hcmb32 - Hanging Cheek Mullen Barrel

I found the bit bank website via search engine and found it easy to use with lots of excellent information. I was looking for a bit that is dressage legal that would have the same feel as the bit I was riding my horse in at the time - a Parelli Cradle bit (based on a Myler combination). I then e-mailed Jodie to ask her advice. Initially she thought that the Myler 02 hanging cheek comfort snaffle would be the most similar to my current bit so I took one on trial - it arrived a day later!  

However I found that this bit had too much 'wrap' movement, resulting in my horse treating it like a snaffle - something to lean on! I consulted Jodie again and she recommended that I try the Myler 32 hanging cheek mullen mouth instead. Success!! My horse is going beautifully in it - it seems to give him the stability he needs, yet not allowing him to lean on me - he feels so light and 'up' in front. After 3 weeks (and a few hissy fits at having to carry himself), he is going better in this than the Parelli Cradle! And I can enter dressage competitions with him. 

Many thanks to Jodie for her excellent service, comprising sound advice, an easy to use, informative website, very speedy delivery and a great idea - allowing customers to try different bits out at very reasonable prices.