RE: [RC] Myler Bit

[Mike Sofen <msofen@pacbell.net>]

I can put my experience into one word:  exceptional.  First, the quality of
construction is top drawer.  Second, they allow you to choose any
combination of sizes, features and designs you want.

But most importantly, the change in the horse's way of going is remarkable
and you won't believe it until you see it.  Logically, we might think, "A
bit is a bit".  I can tell you from first hand experience, that my high
headed arab became a rounded, balanced and relaxed creature from the very
first use of the Myler bit.  I've used a range of snaffle and french snaffle
bits on this horse, all correctly sized and none worked well (they all just
worked ok).  With the MB36, I can lift a shoulder, realign a neck and get
him into a frame all at the same time (if I'm paying attention).

I'm using the MB36, described as their Forward Tilt Ported Barrel.  With the
small western "D" cheek pieces, in a 4.5" size, with copper inlays on the
bars, this model had to come from their "custom" catalog, where the bit is
actually handmade at the Myler factory and it's a thing of beauty.  The MB36
sits on the bars of his mouth except when he needs additional cueing then
"tilts forward" onto his tongue like a snaffle.  It's for horses who already
are well-schooled in bits.

Granted, for an off-track arab, this bit isn't enough to hold him back from
racing if we want to start with the front runners at a ride.  But if we
start mid-pack, and certainly after the first loop, and for all training
rides, this bit is a gem.

Mike Sofen

-----Original Message-----
From: TBlue1@aol.com [mailto:TBlue1@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 6:29 PM
To: RideCamp@endurance.net
Subject: [RC] Myler Bit


Has anyone had any experience; good or bad, with the Myler
Combination bit?

Or, has anyone had better success using one of the other Myler
bits?

Although my horse rides fine in his present bit, a rubber pelham, I
am always looking to find something he likes even better.
And yes, he eats and drinks with the pelham. He actually prefers
it over a mild snaffle which he has to use for his dressage shows.

Thanks for any help!
Tracy
MN


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