This bit features Western Dee cheeks with hooks. It has a Myler MB 43LP narrow low port mouth. It 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 1.25" 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 Western Dee with Hooks is a circular stainless steel ring with a fixed attachment of the mouthpiece, with top and bottom rings (hooks) for headstall and rein attachment. The small loop behind the top slot accommodates a curb strap (attach with two curb hooks). The top bridle ring will fit standard 5/8" leather found on most headstalls. The bottom rein ring has recently been updated to fit slobber straps up to approximately 1 3/4". Attaching the headstall to the top hook holds the bit in the correct position instead of allowing it to slide around the bridle cheek pieces. Attaching the reins to the rein hooks allows the rider to lift the cheek and use the Independent Side Movement of the mouthpiece. Adding a curb strap (using a Myler curb strap kit) incorporates curb pressure. Curb pressure is recommended for ported mouthpieces.
Features:
- Western Dee
- 3" offset ring
- Independent side motion
- MB 43LP narrow low port mouth
- Stainless steel cheeks
- Sweet iron mouth with copper inlay
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
