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Customer Reviews for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
The Myler Bitting System is a graduated system, meaning that as your horse learns and progresses through his training, you will change the way you communicate with him by re-bitting him periodically. Each Myler Bit is designed to use select pressure points for the best communication for that Level.
Average Customer Rating:
(34 Reviews) 30
Rating breakdown 34 reviews
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33 of 34(97%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Review 1 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Good Response
June 19, 2013
Byvwais10
fromNY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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I purchased this bit for my green draft cross mare when she decided that she no longer liked the bit she had been broke in and using for the past 2 years (a copper linked french-link eggbutt). The dentist recommended a Myler due to her fleshy mouth and a relatively small space between her jaws. She has responded well to the change and is more willing for bridling. I haven't noticed a difference in her actual response time while riding, but she was always very sensitive to the aids and goes more off of seat than hands. My only problem with this bit is that it pulls through her mouth with very little one-sided pressure. I had to get a western curb strap to help keep it in place. Also, I would have preferred to NOT get a loose ring, but there was no other option (anywhere!) for this mouthpiece in a 6". Although, Myler has attempted to smooth out the connection of the mouthpiece with the ring to reduce the incidence of pinching.
Review 2 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Great Bit
June 10, 2013
Byhrsecr8zy
fromSanta Rosa, CA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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My mare and I love this bit, a little pricey but definitely worth the price!
Review 3 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Great Bit
June 10, 2013
Byyodicoyote
fromMissouri
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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5
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The Myler Bitting System has a lot going for it. My horse responded well to the curvature of the bit and roller. I am not completely sure that it alone has helped with keeping his tongue in his mouth but there is definitely a difference.
Review 4 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Buying My Second one!
April 7, 2013
ByDynamicDiva
fromMesa, AZ
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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My trainer swears by these bits and uses almost all of her horses in them. I use this bit for both dressage, XC, and SJ for my mare and she is very happy in it.
Review 5 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Good bit for fleshy mouths
March 18, 2013
ByJustJump3Day
fromColumbus, GA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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I've tried well over a dozen different bits for my OTTB, and finally decided to try the pricier Myler. His regular bit is a thick double-jointed, oval lozenge snaffle, and although he was making progress in accepting contact, he still wasn't happy in the bridle. The first ride in the Myler went okay--I didn't see a miracle transformation, but he seemed quieter. The second ride went even better, and I noticed I was able to maintain more even connection. For the third ride, I went back to his original bit to see if the change was a fluke, and I couldn't believe the difference. He kept trying to open his mouth and spit out the bit, so I'm keeping the Myler and will make the change for his other bridles. It's a good try for horses with smaller palate clearance and fleshy tongues.
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Review 6 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Great bit for the greenie
January 24, 2013
Byvtalw
fromCharlotte, Vt
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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5
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I use this bit on both of my horses and I really like it. I use mine with a Micklem bridle so I never have to worry about it sliding. I like using it with my green horses as I think that it is nice for them to have something to play with and I like that there is no "nutcracker" effect with the Myler bits.
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Review 7 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Great bit
October 9, 2012
Bywinie
fromLower Lake. CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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This bit is great for green horses with the smaller mouth and a large tongue. Acceptance was no sweat.
Review 8 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Effective and widely accepted bit
September 18, 2012
Bytalliwhoa
fromOlympia, WA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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5
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I have been using this particular style of bit for about 3 years now as my trainer is a fan. I am just buying a new horse this year, however, and since he "came" with one of these in his bridle, I admit I thought I'd try a few different bits to see if he had a preference or went differently. (he needed a smaller bit anyway). Well, he was quite firm about wanting to be in this bit over my other choices. Just quieter, less fussy, easier to get him round and through, etc. I think he felt "safer" in this bit. I tried my KK Aurigan 3 piece snaffle as an alternate, nope, he preferred the Mylar. OK, the horse has voted.
Review 9 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Fabulous Bit
August 14, 2012
ByMegs232
fromCarver, MN
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
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My mare seems to really like this bit. She tends to be a puller and I've had success with a Waterford for cross country and showjumping but this is lovely for the dressage phase!
