Overview
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The Comfort Snaffle with Low Port mouthpiece featured on the Myler Eggbutt MB 04 Snaffle Bit is the Myler alternative to the traditional three-piece mouthpiece commonly used in snaffle bits. When the reins are engaged, the mouthpiece rotates onto the horse's tongue in order to apply the necessary tongue pressure to teach a horse to give to the bit or break at the poll. This Level 2 mouthpiece features a 1/4" port that introduces tongue relief.
Providing an excellent transition from Level 1 to Level 2, this bit is even suitable for a wide range of horses as a starting point in the Myler Bitting System.
Legality
Weight
Details
| Bit Summary | |
|---|---|
| Cheekpiece: | Eggbutt |
| Mouthpiece: |
Jointed with Barrel Link and 1/4" Port |
| Mouthpiece Material: | Stainless Steel with Copper Inlay |
| Special Features: | Copper Inlay Encourages Salivation, Level 2 Myler Bit |
| Leverage: | No |
| Show Legal: |
USEF, USDF, and FEI Dressage Legal |
Additional Information
Ergonomic Design:
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. 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 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 style of "wide barrel" distributes pressure more kindly than traditional bit centerpieces, and also creates the Independent Side Movement unique to Myler bits!
The Low Port featured on this mouthpiece allows the horse to swallow when he is moving forward, relaxed.
Independent Side Movement:
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. When the rider engages one rein on a traditional bit, the entire mouthpiece moves, creating a confusing signal for the horse. 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.
Myler Philosophy:
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. Keeping this in mind, the Myler Bitting System is based on the concept of tongue relief. 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. These degrees are identified by the "Level" noted for each bit.
Additional Questions:
If you have any further questions regarding all of our bit options and what bit would best suit your horse feel free to call one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives at 800-620-9145!
Sizing
Please Note: A Myler bit will normally measure 1/8” larger than the stated size because the Myler's believe that the bit should have at least 1/8” to 1/4” of bit on either side of the mouth.
| Sizing | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Mouth Thickness | 7/16" | 11mm |
| Ring Width | 2 1/4" | 57mm |
| Ring Height | 2 1/4" | 57mm |
| Link Length | 1 7/8" | 48mm |