Myler Bit

["Margie Francis" <my_little_margie@hotmail.com>]

I, too, use and LOVE the Myler bit... I use the forward tilt ported barral 
as well, except I use the kimberwick type shank... however, I will be 
changing the shank, as I do not need that strong of a shank anymore... but 
love the mouth piece...  My girl also completely relaxes because of the 
independent side movement (I have the copper inlay, too).. she had an 
extremely high head and I would have to use a running martingale... no 
more... Another thing, I ordered it through the myler company and they help 
you choose the bet bit for you (custom calaloge...)  Custom made is more 
expensive, but completely worth the cost!!!!  Go for it!

Margie Francis and "Ronnie" [ZZ Ronda Flaming]


From: Mike Sofen <msofen@pacbell.net>
To: RideCamp@endurance.net
Subject: [RC] Myler Bit
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:06:30 -0800

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


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