5″ Myler Sweet Iron Large Ring Snaffle

Here is a nice, gently used Myler loose ring snaffle with traditional snaffle joint. Large, sleeved ring snaffle, pinchless, with large O/Loose rings that measures 3 7/8″ in diameter. With Myler’s traditional snaffle mouth (MB09). Most of these bits are in stainless, whereas this one is made from sweet iron that rusts to offer a pleasant taste for your horse. This one has rusted from time and use. This configuration, despite being very popular, has been discontinued. You don’t see these very often! Per Myler:

The MB 09 is a more comfortable Myler version of the traditional single-jointed mouthpiece. Although it lacks the benefits of a “true” Myler mouthpiece, it has a distinctive curve so the bars of the bit wrap around the horse’s bar and lips which make the bit more comfortable. The loose ring is a simple stainless steel “O” shape where both the bridle and mouthpiece have no fixed point of attachment but slide freely around the ring. The loose ring allows a lot of play as the mouthpiece slides freely around the ring. The loose ring is generally considered one of the most non-interfering cheek pieces because the mouthpiece slides freely around the ring. However the play in the mouthpiece can make it difficult for a horse to find your hands as the mouthpiece is in continual motion. The movement of the mouthpiece can also exaggerate or create a busy mouth in young or anxious horses. It is best suited for more advanced horses fully schooled in leg and seat aids as well as rein aids.