Myler Bits

[loopylou]

Who has used or got a Myler Bit, i know there are lots of different types but just wanted a bit of feed back on them??

I was at Royal Windsor yesterday and was talking to a lady about them, they seem impressive, but for the price of them wanted to see if anyone else has used them and what they thought??

[bevbob]

Id be very interested in this too. I saw them at Chatsworth last year but there was a huge queue to talk to the lady so didnt bother.
The numbers baffle me?

[jojoebony]

I had a short shank combination bit for Ebony. She was strong, leaned on the bit and dropped her shoulder round corners. She was very light in the hand with this bit and she flexed better through her poll when schooling and hacking, however, she could still be strong at times. Due to having independent side action I found I could encourage her not to drop her shoulder as much.
For us it was a grear bit for everyday work but I couldn't have used it for group canters, etc as it was a very mild bit. I had tried a variety of bits with her including a hanging cheek french link, mullen mouth snaffle, mullen mouth pelham and Dr Bristol (she worked well in this but it had a severe action even when it wasn't needed), the combination bits have a different type of action depending on the contact given.
Friend had the low port comfort snaffle for her fell mare and had a similar result, lighter in the hand, more responsive to rein aids.
You can hire them from bit banks which I would definately recommend due to the price. I would have had to pay £8 if i hadn't have kept mine so it is worth the money.

[blackjack]

Hi,

I have got the high port comfort snaffle for Jack and it has been a miracle worker. Since having it he has stopped head tossing normally (except when really over excited!!) and now works in a rather nice outline most of the time. They are well worth their money and you can try them through Gill's Bit Bank who are down south here but I am sure do a mail order scheme. Look them up on the internet and give them a call, they are very helpful indeed and will guide you to the correct bit for your particular pony. I would defiantely recommend them to anyone. The high port snaffle gives a pony more room for his tongue and apparently Dales have rather fat tongues and so this makes it more comfy for them.

give them a try, well worth the money!!

[loopylou]

Thanks for your replies, it was Gill's bit bank i spoke to on Friday at the show, i am sure it was Gill herself that i spoke as well. I really like the idea of the bits and having a Highland he has a fat tongue like Dales, (sure it is to help get the food into their mouth faster, LOL).

Might give them ago as you can trial them for a fortnight.

[Biggerside Benwell]

They are good. It will probably an MB05 that she was recommending. We also have them on our web site below so feel free to ask any more questions.

[jacquidales]

I've used them on a couple of horses. Love them for schooling, horses seem to work well, but not fast work out in the open.

[The Moo]

Is that because they are considered 'soft' and encourage the horse to work and concentrate on schooling because of the shape, movement, action etc and he schools because he wants to be schooled. ie he now enjoys it 'cos he is comfortable.
But when in open country and the horses brain is on other things so s*d the schooling.
Does that make sense.

[rebeccajane]

Have a Myler kimblewik for Molly (recent s/hand purchase) better than anything.
Brakes, no longer puling reins out of hands - snatch movement to lengthen already loose rein and her to get complete control. Even able to manage to ride with a (light) contact

The dogs doo dah as far as Im concerned and they aren't all mild bits.