I am currently trying to season my mare. She is doing a great job so far, more of a free-running style for sure. She is starting to look for the barrels and rate much better. However, I just don't know if this bit I am using is right for her. It's a just a smooth 2 piece junior cow. I am wondering what bits you guys use or suggest? I thought about trying a professionals choice futurity bit, but not sure if that wouldn't be much different? I need some woah since she is a free runner, but I usually prefer 3 piece bits. Just please let me know what bits you guys like the best! My gelding is easy and just runs in an o-ring snaffle lol. 

Can you be specific about what problems you are currently having with your current bit?

Is she not rating for her barrels? (since you say she needs "woah")

She has been rating much better, but I still want a bit that has some woah in case I need it. I just am not convinced this is the right bit for her. Maybe it's too soon to judge since she isn't totally seasoned yet. 

I don't get much feel with a junior cow horse bit. Usually put something to get more flex. A Kathy James bit comes in several different mouthpieces if u feel like u need more control

I'm not a trainer, but I can't live without my Ed Wright Pretzel bit.  I like the feel of the longer shank/purchase and it gives me a little more control when my free-runner is a bit fresh.  Ed Wright and Carol Goosetree bits are my "go to" for most of my horses.  

I usually end up in a Jr cowhorse lol... but if I am running in a big outdoor, I do like the lite lifters, they have a 3 piece and they come in different shanks and purchases. To me they are alot like the Jr Cowhorse, but don't have any gag.  I can say a friend told me to try a Grasshopper, the chain mouth of Charmaynes... I normally dont get along chain mouthpieces, but this bit has a ton of feel and response. 

JMHO    Rate is better taught at slower speeds rather then bigger bits..Good luck!