Sweet iron naturally oxidizes (or rusts), is harmless to horses and promotes salivation.

ISM technology (independent side movement) allows each side of the bit to move independently so that lifting one side of the rein provides a clear and concise signal to the horse.

Stainless Steel 5' HBT Shank with 5' Sweet Iron Low Port Comfort Snaffle (MB 04, Level 2) Copper Inlay.

This bit is part of our Bit Test Ride Program! MB04 mouthpiece features a wide barrel and low port offerng more tongue relief than level 1 mouthpieces. Level 2 Bits are also recommended for horses showing resistance to a level 1 bit. It should be adjusted with slightly more give in the corners of the mouth than a traditional snaffle, and great care should be taken that it is wide enough for the horse’s mouth to ensure that the hanging cheek piece doesn’t rub.Myler HBT Shank Sweet Iron Low Port Wide Barrel Comfort Snaffle MB04 is a level 2 bit meaning it is designed for a young, green or a steady disposition horse or for retraining or training a new discipline. Horses with low and/or sensitive pallets are likely to object strongly to the action of the Baucher, especially one with a single joint. The Baucher should not be used to force a false headset or frame, nor should it be used on a horse that clearly objects to it. We also find them useful for horses with very busy mouths, as they tend to shift less in the horse’s mouth, helping keep it quieter.įinally, the slight additional leverage provided by the Baucher can be useful on a temporary basis on horses who have physical limitations that make understanding flexion difficult, such as thick-throated draft types, horses being rehabilitated mentally, or horses who have learned to lean heavily into the rider’s hands as an evasion. The hanging design keeps the bit lifted from these areas, and even when strong contact is applied, some horses clearly find this action more comfortable than that of a traditionally placed snaffle. We’ve found the Baucher can be a useful bit for a horse that is particularly sensitive in the tongue and bars of the mouth. It’s because of this leverage, and potential for poll pressure, that the Baucher bit is labeled by some critics as being too harsh for use in dressage, or “gimmicky” in terms of creating correct contact, flexion and submission.īut when it comes to bits, the final arbiter of their use is really the horse, and there are some compelling biomechanical reasons as to why, for some horses, the Baucher is actually milder than the average snaffle.

This bit provides slightly more leverage than the average snaffle, and the design creates slight poll pressure to help adjust the frame of the horse’s head. Bauchers come in a wide variety of mouthpieces-single-jointed, double-jointed, happy mouth, mullen, and more. Myler Bits Pressure as comfortable as possible and non-damaging (eg. The reins then attach to the lower bit ring.

About the mouthpiece: the 06 mouthpiece is a Myler alternative to the traditional mullen mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is made of polished Sweet Iron which naturally oxidizes.

The Baucher bit is defined by it’s so-called “hanging cheek piece,” a metal bar that extends upward from the bit ring and attaches to the cheek piece. Stainless Steel 5' HBT Shank with Sweet Iron Mullen Barrel Low Port (MB 06) Copper Inlay Mouth. Come critics think it's harsh but, like any other bit, it depends upon the rider's skill. Should you consider the Baucher bit? Some horses love it, while others can't stand it.

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