Does anyone know about Myler Bits? Help needed!!

[Puzzle and Me]

Have been advised to try a Myler bit, but really want a loose ring, however it seems all the bits that are loose ring are also sweet iron which my dentist advised against (although I can't remember why). She advised a port and barrel thin bit. Our boy has a fat tongue and it not easy to bend or steer. His current bits are a snaffle with a nutcracker link and a gag which we use for jumping but the joint is the same as the snaffle but moves independantly if that makes sense. Will try and post a pic

[Puzzle and Me]

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[Bessy]

Get in touch with the people at Myler - they are really helpfull, and you can have bits "on trail"

[Puzzle and Me]

Bessy do you have their website details, thanks

[Bobbin]

I would find out why your dentist advised you against the sweet iron?

[Bessy]

its www.themylerbitbank.co.uk

They also attend a few events/ shows and always happy to chat.

[Puzzle and Me]

can't remember why she advised against sweet iron as my riding instructor who is very good can't see a problem with it. Problem I have is that all Myler loose rings are sweet iron!!!

[MelanieD]

There are plenty of myler bits that don't have sweet iron, they just have tiny little copper inlays, I'm sure I've seen loose ring versions that are stainless steel with copper inlays. A full cheek or hanging cheek might be better with steering problems.

[NoviceNic]

You need to speak to your EDT and ask why not Sweet Iron bits? :confused:

[newforest]

:)i use a myler bit, eggbutt level one, when i do use a bit he goes well in it.
but i haven't ridden in a bit for about twelve months.

[xxgeorgiexx]

if your horse has a fat tongue, you wil want quite a thin bit as there will not be much room in their mouth for a larger bit, and a larger bit could make them feel uncomfortable. copper rollers are very good with strong horses, as they cant take a hold on them and run away with you :D

[Miriam]

I use a myler combination bit on mine and he loves it. There are problems though that come with it, he loves it but its not dressage legal so working him back down to full cheek snaffle.

[sheer bliss]

Have been advised to try a Myler bit, but really want a loose ring, however it seems all the bits that are loose ring are also sweet iron which my dentist advised against (although I can't remember why). She advised a port and barrel thin bit. Our boy has a fat tongue and it not easy to bend or steer. His current bits are a snaffle with a nutcracker link and a gag which we use for jumping but the joint is the same as the snaffle but moves independantly if that makes sense. Will try and post a pic

From what you say :your boy has a fat tongue and not easy to bend or steer

I'd suggest a MB04 low port comfor snaffle, hanging cheek, as the MB04 will give some tongue relief, and the hanging cheek, will assist with the bending and steering, as you can lift one hand and turn the nose, as they have independent side action

See: http://www.scallywagsequinesupplies.co.uk/p/product/0709100239-MB+04%2C+Low+Port+Comfort+Snaffle%2C+Hanging+Cheek/

I also do trials see :http://www.scallywagsequinesupplies.co.uk/p/category/0709146520-Myler+Bit+Bank/

Jill