Myler Western Dee Bit W/ Hooks & Low Port – Level 2

The Myler Western Dee Bit W/ Hooks & Low Port features the MB 04 sweet iron mouthpiece, which oxidizes and encourages salivation. The MB 04 is similar to the MB 02 in that it will rotate on the tongue and apply tongue pressure; however, it has a small (¼”) port that introduces some tongue relief to the horse. The port allows the horse to swallow and move his tongue when moving forward and relaxed, which acts as a release or reward. The mouthpiece is curved, and wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching. The western dee with hooks is a circular stainless steel ring with fixed attachment of the mouthpiece. It has 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 knob on the top of the rein ring is for decoration—it has no function. 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 incorporates curb pressure. Curb pressure is recommended for ported mouthpieces.

• Western dee bit with hooks & a low port
• Sweet iron mouthpiece with copper inlay
• MB 04 mouthpiece –  will rotate on the tongue and apply tongue pressure
• Port allows the horse to swallow and move tongue when moving forward and relaxed – acts as a release or reward
• Independent Side Movement™
• 3 in long offset rings