This bit features 5" HBT Shank cheeks and a Myler MB 43LP narrow ported barrel. This is a Myler level 2-3 bit.
The MB 43LP does not rotate onto the tongue but instead sits solidly across the bars and lips of the horses mouth. The port is narrower than a Level 3 mouthpiece but still offers room for the horses tongue to pass under the bit. Because the port is narrow, when the reins are engaged, the horse will feel a slight pressure on the outside edges of the tongue a gentle reminder rather than a strong reprimand. The port on this mouthpiece is only 1 1/4" high, so it will apply little to no palate pressure. It is the mildest of the Level 2-3 mouthpieces in terms of tongue pressure, just one step below a Level 3 mouthpiece. Sweet iron mouthpiece oxidizes and encourages salivation.
The 5" HBT shank is stainless steel and is slightly curved back, with a flat-top purchase and a rein ring. The mouthpiece has a fixed attachment. The HBT shank has the patented Independent Swivel Cheek, where the purchase, mouthpiece, and shank all move independently of each other. The purchase is slightly angled away from the cheek to avoid rubbing. It has an indirect (curb) rein action designed to be used with a curb strap which attaches to the purchase. The HBT shank uses the combination of the fixed cheek and fixed rein to apply pressure to the mouth, chin and poll.
Features:
- HBT Shank cheeks
- 5" cheeks
- MB 43LP narrow ported mouth
- Sweet iron with copper inlay
- Indpendent side movement
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
