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…it may be helpful to switch to a more comfortable bit that is appropriate to your horse’s level of training. You may want to consider a Myler bit. Myler bits are highly engineered and ergonomically designed to fit a horse’s mouth comfortably and are designed for specific effectiveness.
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…about bits can read the pamphlet that comes with the bit, view the video on bits and look at the rating of the bit to make an informed decision about what bit is best for their horse. Myler Bits
My favorite Myler bits are the comfort snaffle and the…
…Lisa, There is a lot of confusion about bits and many misconceptions. Many people do not really understand the difference between the two main types of bits, snaffles and curbs (or direct pressure and leverage bits) and many people think a snaffle is automatically mild and a curb is automatically…
…precisely for advanced maneuvers. Not all bits are bad, but it’s time to “Get it Straight.”
Types of Bits There are two main types of bits–snaffles (direct pressure) and curbs (leverage bits). You may think that a snaffle bit is automatically mild and a curb bit is automatically harsh….
…I would look at some reining bits, my favorites are made by Myler Bits. The jointed mouthpiece is nice and mild if it is designed in such a way to eliminate the two harsh actions. Many jointed curb bits are made with a little tube across the joint which both…
…is harsher than a fat padded one, again because the pressure is focalized in the narrow piece and spread over a larger area on a wider noseband (or mouthpiece or curb strap)
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…all in the glorious setting of a 5,000 acre ranch in the Rocky Mountains, and the “five-spur” meals and accommodations that the Ranch is famous for. We’ll study horse behavior, conformation, ground training, health, nutrition, first aid, saddle fitting and bits, just to name a few. Can it possibly get…
Two Bits: Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a Western Instructor find bits to use for a lesson horse
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…include some quite useful tools, like bits, bridles and reins, as well as more serious reinforcement tools like whips, crops, and spurs. Also included in artificial aids are some stronger devices like tie-downs, draw reins, or nose bands designed to strap the mouth shut, to physically force the horse to…
…too: How and what have you learned about bits? Why are you using the bit you use? If you have reasons beyond “that’s what someone told you to use,” do the reasons make sense? It’s a big subject! Post your thoughts here!
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Behind the Scenes of Two Bits: Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a Western Instructor find bits to use for a lesson horse
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Improve your and your horse’s comfort and control on the trail with the right trail bridle and bit.
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Julie Goodnight: How to clean your bit, why bits change color (Myler)
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Having said that, I think that there are many bad bits that shouldn’t be used at all. There are some bits that I wouldn’t use but could envision a use or a horse I might try it on. And then there are the bits that I love that horses
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…of bits on the market and many are great bits and some are horrible torture devices that ought to be illegal. It really helps to understand how bits work on the horse’s mouth and head and what makes them mild or harsh. Most trail and lesson programs use a combination…
Rip, Annie, and Uncle Abner playing in the indoor arena.
To listen to the audio version click here. Look for the title Blogpost: Rip’s Early Training: a Young Colt’s Journey
Rip’s Early Training: A Young Colt’s Journey
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…do his job better. For more information on Myler bits, Check out Julie’s Bits HERE
So, in short Alice, you are right—at least in my opinion. There are so many misconceptions out there about bits and most people really don’t know why they use the bit they do, other…
…hackamore has leverage (like a curb bit) and can be quite severe. The mechanical hackamore is not very useful in training the horse to bend, as you need to be able to work the sides of the horse’s mouth independently as you lift the shoulders.
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I am renewing my commitment to encourage people to think things through from the horse’s perspective and to increase their awareness of the horse’s point of view.
Enjoy the ride!
