Myler MB 06 Combination Bit: Sweet Iron, Low Port, & Copper Inlay

Is your horse struggling with bit acceptance or resistance? Discover the Myler MB 06 Combination Bit, meticulously engineered to foster unparalleled communication and comfort for your equine partner. This innovative design helps transform your horse's attitude, encouraging a softer mouth and a more responsive ride.

This powerful combination bit features a unique **Sweet Iron Mullen Barrel Low Port mouthpiece with a beneficial Copper Inlay**. It's designed to promote salivation, provide critical tongue relief, and distribute pressure effectively, creating a positive and rewarding experience for both horse and rider.

Key Benefits & Features:

• Encourages Salivation: The Sweet Iron mouthpiece naturally oxidizes, creating a mild, sweet taste that actively encourages salivation and greater bit acceptance. Say goodbye to a dry, resistant mouth!
• Optimal Tongue Relief: The specialized Low Port (MB 06) allows your horse's tongue to elevate and swallow comfortably, promoting relaxation and better acceptance. It delivers clear communication without palate pressure.
• Enhanced Softness: Strategically placed Copper Inlays further stimulate salivation, contributing to a supple, accepting mouth and improved overall bit comfort.
• Versatile Control: The 3-Ring Combination design provides multiple rein attachment options, allowing you to fine-tune leverage and pressure for varying levels of control and responsiveness.
• Precise Communication: Featuring Myler's Independent Side Movement (ISM), each side of the bit moves independently, enabling you to give clearer, isolated rein signals for sophisticated bending, balancing, and lifting.
• Ideal for Developing Horses: The MB 06 is specifically designed for Myler Level 2-3 horses – those with basic training progressing to more refined work, who benefit from tongue relief and responsive signals.

Choose the Myler MB 06 Combination Bit to elevate your riding experience, fostering a deeper connection and a happier, more responsive horse. It’s the smart choice for horses that thrive with a comfortable mouthpiece and appreciate clear, gentle communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Myler combination bit work, and what makes its pressure distribution unique?

The Myler combination bit is a hybrid design that uniquely disperses rein pressure across multiple areas: the horse's nose, poll, jaw, tongue, and bars. Initially, the pressure primarily engages the nose, poll, and jaw, with the mouthpiece "floating" without direct engagement of the tongue. Only with continued rein pressure does the mouthpiece engage the tongue and bars. This multi-point action provides a distinct signal and offers a clear reward as the horse yields, making it a highly effective and often more humane communication tool.

Is the oxidation (rusting) of the Sweet Iron mouthpiece normal and safe?

Yes, the natural oxidation or "rusting" of the Sweet Iron mouthpiece is completely normal, intended, and safe for your horse. Sweet Iron is made from black iron and copper and is designed to oxidize, creating a pleasant, sweet taste that actively encourages salivation and a soft, accepting mouth. This discoloration is part of its beneficial function. We recommend cleaning the bit after each use to ensure hygiene and promote even oxidation.

What are the benefits of the MB 06's Low Port design, and for what level of horse is it intended?

The MB 06's wide, low port design (typically ¾" high) offers significant tongue relief. It allows the horse's tongue to elevate slightly and swallow comfortably, preventing direct palate pressure and promoting relaxation. This design enhances the horse's acceptance and comfort. The MB 06 is classified as a Myler Level 2-3 bit, meaning it is suitable for horses with basic training who are progressing to more refined work, providing a balance of tongue comfort and responsive communication.

Why does this bit include a Copper Inlay?

The small copper inlays strategically placed on the mouthpiece are designed to further encourage salivation. Increased salivation helps to promote a softer, more supple mouth, making the horse more accepting and comfortable with the bit. This subtle addition complements the Sweet Iron in enhancing the bit's ability to foster a positive response from the horse.

What is Independent Side Movement (ISM), and how does it benefit my riding?

Independent Side Movement (ISM) is a core feature of Myler bits, including this combination bit. It allows each side of the mouthpiece to move independently of the other. This unique design empowers the rider to give clearer, more isolated rein signals to each side of the horse, rather than a single, universal signal. This precision is invaluable for tasks such as bending, balancing, lifting a shoulder, or correcting specific imbalances, leading to more refined and effective communication between horse and rider.