Review 10 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
He seems to like it
July 8, 2012
Bycarousl
fromErie, Pa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
4
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I have only used this bit with my guy a few times but he seems to like it , or at least not mind it. It is a bit of a change from the regular loose ring snaffle that he had and the trainer was worried he would not take to it...but I don't think it is a problem. He does seem to be pulling a little more but I think that may be more due to putting him in new situations that he isn't comfortable with rather than the bit itself... but only time will tell. It does seem to be well made.
Review 11 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
not so sure at first
June 5, 2012
BymomofTux
fromreno
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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that my horse liked the bit...was ready to return it and then I took a lesson with it. It appears that O'Reilly's objection was not to the bit but my too busy hands! Am keeping it and thanking it for making the problem I have so apparent that I must change!!!
Review 12 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
not for my horse!
May 26, 2012
Bytombolo
fromCentral Coast, California
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
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Value:
1
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Review 13 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Very happy with this lightweight bit
May 12, 2012
ByKCJC
fromNC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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Review 14 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Well Worth the Price
April 10, 2012
ByRoewyn
fromWashington State
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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I've never seen a bit so compatible with so many mouths. Every horse I've ridden in it LOVES it. My nervous, sensitive, OTTB relaxes into a cloud of black bay gorgeousness whenever I ride him in this bit as opposed to the snaffle I used to use!
And it's dressage legal, too! My only gripe is that it's a bit pricey - not as much as some, but quite a bit more than others - but well worth the investment for the results.
And it's dressage legal, too! My only gripe is that it's a bit pricey - not as much as some, but quite a bit more than others - but well worth the investment for the results.
Review 15 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Good for Sensitive Mouth
March 4, 2012
ByAspenMeadows
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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My horse has a large tongue which doesn't leave much room for a bit. He also is very busy with that tongue -- My equine dentist suggested a bit which offered some relief for his tongue and didn't nutcracker. My KK Ultra bit wasn't working at all for him although my previous horses loved it. The comfort snaffle has worked out great. He's quiet and accepting of the contact. He reaches for the contact with this bit. I definitely recommend it.
Review 16 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
The ONLY bit I'll use!
February 25, 2012
ByHannahL
fromNew Orleans, LA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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This bit is absolutely the best bit on the market; my horses love it! My OTTB has a tendency to get very tense with bits and immediately falls behind the vertical - even on a very loose rein. He loves this bit, though. His mouth stays nice and wet and he carries himself wonderfully.
If you want a happy, comfy horse then you should go with a Myler bit.
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Review 17 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
There's nothing like a myler!
January 21, 2012
ByPetstorejunkie
fromNC
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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I have had such a great experience with Dale Myler and Myler bits, I had to review this bit to encourage more to try Myler bits. (and no I'm not a paid reviewer)
1. Dale really does care about the well being of horses. I used their "bitting assistant" on their website (which sends your information to the company for a real person recommendation on a bit) at 11:00pm, and by 9:45 the next morning I had an email, written just for me from Dale Myler, who also encouraged me to call him with any questions.
That's what giving a darn looks like.
2. This bit, the myler comfort snaffle as of February 1st 2012 is APPROVED for USEF dressage competition.
1. Dale really does care about the well being of horses. I used their "bitting assistant" on their website (which sends your information to the company for a real person recommendation on a bit) at 11:00pm, and by 9:45 the next morning I had an email, written just for me from Dale Myler, who also encouraged me to call him with any questions.
That's what giving a darn looks like.
2. This bit, the myler comfort snaffle as of February 1st 2012 is APPROVED for USEF dressage competition.
youtube search julie goodnight's 4 part series on Myler bits to understand why these really are some of the best bits out there.
Myler has a customer for life with me!
The attached image is how far this bit collapses, so you can see it basically goes from a french link to a mullen type contact depending on the level of contact on the rein.
The attached image is how far this bit collapses, so you can see it basically goes from a french link to a mullen type contact depending on the level of contact on the rein.
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Review 18 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Review 19 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Training Bit
December 1, 2011
ByAllisonB
fromBangor, ME
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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I love these bits! Just purchased one for my new schoolmaster after having one for 8 months on my old cow-pony whom I was schooling for suppleness and connection. I have yet to see the rings pinch either of their lips, and they both seem to enjoy the small copper inlets and the roller. I do not know if this bit is acceptable for showing, but I do love schooling in it!
Review 20 for Myler Level 1 Loose Ring
Overall Rating:
Favorite bit
November 28, 2011
Byoldenburgfan
fromColorado
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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