Julie
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…Anyone who watches the entire series knows that through the years I changed the bits on many, many horses. We changed bits so often that sometimes we didn’t we forgot to mention it. All three of the Myler brothers have dedicated their lives to making bits better for horses, and…
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Answer: Sallianne,
Snaffles are direct pressure bits, which are designed to be ridden two-handed. Curb bits have leverage and are designed to be ridden one-handed. Just because it is a snaffle, it is not necessarily harsher than a curb bit, and visa-versa. While you can ride…
…The Myler bits that I most frequently recommend to people are listed on this web page, along with an explanation of what type of horse I would use them on:
Good luck with your horse and I hope your transition to a curb bit is…
Julie talks with Cindy about how changing the bit on her well trained Ranch Riding show horse makes a difference in self-carriage.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler introduce a mustang to the bit for the first time.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler introduce a mustang to the bit for the first time.
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…Myler snaffle.
If I were you, I would take this horse back to a snaffle, have her mouth checked for physical causes, and keep her on a loose rein until she learns to trust your hands. Good luck to you!
JG
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…has his mouth shut (as does ours), any time you put a bit in the horse’s mouth, it puts pressure on his tongue—some bits more than others.
In fact, the evasion tactics horses use to get away from bit pressure (throwing the head, rooting the reins, getting behind the…
…to two hands as needed to keep the horse correct (in the right frame and arc). Of course, in the show ring you’ll have to ride with one hand, but when training always keep the horse correct and use two hands as needed.
The Myler bits that I most…
Question: Dear Julie: I’ve been watching your show for some time now and can’t tell you how much I appreciate you! I’ve learned more from you than from a year of English riding lessons! Sad, but true. I have a question about Myler Bits and before I go on
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…(a convex-shaped bridge in the middle of the bit that allows the tongue relief). A ported bit might look like something that will cause your horse to feel more pressure, but in reality, the design allows the tongue to relax. I’ve used Myler Bits for years and have found that…
…There’s no one magic answer or one bit that’s best. I’d start experimenting with bits designed to relieve tongue pressure. I make sure the bits I use don’t collapse in the middle, but rather are made to curve around the horse’s mouth.
A bit that is single-jointed and…
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I check bits in every single clinic that I teach and I make a lot of corrections in bit placement, both lowering and raising bits routinely. Another problem I see a lot (and a major pet peeve of mine) is the bit out of level…
…kai phil oi thum}, or if {… oi thil kai th.} transl. “the more eager and ambitious a horse is, the more mettlesome he will tend to become.”
Smooth bits are better and more serviceable than rough; if a rough bit be inserted at all, it must be made…
…horse. Many, if not most training issues with horses stem from anxiety about their mouths, so having the right bit’s important.
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…to swallow—could be because of too much pressure on the tongue or it could be because the horse is sucking his tongue up into his throat to avoid the bit pressure. That’s why horses usually do better in bits with tongue relief.
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…being lazy or do I need to switch bits again. We have been through quite a number of bits. He does best with a hackamore but this isn’t allowed in all the show circuits I go to. He has a very flat pallet – otherwise no dental problems. I teach…
…right level and it’s not as simple as one wrinkle or two—so it is a good question that you asked! I hope this clears the waters for you a little and that your horse will be more comfortable as a result.
JG
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…her pain. Once a physical cause is ruled out, you can assume it’s a training issue. The only reason a horse throws its head and resists the bit’s because the rider is hurting your horse’s mouth and/or the pressure confuses your horse. Therefore, another bit’s unlikely to solve the problem,…
…evade bit pressure and how bits can be designed to help your horse relax instead of tense at Myler Bits. It’s difficult to teach your horse to lower his head unless he can relax and swallow when his head is down.
Teach the Head Down Cue Once you have…
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler help a trainer choose what bits to have on hand for any horse.
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Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler talk about collection and bits for advanced Western Shows.
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…I changed the bit to one that I knew would help (the Myler MB36/HBT shank Myler Bits) but it took me a long time (20 minutes or so) to get her to find the release by lowering her head in response to pressure instead of raising it. But once she…
Julie Goodnight and Dale Myler talk about collection and bits for advanced Western shows.
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…or do it yourself, if you have the time and the capability.
The first thing I would do is put him in a Myler snaffle or the Myler 3-ring Combination and teach him to give to the bit. My DVD on Bit Basics demonstrates the training and bitting process…
