Myler
If your horse gapes, braces, tosses their head, or simply checks out during rides, the bit is often the first place experienced riders look. Myler bits were engineered from the ground up to change the conversation between horse and rider — from pressure and resistance to comfort and response.
What Riders Are Asking About Myler Bits
Are Myler bits really worth the price?
The Horse Forum and Chronicle of the Horse are unusually consistent on this: for the right horse, yes — often dramatically so. Myler's independent side movement eliminates the nutcracker effect of standard jointed bits, and the curved mouthpiece design allows horses to swallow naturally during work. Riders report that fussy, resistant, or head-tossing horses often settle noticeably within the first few rides. The caveat forums always add: Mylers reward light, educated hands. Riders with heavy contact will not see the same results.
How do I know which Myler level to start with?
Myler uses a graduated level system (1 through 3) based on your horse's training and responsiveness. Level 1 (like the Myler Western Dee Snaffle MB 03) is for horses new to bitting or needing a confidence reset — it offers tongue relief without leverage. Level 2 adds some port height and independence for more trained horses. Level 3 is for finished, very responsive horses ridden by experienced hands. When in doubt, start lower — you can always move up.
What is tongue relief and why does it matter?
Most traditional bits lay flat across the tongue, creating constant pressure that many horses brace against. Myler's mouthpieces are designed to allow the tongue to rise and fall naturally, which lets the horse swallow, relax the jaw, and accept contact more willingly. The result is more salivation, softer contact, and a horse that seeks the bit rather than evading it.
Can I use Myler bits for English disciplines?
Yes — Myler makes both Western and English configurations across their level system. Their hooks and loops, dee rings, and full cheek options cover dressage, jumping, and eventing. Always check current rulebook requirements for your specific discipline and level before showing.
How to Choose Your Myler Bit
- Start with your horse's current behavior: Bracing, head tossing, or resistance to contact usually points to tongue pressure issues — start at Level 1 with a low port.
- Match the cheek to your discipline: Dee and loose ring for English and snaffle work; shank styles for Western finishing and show.
- Give it time: Most riders see a response within 3-5 rides, but horses who have been bracing for years may take a few weeks to fully relax into the new feel.
- Ride with lighter hands: Myler bits are designed for precise, soft communication — if you need constant pressure to steer or stop, address the training before changing the bit.
Why Riders Trust Myler
Myler bits are produced by Toklat, a brand with decades of equestrian manufacturing expertise, and are sold through serious tack retailers worldwide. The system's philosophical foundation — that bits should communicate, not coerce — resonates with trainers across disciplines. At Hooves and Paws, Myler is one of our most-asked-about bit brands, and our selection covers the full level system from starter snaffles to advanced finishing bits.
Fast shipping on all Myler bits. If you are not sure where to start, the MB 03 Level 1 Western Dee is our most popular first Myler for Western riders making the switch.
