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Post by Christina on Mar 15, 2003 19:12:26 GMT -5
Does any one have experience with the Myler Bits or something similar?
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Post by Einstein on Mar 15, 2003 19:55:46 GMT -5
Yes, but 99% of them I don't like, so maybe someone else can tell you more about them ;D
What are you looking for or to correct?
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Post by Christina on Mar 15, 2003 21:57:22 GMT -5
Not looking for anything specific at this point, just trying to figure out which way to go when I put a bridle on him. I've been reading about "sweet iron" and copper in bits and have a friend that swears by the Myler bits. Will do a snaffle.
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Post by Einstein on Mar 15, 2003 22:34:20 GMT -5
That's good, I'm a huge snaffle fan. I did my first grand prix on my old exracer Shorty in a rubber snaffle. When I bought him, they had him in draw reins and a gag bit, poor boy.
I'm a HUGE loose ring snaffle fan. I started with Porter in a full check though. He was learning the art of lounging before I knew how sick he was, so now, he's just hanging out. But I started Martha in a full check too, with a running martingale, kinda helps with steering! Then as Martha progressed, I moved him to a Dee and finally a rubber loose ring.
I hate the Myler bits with rein holes, for leverage, but that's just me. I think if you need that, then instead you need to go back and do your homewoork. Like they are a short cut in general for show people. Just my opinion though. I had to do 2 years to get Shorty easy to ride. OK, that's a lie, I had to pay and AMAZING trainer for 2 years ;D
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Post by ClaireLV on Mar 16, 2003 0:03:10 GMT -5
I have one that I used for a while, and was happy enough with until I tried the KK aurigan one (more expensive of course). The one I have is the comfort snaffle with the roller on the joint and Ds. No port. Its like a level one or whatever they call it! It has the inlaid copper which I do like. If thats what you are looking for I would sell mine, its hardly used 5" mouthpiece. $40?
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Post by sk on Mar 16, 2003 0:05:44 GMT -5
I've used a couple different types of Mylers and so have several friends of mine. I like them a lot and the horses seem to, too.
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Post by Lisann on Mar 16, 2003 7:30:16 GMT -5
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Post by HokieLee on Mar 16, 2003 9:23:15 GMT -5
I used a Myler loose ring Dr.B for a while. Technically, it's a frsnch link because of the way the link is. Madeline liked it better than the generic fat frecnh link that was too big for her mouth. I think the curved mouthpieces also helped. She likes the baucher even better though, I think because it is more stable in her mouth than a loose ring. Don't have experience with the other types of Mylers.
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Post by ZenRider on Mar 16, 2003 12:47:20 GMT -5
Are they show legal? I know that question has been raised before, but can't remember.
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Post by Christina on Mar 16, 2003 13:20:08 GMT -5
Basically, I'm just trying to find a comfortable bit for him to start with. Right now we're just riding around ( I use the word "ride" very loosely) bareback in his rope halter. I have no tack yet so I just tie the other end of his lead rope to the halter. Because the halter doesnt act like a bit or bridle, we're just working on "this means I want you to go right" etc. I'm preferring to go as gentle as possible to start with since he's so sensitive.
Claire - Might be interrested in your bit, and will do a little more research.
Michelle - Where can I get more info on rubber snaffles, and why do you like them?
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Post by niaru on Mar 16, 2003 13:26:17 GMT -5
I don't think the Myler bits are legal for dressage... I tend to think 'shortcut', too...but every situation is different.
Speaking of bits, I used Rita's loose ring French link the first time I put a bridle on Charm, and boy did she fuss with that bit. So I switched to my old full cheek snaffle. So far so good.
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Post by Audrey on Mar 17, 2003 10:55:37 GMT -5
I LOVE Myler bits. I will never use a plain snaffle again. The Myler I use (Dring with the little roller in the middle) seems to fit my horses mout so much better than a straight snaffle, it is just slightlyarched to fit the horses mouth. The little roller keeps the bit from doing the nutcracker movement that reg snaffles have. My horse is so much more relaxed and on the bit that anything elses.
I also don't see how a Myler could be a short cut for anything?
At least try one, ride in your normal bit, then the myler and not the horse reactions.
I will start my babies in a myler ;-)
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Post by niaru on Mar 17, 2003 11:11:27 GMT -5
Audrey--well, I shouldn't have said that, since I've never tried one. But I've read and seen pics of the ones with 'leverage' (as Michelle described), and I don't like the idea, but you're right, I have to try one first before making any judgement.  The one you describe is just a curved roller snaffle then? |
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Post by ClaireLV on Mar 17, 2003 11:17:03 GMT -5
Audrey - thats the one I have for sale! I agree it avoids that nutcracker action and you still are able to work each side. I think they are a nice mild bit, and they seem to like to play with the roller.
Niaru they probably are not dressage legal as they have the two different metals, so does my sprenger, so I will have to switch for competition. My instructor was telling me that many top riders do even high level stuff with sprenger snaffles in the warm up ring before switching to a double bridle for the test.
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Post by sk on Mar 17, 2003 22:30:46 GMT -5
Mylers are not a shortcut for anything. They are a new concept on an ancient design (bits), something that is well overdue for the comfort of the horse and the improvement in communication between horse and rider. I use "conventional" bits (loose ring snaffles mainly) as well as Mylers--just depends on the horse and the training level, etc.
My understanding, when it comes to h/j shows, they are legal as long as they don't have the "hooks" (lifters) on the bit rings. If they do, they are considered "unconventional" tack or some such malarky.
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