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LEVELS OF BITS:
All Myler Bit mouthpieces are
coordinated to the levels of training. Some bits are appropriate for
multiple levels.
Level One Bits:
+ Feature curved mouthpiece with tongue relief for
swallowing.
+ Use tongue pressure and bar
pressure - working mostly off the tongue.
+ Offer a variety of pressure
points to take the horse as soft as they will allow. May use tongue,
curb, poll and/or palate pressure as needed.
+ May feature and/or offer
independent side movement.
+ Feature pinch & restrict with
release
Level Two Bits:
+ Feature curved mouthpiece with tongue relief for
swallowing.
+ Use tongue pressure and more
bars. May collapse into the bars.
+ May feature curb, palate and/or
poll pressure
Level Three Bits:
+ Feature curved mouthpiece with tongue relief for
swallowing.
+ Use mostly bar pressure;
mouthpiece rolls downward on the bars.
+ May feature and/or offer
independent side movement.
+ May feature hooks and/or offer
independent side movement.
MYLER
METALS: (Please see photos below)
Stainless Steel: A rust-free metal
alloy known for its strength and durability. Can dry the mouth.
Sweet Iron: A strong metal with a
sweet taste as it slowly rusts. Encourages the horse to salivate.
Copper Inlays: Small strips of copper
are placed in the mouthpiece to encourage salivation.
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