Myler English Dee w/Hooks Narrow Low Port Barrel MB 43LP

This bit features English Dee cheeks with hooks and a Myler MB 43LP narrow low ported barrel. This is a Myler level 2-3 bit. It is NOT dressage legal.

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 " 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.

The Dee with Hooks is a stainless steel "D" shaped ring with a fixed attachment of the mouthpiece, as well as slots (hooks) at the top and bottom of the ring for bridle and rein attachment. The small loop behind the top slot accommodates a curb strap (attach with two curb hooks). Both the top bridle slot and bottom rein slot on the standard and medium dee will fit standard 5/8" bridle leather. The hooks make this a much more versatile version of the dee without hooks. 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. Using the hooks does not add leverage but allows the rider to transition from a direct rein action to indirect action without changing the bit. Adding a curb strap (using a Myler curb strap kit) incorporates curb pressure. Curb pressure is recommended for ported mouthpieces.

Features:

• English Dee cheeks with hooks
• Narrow low port barrel MB 43LP
• Independent side movement
• Stainless steel with copper inlay
• NOT dressage legal

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
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