The instructor gave you frequent commands and corrections, which was extremely helpful and taught you how to safely travel the roads. Think back to your first Driver’s Ed class. What we often fail to realize is that the more educated our horse is, the less contact, pressure, and guidance they need (and want). As the horse’s understanding of giving to pressure grows, we start to ask for more advanced maneuvers, building off of the initial foundation of giving to pressure. The first bit we use will apply pressure to the tongue and we look for a positive reaction called “giving to the bit” or flexing at the poll and softening the mouth. When we start any horse, the first thing we work on is teaching them to give to pressure. When you start working with a horse, whether it’s newly started, green broke, or a seasoned competitor – this approach applies to each one equally. Our goal is to give him as much tongue relief as he can mentally handle and respect under saddle. In Understanding Bit Resistance, we explained that the primary source of bit resistance is excessive tongue pressure – most commonly from a single jointed or double jointed mouthpiece (ex. In this blog, we will discuss the Myler Bit Levels, what their intended use is for, and how this relates to your horse.
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We started the series off with Understanding Bit Resistance. These degrees are identified by the "Level" noted for each bit.Welcome to Part II of the Myler Bit series dedicated to helping you make a better bit choice for your horse. Distributing tongue pressure more evenly than rival designs Myler's unique designs offer varying degrees of tongue relief for the horse depending on his level of training and his disposition. Keeping this in mind, the Myler Bitting System is based on the concept of tongue relief. The creators of Myler Bits, Ron, Dale and Bob Myler, offer this philosophy behind each of their bits: The bit is a communication tool between the horse and rider, and in order to effectively communicate with the horse, the rider needs a bit which allows the horse to be relaxed. In comparison, when the rider engages one fixed rein using a Myler bit with ISM, the rider lifts only one side of the bit, giving a very clear, precise signal to the horse. When the rider engages one rein on a traditional bit, the entire mouthpiece moves, creating a confusing signal for the horse. The barrel at the center of the mouthpiece is not a roller, but rather a bushing that allows each side of the bit to move independently of the other. This style of "wide barrel" distributes pressure more kindly than traditional bit centerpieces, and also creates the Independent Side Movement unique to Myler bits!
The barrel in the center is the same width as the bars of the mouthpiece, and therefore applies the same amount of pressure on the tongue. This curved design also provides significantly more space for the horse's tongue underneath the bit, allowing the horse to comfortably swallow when the reins are not engaged. The unique curved bars of all Myler bits are ergonomically designed to accommodate the natural anatomy of the horse's mouth, wrapping the bars and lips instead of pinching as the mouthpiece rotates onto the tongue. Excellent stability means this bit is a good choice for horses that tolerate very little bit movement in their mouth. The fixed attachment to the bridle provides more stability than a loose ring or eggbutt cheek piece, while also incorporating slight poll pressure to encourage a balanced response to rein pressure.
The barrel, similar in length and action to a traditional center link, distributes pressure more kindly and allows for Independent Side Movement™. Curved bars prevent pinching during rotation while the curve is ergonomically shaped to allow more room for the horse's tongue. This applies the necessary pressure to teach the horse to give to the bit or break at the poll. When rein pressure is applied, the mouthpiece rotates fully against the tongue. This design utilizes poll pressure to increase the communication between you and your horse. A functional twist on the classic baucher, the Myler Medium Baucher Comfort Snaffle MB 02 Bit is a great alternative to the traditional three-piece mouthpiece.
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