Myler Black Steel Seven Shank with Narrow Low Ported Barrel MB 43LP #89-13435

Transform your riding partnership and unlock superior communication with your horse. The Myler Black Steel Seven Shank Bit, featuring the innovative Narrow Low Ported Barrel (MB 43LP), is engineered for riders who demand enhanced control, refined signals, and ultimate equine comfort.

Experience a new level of harmony whether you're schooling in the arena, navigating challenging trails, or competing for top honors. This Myler bit strikes the perfect balance between gentleness and effective leverage, empowering you and your horse to perform at your absolute best.

Why the Myler MB 43LP Bit is Your Essential Choice:

More than just a piece of tack, the Myler MB 43LP is a strategic investment in your horse's well-being and your riding success. Its unique design and premium materials are meticulously crafted to foster responsiveness and encourage a relaxed, soft mouth.

• Unrivaled Durability: Constructed from robust 6 3/4" black steel, this shank bit is built to withstand the rigors of daily use, delivering consistent, reliable performance season after season.
• Optimal Equine Comfort: The sweet iron mouthpiece, thoughtfully accented with a copper inlay, actively encourages salivation and ensures a relaxed jaw. This promotes a comfortable, willing horse ready to accept your cues.
• Superior Rider Control: The innovative Narrow Low Ported Barrel (MB 43LP) design offers exceptional responsiveness and precise communication. It applies gentle, focused pressure for clear signals, making it ideal for both intense training and enjoyable rides.
• Independent Side Movement (ISM): Benefit from Myler’s signature ISM, allowing each side of the bit to move independently. This facilitates clearer, more isolated cues, helping horses to bend, balance, and collect with greater ease.
• Versatile Performance: Whether your discipline is Western pleasure, reining, trail riding, or general schooling, this bit provides the perfect blend of leverage and softness, adaptable for various skill levels and equestrian pursuits.

Myler bits are globally recognized for their innovative approach, consistently prioritizing both equine well-being and rider effectiveness. The MB 43LP continues this proud tradition, offering an unparalleled riding experience that deepens the connection between horse and rider.

Make the smart choice for your horse and your riding partnership today. Invest in the Myler Black Steel Seven Shank Bit and feel the profound difference in connection, control, and confidence!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Myler Level is this bit, and for what type of horse is it best suited?

The Myler Black Steel Seven Shank Bit with the MB 43LP mouthpiece is classified as a Myler Level 2-3 bit. This indicates it is designed for horses with basic training, those progressing in their discipline, or individuals who show resistance to bits that apply more direct or consistent tongue pressure. It's an excellent choice for horses that are learning to soften, yield to pressure, or for riders seeking to refine their communication.

How does the Narrow Low Ported Barrel MB 43LP mouthpiece provide tongue relief and apply pressure?

The Narrow Low Ported Barrel (MB 43LP) mouthpiece is ingeniously designed to sit solidly across the bars and lips of the horse's mouth without rotating directly onto the tongue, thus providing significant tongue relief. When rein pressure is applied, the narrow port delivers a slight, gentle pressure to the outside edges of the tongue. This acts as a subtle reminder rather than a strong reprimand, encouraging the horse to relax its jaw and swallow, leading to a softer, more responsive mouth.

What is Independent Side Movement (ISM), and how does it benefit communication?

Independent Side Movement (ISM) is a hallmark feature of Myler bits, including this Seven Shank. It allows each side of the bit's mouthpiece and shank to move independently of the other. This unique design enables the rider to give clearer, more isolated signals to the horse. For instance, you can cue one side of the horse's mouth without affecting the other, which is incredibly beneficial for teaching young horses to bend, balance, and collect, or for refining complex maneuvers with more advanced horses.

What materials are used in this Myler bit, and what are their properties?

This Myler bit is crafted from robust 6 3/4" black steel for the shanks, ensuring exceptional durability and a classic look. The mouthpiece features sweet iron with a copper inlay. Sweet iron is chosen for its property of naturally oxidizing, which encourages salivation and a relaxed jaw, promoting acceptance of the bit. The copper inlay further enhances this effect. It's important to note that the black steel shanks are designed to rust and develop an antique brown patina over time, which is a natural and desired characteristic of the material.

What level of leverage does the seven-inch shank provide, and is a curb strap necessary?

The seven-inch (or 6 3/4" to 7") shank on this Myler bit provides a moderate amount of leverage, making it well-suited for disciplines like Western riding where indirect rein action is common. Longer shanks generally increase leverage, allowing for clearer, more effective communication with less effort from the rider. To ensure proper function, prevent the bit from rotating excessively, and optimize the leverage, a curb strap (often leather or chain) is essential and should always be used with a shank bit.