MYLER CHEEKPIECES TRANSITIONING TO A NEW BIT

MYLER CHEEKPIECES
®
MYLER CHEEKPIECES
®
TRANSITIONING TO A NEW BIT
Once you’ve selected a bit, it’s time to introduce the horse to
it. We recommend introducing any new bit in a safe, closed
environment, such as a round pen or arena.
There are two exercises we recommend as transition exercises:
vertical flexion (a) and lateral
flexion (b).
A
B
AA
BB
To practice vertical flexion, stand
next to the horse’s head and lift the
reins at the withers until you make
light contact. Hold the contact until
the horse gives to the bit, even slightly,
then immediately release. Do this on
both sides until the horse is relaxed
and flexing at the poll.
To practice lateral flexion, stand
next to the horse and lift the rein, but
ask him to bend his neck and turn
towards you. When he does, release
him immediately. Perform this exercise
on both sides until he is relaxed and
flexing laterally. Repeat both exercises
from the saddle.
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EE
3-ring
Combination
2-ring
Combination
Long Shank
Combination
Parelli
Cradle
Neil Merrill
Short Shank Gag
Shown with MB04. Other
mouthpieces available.
Shown with MB04. Other
mouthpieces available.
Shown with MB43LP.
Also available in MB02.
Shown with MB04. Other
mouthpieces available.
GG
HH
MMB, 5"
MMB, 6 ⁄2"
MMB, 71⁄2"
Comes with leather
noseband and curb strap.
Has Neil Merrill
purchase to disperse
pressure on cheek.
Has Neil Merrill
purchase to disperse
pressure on cheek.
Has Neil Merrill
purchase to disperse
pressure on cheek.
English
Snaffle
English
Curb
Western
Snaffle
Western
Curb
Gag
Lynn
McKenzie
Combination
1
JJ
II
Gag
3-Ring Combo
with Tie Down
Has slight gag action
with sliding mouthpiece.
Shown with MB32-3.
Also available in MB04.
HBG, 61/2"
FF
COMBINATION NOSEBANDS
AA, BB, CC: Leather noseband is standard. To replace the standard leather noseband with rawhide, add “R” to the end of the part
number. Available on all combination bits.
JJ: Rawhide noseband is standard. Leather noseband can be special
ordered. For Combination Bit Accessories, see page 38-39.
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