Myler Level 2-3 Three-Ring Combination Bit

Built around a progressive bitting system, Myler bits are designed to encourage comfort, clear communication, and improved performance by working with a horse’s anatomy and stage of training. Myler bits feature patented mouthpiece designs and a graduated “Level” system that helps riders select the appropriate bit based on a horse’s training, responsiveness, and needs. This thoughtful approach supports relaxation, consistency, and understanding, rather than force, across English and Western disciplines.

This mouthpiece is the Myler alternative to the traditional mullen mouth, but it has a wide low port that allows the tongue to pass under it comfortably. The port is 1" high and tilted forward at a 45º angle, allowing just enough room for the horse’s tongue to elevate slightly and swallow but not high enough for palate pressure. When the reins are engaged, this bit applies pressure primarily to the bars and lip but also applies tongue pressure because of the forward tilt. Sweet iron mouthpiece oxidizes and encourages salivation. This mouthpiece is a step up in tongue relief from Level 2, but because the port is low, it does not offer as much tongue relief as other Level 2-3 mouthpieces with slightly higher ports because the tongue is still somewhat restricted.

The stainless steel 3-ring combination bit is a hybrid of a ring bit, shank bit, and hackamore and uses five different pressure points to disperse rein pressure. Because the noseband and chin strap are connected through the purchase, when the reins are engaged, the horse first feels nose, chin, and poll pressure before he feels the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can slide 1" before reaching a stop, where it will then engage and apply pressure. The purpose is to give the horse an opportunity to respond to the rider’s rein signals before applying mouthpiece pressure. The combination bit has Independent Swivel Cheek, and the purchase is slightly angled away from the cheek to prevent rubbing. The noseband is flat leather with a knotted cord on either side, and the chin strap is synthetic to avoid stretching over time.

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