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I own a 15hh Irish Cob and he appears to be very uncomftable in the mouth. He regularly has his teeth checked and eats fine etc. He is currently ridden in a half-cheek snaffle and I have tried him in various snaffles(waterford, french link, mullen). He 'chomps' on the bit and hangs his head. Occassionly he opens his mouth and pushes his head down. I am soft with the hand and ride relaxed but he still constantly leans on my hands and chomps(salivates alot). We go for long fast rides,hunt and jump. I don't have any problem stopping him and he is not resistant to move foward.
I have heard of myler bits, could these help at all?Would a change of bit help if so do you suggest any?Or would a certain trainning technique be more help?
Thakyou for your time.

From what you are describing it sounds as if your horse needs more space for his tongue. Being a cob it is quite probable that he has quite a fleshy tongue and all the bits you have mentioned will sit constantly on the tongue, and not allow him any tongue relief at all wherever his head happens to be. My advice would be to try the Myler low port comfort snaffle. This is a level one/two bit, has a curved mouthpiece with a low ported centre barrel, and the mouthpiece being quite narrow, will allow more tongue space.

The low port comfort snaffle if used with the hooked rings (slots for your cheek piece and reins) will give your horse maximum tongue relief when carrying his head in the correct position, but will put pressure on the tongue and corners of the bars should he invert his head or bear down. The bit will not pinch the tongue and the independent side movement of the bit will allow you to isolate one side and lift a shoulder. Otherwise known as the MB04, this bit is a good alternative to a traditional snaffle and works well for bending, balancing and encouraging the horse to flex at the poll.

Another Myler bit to bear in mind will be the MB05, the medium wide port comfort snaffle, which offers complete tongue relief on most horses and works primarily off the bars and collapses slightly onto the lips; so a good alternative for horses needing more tongue relief.

If you would like to try either of these bits, or discuss the Myler bitting system further, please don't hesitate to contact me, and take advantage of the 14 day trial offered with each bit supplied by The Myler Bit Bank.

Cicely Thorne
The Myler Bit Bank