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Location: Somewhere around here | I really liked using Myler bits when I rode English but just curious on peoples thoughts for using them for barrel racing. Opinions? |
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| we have used one on a couple that needed alley control and were happy with them - but these two horses didn't need much help on the pattern |
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| I use a myler with Neil Merrill mouthpiece |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I had the older styles and never cared for them. Haven't tried the newer versions. |
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| Lynn Mackenzie has a myler line
I love the mylers and have used them in training all the way to solid competitive 1d horses |
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Location: on my horse | I have a few that I absolutely love, they've got a pretty diverse line now and I really like the way they fit comfortably in a horse's mouth. My gelding has extra thick lips and a low pallet so bits just don't sit right in his mouth... Except a Myler! I have a short shank with the barrel center that he really likes right now. |
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Location: IL | redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-25 10:54 PM I have a few that I absolutely love, they've got a pretty diverse line now and I really like the way they fit comfortably in a horse's mouth. My gelding has extra thick lips and a low pallet so bits just don't sit right in his mouth... Except a Myler! I have a short shank with the barrel center that he really likes right now.
Hi can you post a picutre of that bit? I have a picky mare that doesn't like bits and I was interesting in trying a Myler. There are so many that I feel lost in what to get. She likes to put her tongue over the top of a bit and constantly opens her mouth. Thanks |
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Location: on my horse | http://www.toklat.com/Products/BP/89-20044
There's a link for the exact bit from toklat... I'll attach a couple more pictures of my bit but you have to promise not to make fun of my nasty carpet! I had a cat emergency today and I drug quite a bit of mud and hay in and out running to get her carrier, catch her, grab her meds, and get to the vet!
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| I use the same bit as the above - a note of help from Bob Myler himself (he shoots with us in OK, MO, TX - super nice fellow)
Use a bit hobble on these. If you independently rotate one side, it will just keep rotating in a circle without the hobble to hold it steady.  |
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Location: North Dakota | Hmmm...so what do you guys think of these for horses that were never taught to carry themselves correctly or respond to a bit correctly? My sister's horse is pretty much automatic on barrels but just for riding, any time she tries to take up contact on the bit, he evades it. Yes he's up to date on teeth. He's 11 years old and was never taught how to break at the poll, collect, and listen to the bit. They just slapped a tie down and a Sherry Cervi short shank twisted dogbone on him and off they went. I'm trying to find a softer, but safer alternative. |
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| redmansmyman11 - 2015-01-26 10:48 PM
http://www.toklat.com/Products/BP/89-20044
There's a link for the exact bit from toklat... I'll attach a couple more pictures of my bit but you have to promise not to make fun of my nasty carpet! I had a cat emergency today and I drug quite a bit of mud and hay in and out running to get her carrier, catch her, grab her meds, and get to the vet!
I have that exact same bit for my mare that hates ALL other bits! When I finally found this one and she loved it I swore I'd never change and I haven't for about 6 years now! Mine does have a copper roller in the middle(not sure if they make them like that anymore) and she loves it. I would definitely recommend this bit for other peoples horses who are picky about bits. |
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Location: North Dakota | What's the difference between the "Seven Shank" and the "Flat Shank" besides the look? |
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| cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-27 11:19 PM What's the difference between the "Seven Shank" and the "Flat Shank" besides the look?
The length of the shanks and also the angle. The Flat shanks - if you look to where the head stall attaches and where your reins attach- the angle will be different when compared to the 7 shanks. This equates to leverage. Someone with more knowledge on this hopefully can chime in here ....
There are different "levels" to these bits. Honestly, if I were starting a horse back at basics (giving to pressure, collection, etc), I just go get a snaffle and teach them in that - then move into something with shanks. |
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Location: North Dakota | lindseylou2290 - 2015-01-28 9:16 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-27 11:19 PM What's the difference between the "Seven Shank" and the "Flat Shank" besides the look? The length of the shanks and also the angle. The Flat shanks - if you look to where the head stall attaches and where your reins attach- the angle will be different when compared to the 7 shanks. This equates to leverage. Someone with more knowledge on this hopefully can chime in here ....
There are different "levels" to these bits. Honestly, if I were starting a horse back at basics (giving to pressure, collection, etc), I just go get a snaffle and teach them in that - then move into something with shanks.
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| cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-28 12:40 PM lindseylou2290 - 2015-01-28 9:16 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-27 11:19 PM What's the difference between the "Seven Shank" and the "Flat Shank" besides the look? The length of the shanks and also the angle. The Flat shanks - if you look to where the head stall attaches and where your reins attach- the angle will be different when compared to the 7 shanks. This equates to leverage. Someone with more knowledge on this hopefully can chime in here ....
There are different "levels" to these bits. Honestly, if I were starting a horse back at basics (giving to pressure, collection, etc), I just go get a snaffle and teach them in that - then move into something with shanks. I was just curious about them for my good horse. The pictures don't give you a good visual to compare. I just found that the seven shanks are 1/4" longer...but then there's the question of which shape again.
Sorry, I was responding as you had asked about using the bit on a relatives horse that wasn't taught proper collection (etc) earlier.
Not sure where you are at in ND ... but Mylers' do bitting demonstrations many places! I've seen 'em at the MN Horse Expo and several places. You put your hands on the bits, look at the differences, ask lots of questions - VERY imformative and interesting! Valley Vet Supply has TONS of their bits as well and really nice return policy if you need to do so.
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Location: North Dakota | lindseylou2290 - 2015-01-28 12:58 PM cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-28 12:40 PM lindseylou2290 - 2015-01-28 9:16 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-01-27 11:19 PM What's the difference between the "Seven Shank" and the "Flat Shank" besides the look? The length of the shanks and also the angle. The Flat shanks - if you look to where the head stall attaches and where your reins attach- the angle will be different when compared to the 7 shanks. This equates to leverage. Someone with more knowledge on this hopefully can chime in here ....
There are different "levels" to these bits. Honestly, if I were starting a horse back at basics (giving to pressure, collection, etc), I just go get a snaffle and teach them in that - then move into something with shanks. I was just curious about them for my good horse. The pictures don't give you a good visual to compare. I just found that the seven shanks are 1/4" longer...but then there's the question of which shape again.
Not sure where you are at in ND ... but Mylers' do bitting demonstrations many places! I've seen 'em at the MN Horse Expo and several places. You put your hands on the bits, look at the differences, ask lots of questions - VERY imformative and interesting! Valley Vet Supply has TONS of their bits as well and really nice return policy if you need to do so.
Oh yeah he's a special case. She might try the combo bit on him and see if it helps. I just started looking for my horse cause he's very well trained and I was just looking for something simple but stepped up from a snaffle. |
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| Hi! I'm late to the post but I am looking at a bit exactly like the one that is posted above-my concern though was no shank. Have you had any issues with this?
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Location: on my horse | Vmtaylor - 2015-02-28 6:50 PM
Hi! I'm late to the post but I am looking at a bit exactly like the one that is posted above-my concern though was no shank. Have you had any issues with this?
I'm not sure if you're referring to my bit or not, but if you are... I haven't had an issue at all with the short shank, it's a nice bit and all the horses I've put it on have liked it except one but he has a damaged tongue from a previous owner. |
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