Posted 2006-01-31 7:33 PM (#36335) Subject: Myler Combination Bit
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I'm considering getting a Myler Combination Bit for my gelding. Does anyone out there in cyberspace use one? What's your impression? Good, bad or indifferent? Thanks in advance.
Posted 2006-01-31 7:52 PM (#36340 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I have an English and two western Mylers, like them a lot. Don't know how much is in my head or how much is in the horse's mouth, but mine have a curved 3-piece mouthpiece and they seem to accept it better than the other bits I have tried. Can't say about the combo bit, but overall Mylers have been a positive for me and my horses-less resistance, better acceptance.
Posted 2006-01-31 9:44 PM (#36350 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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Terri S - ditto here. I have 2 Myler bits right now and have been very happy with them on several horses. I'm interested in the Combination Bit because it works on several places, not just the mouth. It has a mechanism whereby it puts pressure on the mouth, nose, chin and poll, so you're not focused so much on the mouth.....Or so they say in the ads. That's why I'm asking.
Posted 2006-02-01 7:32 AM (#36364 - in reply to #36350) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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Do you know of anyone that has one that you can try out? Mylers are expensive bits. They can be wonderful for some horses and not do a thing for others. I had one horse (english) that hated the pinching action of a snaffle but a kimberwick was like a log in his mouth. I went with a myler and he loved it. Tried the same bit on another english horse and it was awful. I guess it's like wearing shoes! What feels great to me might feel terrible to you.
Posted 2006-02-01 11:13 AM (#36377 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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Hav2ride - I have one acquaintance who has one and loves it on her 2 arabs, but I don't feel comfortable asking to borrow it since I don't know her all that well. The local tack store will special order it and let you try it out, but......it can show "no" wear if you return it! What if it gets scratched? You're right, they're expensive and I don't want to have yet another bit to add to my collection hanging in the barn.
Posted 2006-02-01 1:09 PM (#36381 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I've often wished there were a "bit library" where you could check them out. How many of us have bit collections when we only end up using one or two? Maybe you could wrap the bit?
Posted 2006-02-02 12:08 AM (#36411 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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Good ideas about wrapping the bit and also about renting! I looked at the rental site. Wow! I had no idea there were so many variations to choose from. Now I really don't want to buy before trying. I'm not normally shy. I don't know why I didn't ask to borrow the bit. Duh.
Posted 2006-02-03 6:57 PM (#36519 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I have 2 Myler snaffle bits for my Arabs. I absolutely love the curved mouth pieces (as do my horses)..... no more pinching or cracking the broken part of the bit on the roof of their mouths. My green broke mare has been very receptive to this bit and is bending at the poll so much better than she was with a plain snaffle. I loaned one to my friend with a young Morgan gelding and they liked it so much they bought one too. We got ours from State Line tack. If you do get the combination bit I would be interested in hearing from you as to how well it worked (or didn't work).
Posted 2006-02-04 8:37 AM (#36539 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I bought my authentic Myler bit on ebay. You do have to be careful to ensure it is an authentic one. I email the previous buyers and ask them how they feel about their transactions. 99% of the time I get good positive feedback from them about their transactions with the seller. This way it lets me know what type of person I am dealing with and the quality of merchandise. It is no different than asking someone for a vet reference! So check out ebay, also check out tacktrader.com for deals. There was another site that had consignment tack, I will have to dig that one up. I have several Myler made bits I love them!
Posted 2006-02-05 12:23 AM (#36568 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I have a riding "date" tomorrow with my new friend who has the Myler Combo bit. She's going to let me try it. I'll let you know how my horse likes/responds to it.
Posted 2006-02-25 3:01 PM (#37810 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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We have a warmblood that likes to stick his tongue out. He also gets it over the bit at times. He is a jumper and seems to be ok on the flat but he is now tossing his head just before or ater the jump. We just picked up a Myler Hackamore to try. Haven't tried it yet, but has anyone else had this problem or tried this bit?
Posted 2006-02-26 12:21 PM (#37862 - in reply to #36335) Subject: RE: Myler Combination Bit
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I finally tried my friend's Combination Bit a couple of times. My horse took a while to get used to the new "feel" of it and so did I. After a little time he was more responsive than he has been lately. My final impression was that it was too much bit for him though. He was not very relaxed and seemed to be awaiting the next contact. I admit it may be because of my hands, not anything to do with him. In the end though, I'm the one riding him and we need something that works for both of us. I appreciate the many pressure points this bit uses, so I went back to our local tack shop and found out I could use the 2nd ring on this bit instead of the bottom(3rd) ring for a gentler feel(less shank length). Duh. Why didn't I think of that? If that works better I can order one like that from Myler. Also, I can order the Comfort Snaffle instead of the regular snaffle my friend's bit has. I'll keep you posted.
Myler Combination Bit
That's why I'm asking.
I don't know why I didn't ask to borrow the bit. Duh. 