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The Mikmar Combination Bit
Legendary Horseman Frank Evans, founder of the Mikmar
Bit Company, designed the Mikmar Combination Bit. It
is highly acclaimed worldwide for its versatility, unique
design, and excellent results. As the rider applies
pressure to the reins, this unique design disperses
pressure to the nose, mouth, chin, and poll areas. Frank
Evans' goal was to be able to protect a horse's mouth
and at the same time get desired results. It sends a
clearer signal to the horse, allowing the rider to use
a softer hand.
Mikmar Combination Bit with Curved Low Port Mouthpiece
The Mikmar Curved Low Port Mouthpiece offers the same
design as the standard mouthpiece, but provides tongue
relief as the mouthpiece contours around the tongue.
It provides less palate pressure.
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Mikmar Combination Bit with Low Port Mouthpiece
The Mikmar Low Port Mouthpiece offers the same design
as the standard Mikmar Bit, but offers a lower port
of 3/4 inch in height. It provides less palate pressure
than our Standard Mouthpiece.
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How
the Combination Bit Works
The bit operates through both direct
action and leverage, with the addition of nose pressure,
when desired. It is to be used with a leather curb
strap or curb chain, and can be used with or without
a Cavesson. There are a variety of options for rein
configurations. When attaching a single rein to the
nose rope, and the rider applies pressure (pulls)
on the reins, it sends a signal simultaneously to
the nose, mouth (bars and tongue), chin and poll,
instead of to just one focused area.  The
horse receives pressure to the nose rope and curb
strap, through the cheek pieces, just ahead of the
mouthpiece. The nose rope applies downward and backward
pressure and the curb strap applies upward pressure.
This encourages vertical flexion. The wide, mild mouthpiece
immediately following, rotates slightly and slowly
downward and back to apply pressure over the tongue
and bars. The width of the mouthpiece gives the horse
an advanced signal that there is an incoming request.
The bit also incorporates a copper roller, which stimulates
saliva production, and keeps a nervous or “busy-
mouthed” horse pacified. Also, it discourages
the horse from putting the tongue over the bit.
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 Other
rein configurations are attaching a single rein to the
cheek pieces upper rein slot for direct pressure, similar
to that of a snaffle,  or
to the lower rein slot for the function of a leverage
bit, or to the nose rope for divided pressure. Double
reins may also be used in any combination of the three
rein positions. The most popular rein configuration
is attaching one rein to the nose rope (for divided
pressure) and one rein to the upper or lower slot on
the cheek piece.
“I like the way you can get horses
to willingly drop on to the bridle and get them round
and soft through their head, neck and poll. They bend
better and go side to side better. In general I find
they are happier and stay consistently on the bridle.”
- Laura Kraut (USA Olympian) |
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“As far as control… the bit makes a
difference for a horse like Dobel’s Cento, it
works very good. He’s more together, and that’s
what you need on the course.”
- Otto Becker and Dobel's Cento (Olympic Gold Medalist)
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me, in schooling on the flat, and Show Jumping, the
Mikmar Bits have made a huge change. A horse that maybe
you would be tempted to go the draw rein route, or use
a running martingal, or go to a stronger bit…
it’s unbelievable the way the Combination Bit
takes the place of all that.”
- Darren Chiacchia and Windfall (USET 3-Day Event
Champion)
The Mikmar Combination Bit is a kinder,
yet more effective way to communicate with your horse...
it affords the rider the ability to finesse their ride
with superior communication, allowing the horse and
rider to form the perfect combination.
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