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Bits

The correct bit for the Icelandic horse! 

Finding the correct bite is an important factor for the horse and therefore also affects performance - this applies whether you use your Icelandic horse for competition or as a picnic horse. Being ridden and bitten in the mouth is a human invention, not a horse's, so it's our primary task to ride with the bite that causes the least amount of discomfort to the horse so that it enjoys riding.  

Even though it is not the horse's need to have a bit in its mouth, it is an important and effective tool in horse training. However, it also places great demands on us to choose the right bit that suits the horse and to use it correctly. Simply put, the bit is never stronger than the hand holding the reins.

It can be difficult to know which bit your horse will feel comfortable using, as there are many factors that come into play. Among other things, the horse's level of training has a lot to do with which bit to ride with. The level of training typically determines how soft or hard the bit should be. In addition, the level of training can also affect the degree of freedom of the tongue. 

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There are a lot of different bits - both types and brands - so it can be a great advantage to consult a professional who knows something about bit fitting, because there are a lot of things that come into play when finding the right bit for your horse. When you buy a Myler   bit, you don't just get the features that Myler   bit has; you also get the opportunity to get help with bit fitting. This can be either in the form of advice and guidance inside the store, but you can also find a Myler   dealer who is trained in bit fitting at Dale Myler   and can look at your horse and help you find the right bit for your horse.  

Myler bits are known for their tongue-free mouthpieces. With a tongue-free bit, you get a more relaxed horse, partly because it can swallow when it wants to. With traditional two-piece snaffle bits, the bit is on the tongue, so the horse doesn't have the freedom and ability to swallow. This can affect the horse's entire musculoskeletal system, as the tongue and hyoid are connected to the muscles in the lower neck, and the muscles in the lower neck are connected to the sternum and abdominal muscles. So, if you ride with a bit with a free tongue, you'll have a horse that is not restricted in its movements, but can move freely and with the correct carriage in the right frame.  

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