Myler 33WL Eggbutt Snaffle: Wide Ported Barrel for Dressage & Comfort

Unlock unparalleled comfort and precision in your dressage arena with the Myler 33WL Eggbutt Snaffle. Engineered for equine well-being, this revolutionary bit is designed to solve common communication challenges by prioritizing your horse's comfort above all else. Say goodbye to resistance and hello to willing acceptance!

The Myler 33WL features a unique, generously wide ported barrel that provides exceptional tongue relief. This allows your horse to swallow comfortably and relax into the bit, fostering a more harmonious partnership. Experience the difference that true comfort makes: enhanced communication, improved focus, and a happier horse ready to perform at its best.

Key Features & Benefits

• Unrivaled Tongue Relief: The wide ported barrel eliminates direct tongue pressure, allowing your horse to comfortably swallow and relax. This promotes a softer, more accepting mouth, especially beneficial for sensitive horses.
• Precision Communication with ISM: Benefit from Independent Side Movement (ISM), allowing you to deliver clearer, more precise cues. This unique feature lets you work each side of your horse's mouth independently for refined bending, balancing, and lifting.
• Dressage Ring Ready: Ride with confidence knowing this bit is fully approved and dressage legal by USEF (since 1/2012) and FEI (since 7/2016). It's your go-to bit for competition without compromising comfort or legality.
• Encourages Salivation: A subtle copper inlay mouth promotes natural salivation, encouraging a softer, more supple jaw and enhancing bit acceptance.
• Stable & Gentle Cheekpiece: The classic eggbutt cheekpiece provides a stable feel in the horse's mouth, ensures a direct signal, and prevents lip pinching for continuous comfort throughout your ride.

Ideal for horses that require significant tongue relief, the Myler 33WL encourages a relaxed poll and a responsive mouth. Invest in your horse's comfort and elevate your performance with the Myler 33WL Eggbutt Snaffle – the choice for discerning riders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Myler 33WL provide superior tongue relief and comfort for my horse?

The Myler 33WL is specifically designed for maximum comfort through its generously wide ported barrel mouthpiece (MB 33WL). This port offers significant tongue relief by preventing direct pressure on the horse's tongue and palate, allowing comfortable swallowing and promoting relaxation. The ergonomic, curved mouthpiece also works off the bars and lips, minimizing direct pressure and preventing pinching, which encourages a softer mouth and ready acceptance of the bit. A subtle copper inlay further encourages natural salivation for enhanced comfort.

Is the Myler 33WL Eggbutt Snaffle legal for dressage competitions, and who is it best suited for?

Yes, absolutely! The Myler 33WL Eggbutt Snaffle is recognized as dressage legal, approved by the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) since January 2012 and by the FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) since July 2016. This bit is a "Level 3" Myler mouthpiece, offering the highest degree of tongue relief. It is most suitable for "finished" or advanced horses with a consistent disposition that are well-trained and responsive to leg and seat aids. It’s also an excellent choice for horses that may be resisting Level 2 bits or require advanced tongue relief due to sensitivity or unique anatomy. It is generally not recommended for green or young horses.

What is Independent Side Movement (ISM), and how does it enhance communication?

Independent Side Movement (ISM) refers to the bit's unique ability to allow each side of the mouthpiece to move separately. This significant feature is enabled by a central barrel that acts as a bushing, allowing the rider to apply an aid to one side of the horse's mouth without affecting the other. This facilitates more precise and nuanced lateral cues for bending, balancing, or lifting a horse's shoulder, leading to improved responsiveness and a softer, clearer connection compared to traditional bits where the entire mouthpiece moves as one unit.

What are the benefits of the eggbutt cheekpiece design?

The eggbutt cheekpiece offers several key benefits for your horse's comfort and communication. Its fixed, oval-shaped rings help to keep the mouthpiece stable and still in the horse's mouth, providing a more direct and consistent signal from the rider. Crucially, the smooth, rounded joint where the mouthpiece meets the ring prevents the bit from pinching or causing abrasion at the corners of the horse's lips, a common concern with other bit types. This fixed nature and inherent stability ensure continuous comfort for your horse throughout your ride, making it a mild and popular choice.

Product Details

Product Item Number (SKU): 89-29348

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