Transform your communication with a bit designed to offer maximum tongue relief and precise lateral cues for your larger-framed horse. This Myler Eggbutt Snaffle provides the perfect balance of stability and comfort, ensuring your horse stays relaxed and responsive through every movement.

Crafted from high-quality stainless steel with integrated copper inlays, this Level 2-3 bit features the renowned MB 06 mouthpiece. Unlike traditional snaffles, the Myler design utilizes Independent Side Movement, allowing you to isolate one side of the bit to lift a shoulder or refine a bend without the "nutcracker" effect, making it an essential tool for horses transitioning into more advanced work or those sensitive to tongue pressure.

Key Features & Specifications:

• MB 06 Mullen Low Port Barrel: Provides significant tongue relief by distributing pressure evenly across the bars while avoiding contact with the sensitive palate.
• Independent Side Movement (ISM): Allows each side of the bit to move independently, enabling precise, one-sided cues and preventing the bit from rotating as a single unit.
• Oversize 6-Inch Mouthpiece: Specifically engineered for Draft crosses and heavy-set Warmbloods, ensuring a comfortable fit for horses requiring a larger bit size.
• Myler 1/8 Inch Sizing Rule: This bit measures an actual 6 1/8" to allow the mouthpiece to curve properly outside the lips, preventing pinching and maximizing comfort.
• USEF & FEI Dressage Legal: Featuring a "plain" eggbutt design without hooks or slots, this bit is fully compliant with dressage competition regulations (USEF 1/2012 and FEI 7/2016).
• Copper Inlay Mouthpiece: Naturally encourages salivation and relaxation, promoting a softer, more supple feel in the horse's mouth.
• Durable Stainless Steel Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of daily training and competition with superior resistance to rust and corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Why is the 6" size recommended for larger horses?
A: The 6" mouth is an "oversize" specification designed for Draft-type horses or large-framed Warmbloods. Because Myler bits are built 1/8" larger than their stated size (measuring 6 1/8"), it provides the necessary clearance to prevent the cheekpieces from rubbing the horse's face.

Q: What makes this bit "Dressage Legal" compared to other Myler bits?
A: For a Myler bit to be legal in the dressage arena, it must lack the "hooks" or slots in the rings that create leverage. This model is the "Plain" Eggbutt version, meeting the strict 14mm thickness and configuration requirements for USEF and FEI sanctioned events.

Q: How does Independent Side Movement improve my riding?
A: ISM allows you to give much clearer signals. If you need to lift the inside shoulder or ask for a specific bend, you can engage only one side of the bit. This prevents the "whole-mouth" communication of a standard bit, leading to a more nuanced and harmonious partnership.

Item Number/SKU: 89-29068