Myler 5" Western Dee with Hooks Comfort Snaffle Wide Barrel MB 02 Level 1 Bit - Sweet Iron & Copper Inlay

Transform your horse's responsiveness and comfort with a bit designed to eliminate pinching and encourage a soft, willing mouth. The Myler MB 02 Western Dee provides the perfect foundation for clear communication, allowing you to guide your horse with precision and ease.

Engineered for the developing horse, this Myler Level 1 bit combines innovative Independent Side Movement (ISM) with a gentle, curved mouthpiece. The high-quality sweet iron construction is specifically designed to oxidize, creating a pleasant taste that promotes relaxation and natural salivation for a more harmonious, productive training session.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Independent Side Movement (ISM): Allows each side of the bit to move independently, enabling precise lateral cues like lifting a shoulder or bending without affecting the opposite side of the mouth.
• MB 02 Wide Barrel Mouthpiece: A Level 1 design that rotates onto the tongue for even pressure distribution, allowing the horse to swallow more easily than traditional single-jointed snaffles.
• Sweet Iron & Copper Inlay: The mouthpiece is crafted to oxidize, creating a sweet taste that, combined with copper, encourages salivation and a relaxed, "soft" mouth.
• Western Dee with Hooks: Features fixed slots that secure the headstall and reins in place, preventing the bit from sliding through the mouth or pinching the sensitive corners of the lips.
• Versatile Rein Action: The integrated hooks allow riders to choose between direct rein action on the main ring or indirect signals for refined lateral flexion without adding unwanted leverage.
• Standard 5-Inch Width: This specific model (#89-19025) features a 5" mouthpiece, the industry standard for average-sized horses, ensuring a stable and comfortable fit.
• Level 1 Training Foundation: Specifically intended for green horses, young mounts starting their education, or sensitive horses requiring basic foundational work with maximum tongue relief.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit legal for Western and English dressage competitions?
A: While the MB 02 mouthpiece is often dressage-legal in other styles, the "hooks" on this Western Dee variation typically make it illegal for USEF/FEI dressage; it is primarily intended for Western training, schooling, and pleasure disciplines.

Q: How does the "Wide Barrel" help a horse that is resisting the bit?
A: Unlike traditional snaffles that can create a "nutcracker" effect, the Wide Barrel rotates onto the tongue to distribute pressure kindly and evenly, reducing resistance by allowing the horse to swallow and relax their jaw.

Q: Does the sweet iron mouthpiece require special care?
A: The sweet iron is designed to rust (oxidize) to create the sweet taste horses love; this is a natural process and does not affect the integrity of the bit, though wiping it clean after use will maintain its longevity.

Item Number/SKU: 89-19025