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Bit Basics: Linsay Rosser-Sumpter’s Breakaway Bits

Consider this permission to expand your bit collection.

Linsay Rosser Sumpter breaks down her bit collection.

Using the right breakaway bit at the right time can make all the difference—but what to use? And when? And why? Women’s Rodeo Championships Commissioner Linsay Rosser-Sumpter shares some of the bits she uses, whether starting a new horse or fine-tuning an experienced one. Watch the full video here.

Getting started with the D-ring snaffle

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“With a new horse, I first like to see how they feel. I was lucky to ride for Bobby Ingersol when I was younger and he gave me this D-ring snaffle. I ride everything in it to get a feel for the horse.”

Staying soft with a spoon bit

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“If the horse is pretty light-mouthed, I like to use a broken-mouth spoon bit. Marc Gilkerson built this one. It’s got a nice soft feel and it’s not super aggressive. When it comes to curbs, I like to use leather. I really want my horses to be soft and supple and I don’t like to have to pull to stop or back up. I like to have a lot of feel in my horses, so I start them soft and slow.”

Breakaway bits for competition

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“When it comes to bridles to compete in, in every roper’s arsenal should be a Petska chain bit. They feel great on a lot of horses. It does have a chain curb, so there’s a little more bite to it. I like to use this bit on some younger horses”.

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“I have another bit I really like to use that has a little gag—a Tristan Mahoney bit. It has a little bit of pull to get a horse’s attention and a lot of left and right.”

Use a mechanical hackamore with caution

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“Everybody is going to have a mechanical hackamore, but you have to be careful. They can be pretty aggressive. If you have a pretty broke horse, you can throw one on. But you can really get a horse’s attention with it so you need to be careful.”

This is just a peek at Linsay Rosser-Sumpter’s bit collection. Watch the full video of her favorite breakaway bits on Roping.com.

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