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Re: [RC] Bits - for those of you who love your horse, read. - Donna CossAgain, I'm not connected with the company, I was having a problem with a mare (see at the end of message) and so wrote to Toklat and this was the reply I received. --I finally purchased the bit recommended and was amazed at how much it improved all of the horses we tried it with. As with anything--you yourself have to decide, as every horse is different and so many variables are involved.Thank you for contacting Toklat Originals. We appreciate your interest in Myler Bits. As you can imagine, offering bitting solutions via e-mail can be difficult. The horse's bit is just one of many factors that can lead to resistance the horse's temperament, mindset, the horse's confirmation and the rider's skill level and the horse's level of training also play a very important role. Some of your horse's resistance may stem from her wanting more tongue relief. The snaffle type mouthpiece you are using works mostly off the horse's tongue, applying concentrated pressure downward into the tongue. This tongue pressure makes swallowing difficult and can create tension in the horse's jaw and resistance. Resistance to tongue pressure manifests itself in different ways. Common forms of resistance are inversion, running through the bit, dropping behind the bit, crossing the jaw, sticking the tongue out of the mouth, and rooting. Tongue relief is one of the most effective ways to reduce resistance and encourage the horse to accept the bit. The horse's jaw, neck and back muscles all work together and when the horse is tense in the jaw, it is more difficult for the horse to be elastic through the neck and back, making it harder to achieve a round and supple horse. By using less tongue pressure and offering the horse tongue relief, you encourage the horse to accept the bit and to relaxed through the jaw, helping the back and neck to engage better which helps to keep the horse lighter. I recommend you consider any of the following mouthpieces. * Myler Low Port Comfort Snaffle - MB 04. The MB 04 is an excellent alternative to the traditional snaffle. The mouthpiece is curved with a low-ported center barrel. When rein pressure is applied, the MB 04 puts pressure in the tongue and corners of the bars. Collapses slightly on the lips. Will not pinch the bars or tongue. Does offer the horse some tongue relief before restricting the tongue. No palate pressure. Available in a twisted version. * Myler Low Ported Barrel Narrow - MB 43LP. This mouthpiece is curved with a low ported center barrel. Will put pressure on the horse's bars and tongue. Offers the horse a comfort zone when relaxed at the poll. Does not collapse on the bars or tongue. Can work for bending, stopping and collecting. Turns to a solid mouthpiece when asking for a stop. Each side moves independently. Level 2, 3. Cheek Styles: I encourage you to select a cheek that offers some leverage, curb and poll pressure. Leverage will give you quicker action to your horse's mouth. Poll and curb pressure help to give the horse a wider range of pressure points to respond to. * Short Shank Combination Bit: Combination Bits are a hybrid ring bit, shank bit and hackamore. Utilizing various pressure points, the Combination Bits offer simultaneous interaction of the mouthpiece, curb strap, and noseband. When rein pressure is applied or released the combination bit automatically disperses or releases direct action and leverage pressure to the horse's nose, mouth, chin and poll. Pressure is spread between the four areas instead of mostly concentrated on the mouth as with traditional bits, allowing the rider to send a soft and kinder message. Combo bits are quite effective because in many cases they offer a lot of control without being overly restrictive to the horse. Because all pressure areas engage and release at the same time, the horse is offered a pressure-free reward when he is light and relaxed at the poll. This makes the combination bit an excellent training tool, for horses ranging from youngsters to well-schooled campaigners. * Eggbutt with Hooks or Dee with Hooks: Offering Leverage, Hooks make ring bits more versatile. The Hooks are metal slots built into the cheek for headstall and rein attachment. The top Hook of the Eggbutt is next to a small curb chain hole. The bit will appear as a traditional bit from the side. Should you not want the leverage, simply place the rein on the outside of the ring above the slot area. Something to consider is taking advantage of the Myler Rental Bit Program. This will allow you to try as many bits as needed so that you can find one that works well for your son and his horse. Many of our dealers have started offering Rental Bits. Click on the following link to check out the Myler Rental Bit Program: http://www.toklat.com/myler/bitrental.html If you do decide to purchase a new bit, give your horse several rides in the new bit to adjust. Sometimes, horses will let you know right away that it is the right bit or the wrong bit, but often it takes several rides in a particular bit to know for sure. The Myler's recommend riding in any new bit for around 10 rides. This will give both the horse and rider plenty of time to adjust to the new bit. If you should need any further assistance, please let me know. Happy Riding! Sincerely, Liza Kuntz Marketing Assistant Toklat Originals, Inc. liza@xxxxxxxxxx On 2004-01-10 at 08:51:26, The following information was submitted:
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Breed = 5 yr. TB cross
Dentist = last week
Discipline = jumping--dressage
Badbehavior = resisting the bit--putting tongue over bit
Resistance = on
Stopping =
Chewing =
Inverting = on
Behindbit = on
Dropshoulder =
Lameness = no
Bit = different french link snaffles
Noseband = flash & drop noseband
Experience = active and very experienced
Question = This very talented mare put her mouth over the bit a year
ago, stopped, then now has started again. Our trainer is working 9
horses and having NO problem with any of them except this mare. We
tried a hackamore and this seems to work, but she eventually needs
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