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Member:
Seraf

Posted on Sunday, Sep 3, 2006 - 6:52 pm:

Has anyone used one of these snaffles before? Does anyone know if it is legal to show hunters in?
Member:
Dove2

Posted on Tuesday, Sep 12, 2006 - 2:52 pm:

Thanks for asking this question. I'm in the process of looking into these as well, as they come very highly recommended by Mark Rashid. The comment made in his recent clinic was that, if they are not legal, the training that comes from them and the softness they provide the horse during training, would not necessarily be undone during the one or two days of showing. You could swap the bit and probably still attain the performance you would have in the Rocking S snaffle bit. Personally, I don't see why they would be illegal, but then I haven't read any of the rules either. I'd like to show in a Western Pleasure class and I'll be looking into that. Will report back as soon as I get some more information.
Member:
justin

Posted on Friday, Feb 1, 2008 - 12:04 pm:

Hi,

Does anyone have any updated information on the Rockin' S snaffle. I use a KK Ultra training snaffle and I am thinking of trying out the Rockin' S and see if it works any better.

thanks!
Member:
dove2

Posted on Friday, Feb 1, 2008 - 9:07 pm:

Hi Jane,
What timing you have! I am in a clinic with Mark Rashid's protege, Kathleen Lindley, and as I'd mentioned before, they both endorse this bit. I initially bought the double jointed snaffle Rocking S, and then later the single jointed Rocking S snaffle. I did that because last Fall Kathleen mentioned that double jointed snaffles put a lot of pressure on the horse's tongue and they just can't get pressure relief from the double-jointed snaffles.

Today we worked on the fact that my gelding is extremely resistant to snaffles - all snaffles - and pulls and chomps. Most horses seem to love the Rockin' S bit. (See stories on Mark Rashid's website.) In all honesty, I personally didn't see a huge difference between it and a standard full cheek snaffle - other than cheek piece shape. If your horse might put his eye out on a full check snaffle, then the Rockin' S round cheek shape would be better.

What is the problem your horse is having with your current bit?
Member:
justin

Posted on Monday, Feb 4, 2008 - 9:05 am:

Hi Dove2,

Thanks for your response! I'm not really having any problems...I use a thin KK Ultra training snaffle (double jointed with the 45 degree tilted lozenge in the center) and I've been very successful with that on three very different kinds of horses. I was just curious and like to try new gadgets and see what they are all about.

Jane
Member:
dove2

Posted on Monday, Feb 4, 2008 - 10:33 am:

There sure is quite a bit to know about bits! A double-jointed snaffle with a tilted flat piece in the center is typically a Dr. Bristol bit - quite a harsh bit in that it really applies a lot of pressure to the tongue because of the angle. I would guess that your bit having a lozenge shape probably softens that pressure a little.

I think you would like the Rocking S snaffle bit. After all, it's endorsed by one of the finest horsemen around (Mark Rashid) who doesn't like to try new tack without a specific benefit! Good luck!
Member:
maggienm

Posted on Monday, Feb 4, 2008 - 10:16 pm:

My KK Ultra is referred to as a French Link. They have a slightly different design than the Dr. Bristols.
I agree Dr. Bristols are thought of as a harsher style bit.
The French Link bits are gentle on the mouth due to their unique shape.
New Member:
airborne

Posted on Monday, Jun 18, 2018 - 1:09 am:

Is a chin strap used with the Stage A Snaffle-Rockin "S" ?
New Member:
airborne

Posted on Monday, Jun 18, 2018 - 1:34 am:

Is a chin strap used with the Stage A Snaffle-Rockin "S" ?
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