson .

Thank you so much!

I haven't worked with them. I just took a look and the 3 piece snaffle looks okay, but I think I would still like the unique design of this bit better. :)

thank you

Do you have a photo? You can email me at ivyshorses@gmail.com

Ang Lane i personally don’t recommend using a rear girth or crupper to get the back of your saddle to lay down. It sounds like it may be your saddle doesn’t properly fit your horse. But without seeing it, it’s hard to say. JMO and best of luck to you and happy riding 😀

I use a Myler 04 D-ring snaffle on my TWH mare. It looks very similar to this one -- lots of tongue room. It's the only bit I've tried that she'll tolerate.

There is a correct front and back way to put the bit. I do talk about it in the video. Basically, if you put it on the bridle and hold it up, the mouthpiece should be leaning back slightly.

Ivy Schexnayder Thank you so much! That's how I oriented it, but I will rewatch the video anyway. Naturally I missed that detail. 😜

Ivy Schexnayder I apologise. You answered all my questions. I should've researched before asking. You are so patient. Thx!

There are almost 100 videos on this channel. There are more on Facebook. There is mostly just the one size bit. The five inch.

Are you serious?..................'full cheek comfort snaffle'.................'comfort'.............a term the company uses to sell to the ignorant. Bits are pain compliance devices.

I personally use bitless on most of my horses, but many of my clients use bits. I try to help them train their horses and use the gentlest possible. And if someone wants to use just a halter, I encourage that, but safety is first and I don't want my clients getting hurt. I wish everyone could ride safely and kindly without bits, but that isn't possible yet.

@Horse named Calypso Here's a similar bit. It's the one I used before going to the bosal with my gaited horses. They're around $30 or so usually. French link full cheek snaffle. www.equestrianhouse.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/full-cheek-french.jpg

It should fit them with no issues!

If his mouth is dry, you might want to switch to sweet iron or copper. :)

And if you are worried about brakes, then make sure to practice the stop at all speeds and excitement levels. Do the stop training I teach, especially at the canter and fast canter.

@@IvyS thanks so much!

@@tinacampbell8867 You are very welcome.

You can ride a horse in anything you train them.

@@IvyS thank you so much

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Bits should not be used for any purpose.................except, perhaps, for a toilet paper holder.

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I don't sell these bits unless I'm posting a used one for a client

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You do not need a bit! Great question! I ride all my horses without a bit!

Diana Lips I would like to hear Ivy's answer as well, but I think some horses take advantage and pull through a halter a little more. Buck Brannaman mentioned this in his 7 clinics video. Mine is probably pulling down with about 40 lbs to dive for snacks, and that's hard on my old shoulders. I am solving this in her rope halter using better timing, and redirecting though. When she is good, gaits well, and asks nicely, she can have a snack. A bit can help them get a little more fine-tuned in their lateral work as they get farther along in training. I have heard you can develop them pretty far with a bosal though.

KK-------The horses you refer to are not pulling the halter, they are pulling through the rider. Not the horse's fault. 'I have heard you can develop them pretty far with a bosal though.'...................very far with a rope halter.

I do! If you need help finding a used one, let me know.

@@IvyS ty!

@@IvySI would love help in finding a used one. Do the rings that you attach to the bridle press into the face? My horse has tmj issues.

I agree! Bitless is so amazing! The thing is I am working with people who are primarily trail riders and above all, I don't want them to get hurt. :D Training is the answer, but just getting hurt for no reason is not good.

Ivy Schexnayder glad to hear you do ride bitless. But aren't the people you work with in an equally amount of danger with the bit then? Or even more because if they just pull on the bit and the horse wants to get relieve from the bit it might rear up. (I don't know what level horse riding they are but if they are really beginner level then they might pull. Though I get that without a bridle you need to learn more to use your sit to help stop the horse and that isn't something you learn right of the bat)

I am a big advocate of bitless bridles! I think are wonderful and I use them in my riding, but I know that many people would get hurt with a bitless bridle as they wouldn't put in the time it takes to make a horse safe to ride bitless. :)

That's what I love to hear!! Thanks xx

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