English D MB01

Mouth Piece (for the horse)Design: Curved mouthpiece with 5/8" jointed center barrel. Function: With pressure on both reins, uses pinch and restrict with a release - restricts the tongue and collapses on the bars.  The center barrel puts concentrated downward pressure into the tongue.  Each side of the mouthpiece moves independently, allowing rider to lift one side off the tongue to the bars. Level: One Usage/Solution for: The Myler Comfort Snaffle mouthpiece is an excellent alternative to a regular, nutcracker-like Snaffle.  Unlike a regular snaffle, it features independent side movement allowing a rider to isolate one side and lift the shoulder.  Working primarily off the tongue and bars, the comfort snaffle is useful for bending and balancing the beginning horse. Cheek Piece (for the Rider) Direct action - when pressure is exerted on the reins, the same amount of pressure is exerted on the mouth.  More direct signal than loose ring.  Straight side of Dee will not pull through mouth and does not pinch. This Bit is Dressage Legal in NZ Fitting Bits: 1. Remove drop or flash noseband. With Combinations also remove the Caveson. 2. The bit should sit so that only 1 soft wrinkle appears in the corners of the mouth. 3. There should be about 1/2cm each side of the bit (Not too snug) 4. Bits with Hooks – the reins and cheekpieces of the bridle should pass through the hooks on the outside of the ring so that the leather is not against the face. 5. Attaching curb chains – the curb chains for the bits with hooks sit higher than on a double bridle, Pelham etc. (they sit roughly where the caveson would be). The chain should be initially adjusted so that two fingers can be inserted in the space. Some horses work better if the chain is tighter than this. 6. Combination bits – The noseband of the combination should be adjusted tight enough so that it sits horizontal and will not drop down and affect the breathing. Care should be taken to check this from time to time as the leather will stretch. There should be enough slack so that the noseband will release when the rider gives the hand.