DIY Bit Hobble for Snaffle Bits

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Have you ever wondered why some people use a bit hobble with their snaffle bit?
Daniel Dauphin of Dauphin Horsemanship tells you why this safety feature should be on all snaffle bridles, shows you how to tie a simple but effective bit hobble, and how to set up the headstall, reins, and bit to work properly and safely.
If you can properly tie a rope halter, you can make your own effective bit hobble in a matter of seconds.
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I created this video with the TH-cam Video Editor ( / editor )

[@misssmarteepants3465]

I also put it behind and have since I was a little girl. I just saw too many of them banging around under the chin to the irritation of the horse. Put behind the reins it keeps it from swinging forward and gives it more stability. Just made more sense to me, especially when people put those heavier chain straps. Love this video it’s a throwback for me as when I couldn’t afford a bridle I would actually make the whole thing out of rope or bailing twine. Wasn’t pretty but it worked so I didn’t care.

[@sierrajade4587]

NOW I know what I've been doing wrong. It was the color all along!

[@dianereiser6417]

I'm going to try this, thanks for sharing.

[@chaveligalvan985]

I needed this about 2 years ago haha but I’m bringing my heavy horse down to a snaffle so I don’t break his mouth w a harsh bit

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

Thanks!

[@tarabowman1006]

Thank you for this!! I made one today!!

[@StuckInNy]

👀😆, lol!
Thanks for the video!
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[@seankusmc163]

Could I just use an old leather curb strap? Thank you....Sean

[@DanielDauphin]

seandoublek406 yessir

[@georgiascott5779]

Daniel, did you really say thong? hee hee

[@DanielDauphin]

Absolutely !

[@Nitrostreak]

Not the thong, too! 😂

[@ringothefourth4491]

I prefer bitless so idk why I am here lol, but good video

[@chrisohanlon7561]

Oof I came here for diy hobby horse bridle

[@forensicgirl]

Although your reasoning behind using a bit hobble makes sense, the mouthpiece on your demonstration bit is horribly thin. I strongly recommend against ever putting that bit in a horse's mouth.

[@DanielDauphin]

This is indeed a tiny twisted wire snaffle. I used it because I needed a bit for the video and this one wasn't currently on a headstall. It hasn't been ridden in a few years now. While I agree that this bit has the potential to be severe, it also has the potential to be just the right tool in the right hands. There definitely is a level of horseman that can get along with a bit like this with no ill effects. Check out our other videos on bits if you really do want to learn more about such things.

[@alyssaainsworth4060]

Your bit could cut right through your horses mouth you need a new bit

[@DanielDauphin]

This is indeed a tiny twisted wire snaffle. I used it because I needed a bit for the video and this one wasn't currently on a headstall. It hasn't been ridden in a few years now. While I agree that this bit has the potential to be severe ( I think you should have to have a license to use one), it also has the potential to be just the right tool in the right hands. There definitely is a level of horseman that can get along with a bit like this with no ill effects. Check out our other videos on bits if you really do want to learn more about such things.

[@anniekekoegelenberg1301]

That is one nasty bit. It is very very thin which makes it a much stronger bit and judging from your intro video it does not look like you have the lightest of hands.

[@DanielDauphin]

This is indeed a tiny twisted wire bit. As the bit itself wasn't the point of the video, I grabbed one that wasn't on a headstall. In other words, this bit hasn't been ridden in several years. I agree that you should have to have a license or pass a test to use something like this, but it can be a great tool in the right hands. Loads of horses have told me that my hands meet that standard. Hopefully, one day I'll be good enough to meet your standard. I always check out the channels of those who post comments like this one. It is pretty amazing how green some riders are yet they want to critique highly accomplished horsemen. While I didn't find any video of you handling a horse, clearly, we see the world in very different ways. Nice to live in a world where that's possible and all it amounted to was a disrespectful comment. While the feeling in my hands is very good, my personal feelings are pretty tough. Enjoy the rest of your day.

[@DanielDauphin]

If you actually do want to know more about bits, according to my research and things like "likes to total views ratios" and "dislikes per total views ratios", you've found one of the very best resources on that information on the web. We've got hours of video that you apparently have not watched. You should check those out. You just may find your assumptions to be very far off the mark.

[@anniekekoegelenberg1301]

Daniel Dauphin hey bud, I mean no disrespect. Thank you for replying and clearing that up, you really get a lot of oukes out there that don't realize the strength of their own hands and I do see it daily. However judging my TH-cam is not a very sufficient way to judge my riding skill. If you put yourself out there you need to be prepared to get some or other critic.

[@anniekekoegelenberg1301]

Daniel Dauphin I also went and checked out some of your other videos and found some of the info you gave to be quite generous and helpful and although I am not at all western oriented (mainly because my country does not really have western as a option). I do apologize, my comment was not as researched as much as I should have duly noted.

[@juanvanderberg4981]

i hate bits simply because i believe they are really not necessary

[@madisondelamater1132]

Ok, so why comment on the video? Or comment at all?

[@xyloqhone]

the bits hurt the horses --_--

[@skylersherker3005]

Yea... keep living in your little bubble bud

[@baysfordays7156]

Square Puddle ummm ok

[@to_azy2508]

I hate bits 😭🤐😒

[@DanielDauphin]

Łpß_ Rîvèr thanks for letting us know! We were sure all curious as to your feelings...