Horse Bits & Bridles : Shank Snaffle Horse Bits With a Roller
March 32010
A shank snaffle horse bit with a roller has a barrel in the center that can spin and keeps a nutcracker effect from occurring. Learn more about shank snaffle bits with a roller with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.
Expert: Kathy Kentala
Bio: Kathy Kentala owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Austin, TX. She also owns Signal Hill Ranch, a western venue specializing in team penning and ranch sorting, barrels, poles, and other speed events.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Duration : 0:1:14
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