The Myler MB04 Low Port Comfort Snaffle is a good choice for a beginning or intermediate horse. This bit is designed to work off the lips, bars and tongue, and it encourages the horse to relax at the poll due to the leverage action of the bottom rein and simultaneously offering initial tongue relief before greater degrees of pressure fall onto the tongue as more rein is taken up.
The MBO4 Low port comfort snaffle pelham also features independent side movement which allows the rider to isolate one side and enhance shoulder free movement lifting a shoulder as it allows the rider to work the horse up from behind into a relaxed hand brought about by the softness in the horse outline due to the lack of tension because of the bits action. The Myler MB04 pelham is a good alternative to the traditional snaffle as it can do so much more to dissipate pressure to the different contact points of the horses mouth while offering a level of relief to the tongue, the MB04 pelham encourages the horse to work in the correct outline and assists the rider achieve the desired control and softness at the same time as it encourages the horse to relax at the poll.
In summary
This bit is popular with show-jumpers and brings pressure onto the tongue slightly later than the bars of the mouth and it collapses slightly on the lips and it will not pinch the bars or the tongue. It does not have any palate pressure. Te MB04 Pelham offers some tongue relief before restricting the tongue as more and more rein pressure is applied. Each side of the mouthpiece moves independently and the bit operates as both a direct action and leverage bit action when using a curb strap or chain.
When applying pressure on the first rein, the bit works as a direct action bit, exerting the same amount of pressure on the mouth as on the reins and with pressure on the second bottom rein it works as a leverage bit. The effect is of tilting the mouthpiece forward and applying pressure to the parts of the mouth, curb and poll. When used with two reins, to varying degrees of pressure the rider can achieve the ideal outcome for the individual horse concerned for its particular characteristics during ridden work.
When used with a leather D ring one rein can be used and this is preferred by less experienced riders and children as well as competition riders who want to compete with one rein in their hands as the D-ring positions the bit is in an optimum position to get the best effect of both the top and bottom ring rein fixing points.
The MB04 pelham has a small, ¾ inch port for tongue relief. The bit design is an ergonomic profile providing for a wrapping action without pinching or any nutcracker action.The Myler MB04 pelham acts on tongue and corners of bars, gently wrapping lips. The bit encourages the horse to bridle up, balance and relax at the poll. This bit is ideal for a young or an experienced horse, encouraging your horse to move with the bit as it wraps around the outer lip so that the action of accepting your leg to work the horse up into your hand is achieved.
