This bit features flat shank cheeks and a Myler MB 16 wide port mouth. This is a Myler level 3 bit.
The MB 16 is similar to the MB 33 but without the Independent Side Movement. The generously wide port allows room for the horses tongue to pass under the bit. Because this mouthpiece is very wide, it applies little to no tongue pressure, working primarily off the bars, chin, and poll. This mouthpiece does not offer Independent Side Movement, making it suitable for competing in sports where excessive rein movement is undesirable (reining, Western pleasure). The port on this mouthpiece is 1 5/8" high. Sweet iron mouthpiece oxidizes and encourages salivation.
The 7" Flat Shank is stainless steel and curved slightly back towards the horse, with a flat-top purchase and a rein ring. The mouthpiece has a fixed attachment. The Flat 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 that attaches to the purchase. The flat shank uses the combination of the fixed cheek and fixed rein to apply pressure to the mouth, chin, and poll.
Features:
- Flat shank cheeks
- 7" shanks
- MB 16 wide port mouth
- Sweet iron with copper inlay mouth
- NO independent 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
