Heidi Turner-Day, Biting expert and Myler trader from Fox Saddlery in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, says: “Myler bits are classified according to their action, rider skill and horse training programme. Myler`s Comfort Bridle Loose Ring Bit with MB02 14mm Maul is a Level 1 drill bit for young horses, beginners, dressage horses and those who need more pressure on the tongue at this stage of their training. The barrel in the middle of the curved mouthpiece exerts pressure similar to that of a conventional 3-piece mouthpiece. However, the pressure is distributed more smoothly and allows independent lateral movement for clearer communication. Horses have to walk on the bit in some equestrian disciplines, such as dressage. However, all horses mounted on contact are generally encouraged to go on the teeth, as this not only allows them to respond better to the rider`s aids, but also allows them to move more athletically when the animal lifts its back and brings its ankles further under its body. Myler Bits Training and Demonstration Dale Myler says the best dressage riders have been training for years in the now approved Myler tips. Previously, pilots trained in one piece, then moved on to the “legal show” part at the time of the competition. “Now they can test their horse in these parts and have better control on the shoulder while they train and during competition,” he says.
“At the FEI Grand Prix level, we have more than 40 movements that take place in less than 6 minutes,” says Betz. “If this horse finds it painful, constantly ask him to work in a negative situation. This is not part of the development of this partnership of trust, which is the basis of good dressage training. Myler is more than just bits; The Myler system is a whole new way to understand how your horse`s mouth teeth work. Ron, Dale and Bob Myler are third-generation riders who have developed a theory of tongue relief and tongue pressure by training their own horses. Their unique mouthpiece designs and innovative cheeks give the rider excellent communication with the horse and allow the horse to relax in the bridle. In the past, only a handful of Myler mouthpieces were accepted under FEI and British dressage (BD) rules, but this was relaxed when changes to the 2017 saddle rules and rules came into effect, meaning a much wider range is now approved for use in competitive dressage. As a trainer, Betz discovered that she could flatten a horse`s resistance with the comfort that Myler mouthpieces can provide. She says it`s a burden for a horse to settle for a mouthpiece up to a certain level of training and then force it to work at the next level in an uncomfortable and completely different part. “When Dale bites a horse, he doesn`t care what a horse knows, he cares about how a horse thinks,” Auble says.
“It`s really about the disposition and personality of the horse and how it handles unusual situations. So you choose the amount of tongue relief that the horse deserves based on its personality, and then you choose the mouthpiece from there. The wide range of mouthpieces is designed to ensure that each horse is tailored to its specific needs. Myler tips are designed to maintain communication through comfort and relaxation so that the signal to the horse as well as the reward can be clear. These pieces are legal for training for FEI. As a general rule, most federations reflect their rules outside the FEI rules, but not always. You can check if your piece is legal by consulting the appendix on the dressage of your club. Google is ideal for this.
The following Myler Bits stored in the UK are legal under FEI (horse) and British Dressage (horse and pony) rules: Myler Bits are popular with riders of all disciplines, but with a wide range of cheek styles and different mouthpieces, it`s no surprise that some riders are confused about which parts are “legal in dressage”. Auble, who has traveled with the Mylers while working with horses from around the world, says most well-trained dressage horses need to be at a high level in a mouthpiece. Bites with more tongue relief are best suited for horses that have good self-control and can be ridden by seat and leg indices. “When you see a dressage horse, it has to be relaxed and fluid in its movements,” says Auble. “But often there is so much pressure on the horse`s mouth that it is stiff and cannot show its true potential. If the horse has a small mouthpiece that provides freedom of language, the horse can relax, swallow and think about the rider`s signals. With more relaxation, he can move more easily and show his training and skills. As a test, the rider can soften the contact, and the horse will maintain the pressure and follow the bit down. The horse does not need to have its head perfectly perpendicular to the ground; In dressage competitions, it is acceptable to have your nose slightly in front of the vertical. Christine Betz, Grand Prix rider in Rocky Ridge, Maryland, is a gold, silver and bronze medalist with the American Dressage Federation. She has trained and competed horses in hunters, show jumping riders, eventing and dressage riders.
Although acceptance of these pieces by the dressage authorities is welcome for animal welfare reasons, it is unlikely that in terms of comfort they will be the most suitable parts for horses wishing to work according to the attached rules. clear signage; and swallowing. Former British dressage champion Nicky Barrett uses all of the above legal dressage parts to compete, as well as the Myler-approved double bridles. She is a fan of the recently approved Myler gun in dressage, which has a curved mouthpiece with a 1 1/2-inch port side and a central leg. Lucinda Fredericks and Anna Ross are also Myler fans. The usual rules, at what level of competition you can use a double bridle, overlapping verses in a bridle, still apply. She can`t wait to show off her horse Coronado in a Myler mouthpiece in the higher levels of dressage. She says the quality of the work he gives in a Myler mouthpiece is “day and night” of other mouthpieces.
“Myler recommends that the horse be trained at home in the set of Myler teeth best suited to his individual needs in order to continue his training comfortably. The horse must then perform the dressage test in the most appropriate part of the dressage law. The stainless steel mouth has a copper insert inducing saliva. The 14mm mouthpiece is slightly thicker on the stems to provide a slightly larger area on the lips and stems. The horse will still have plenty of room for the tongue. This Myler free ring bit is legal for USEF dressage, FEI dressage and USEA full dressage. Myler recommends consulting your government organization`s policies for more information. The following Myler bridles are now legal in dressage, although hooks, slits in cheek rings that hold the teeth of the horse`s tongue when no pressure is applied, are not allowed under FEI/BD rules.
Dressage riders at the highest level: It`s time to try something new. The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has now approved seven mouthpieces of Myler Bits for use in competition. Myler Bits (distributed by Toklat, Toklat.com) are designed to reduce pressure on the horse`s tongue, allowing for overall relaxation and an increased ability to focus on rider signals. The full range of RDI-approved mouthpieces and cheeks is available at tinyurl.com/DressageApprovedMyler. Loose Ring Bradoon (2″ Rings) MB02 mouthpiece (Wide Barrel Comfort flange with independent lateral movement). The most important test is whether the horse follows the contact forward and down when the rider`s reins become soft. When the horse follows, it is, so to speak, the horse that touches the rider with his mouth. When this quality of contact is established, the horse really works on the bite, even if its head is a little in front or behind the vertical.