Myler Black Steel Seven Shank with Low Port Comfort Snaffle MB 04

Unlock an unparalleled connection with your equine partner! The Myler Black Steel Seven Shank with Low Port Comfort Snaffle MB 04 is masterfully engineered to revolutionize your riding, fostering clear, gentle communication that your horse will eagerly embrace.

Designed for both focused training and peak performance, this exceptional bit encourages your horse to relax, cultivating a softer mouth and incredibly responsive movements. Bid farewell to resistance and welcome harmonious, fluid rides!

Why Riders Choose the Myler Comfort Snaffle:

• Optimized Comfort & Acceptance: The unique MB 04 Sweet Iron Mouthpiece features a subtle, 1/4-inch port that provides crucial tongue relief. This allows your horse to swallow comfortably and relax, promoting a softer, more willing acceptance of the bit for a truly enjoyable ride.
• Independent Side Movement™: Experience a new level of precise control. This advanced, patented feature allows each side of the bit to move independently, enabling you to deliver clear, isolated rein signals. Effortlessly bend, balance, and lift your horse's shoulder with unprecedented clarity and responsiveness.
• Durable Black Steel & Sweet Iron: Crafted for longevity and horse appeal. The mouthpiece, made from sweet iron, naturally oxidizes to create a desirable sweet taste, actively encouraging salivation and acceptance. The robust black steel shanks develop a beautiful, authentic antique brown patina over time, a testament to their enduring quality.
• Enhanced Responsiveness with Copper Inlay: Strategically placed copper inlays further stimulate salivation, fostering a soft, moist mouth and solidifying a more responsive, willing connection between horse and rider.
• Mild to Moderate Leverage (Seven Shank): The 6 ¾" or 7-inch shanks provide mild to moderate leverage with an indirect (curb) rein action, offering precise control without harshness. The Independent Swivel Cheek design ensures shanks move freely and are expertly angled away to prevent any rubbing or discomfort.
• Versatile for All Disciplines: Whether you're excelling in dressage, enjoying serene trail rides, or perfecting your Western riding techniques, this bit is a versatile, indispensable choice for a wide spectrum of disciplines and riders, from seasoned professionals to those transitioning their horses to a higher level of communication.

Elevate your partnership today. Experience the profound Myler difference and feel the immediate improvement in your horse's comfort, willingness, and overall responsiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Myler Level of the MB 04 mouthpiece, and how does it provide comfort?

The Myler MB 04 mouthpiece is a Myler Level 2 bit, designed for horses that have established basic training and are ready for more refined communication. Its unique low, 1/4-inch port offers significant tongue relief, allowing your horse to swallow comfortably and relax. This "comfort snaffle" design prevents pinching of the lips and bars, encouraging a softer mouth and greater acceptance of the bit. It gently applies pressure to the tongue and bars, helping your horse understand signals more clearly.

How does Independent Side Movement™ enhance communication?

Independent Side Movement™ (ISM) is a patented Myler technology that allows each side of the bit (mouthpiece and shank) to move independently. This crucial feature empowers riders to send precise, isolated rein signals. For example, you can cue one side of your horse for a bend or lift a specific shoulder without engaging the entire mouth, leading to clearer communication, improved lateral flexion, and enhanced overall responsiveness from your horse.

What are the benefits of the Black Steel and Sweet Iron materials, and how should they be maintained?

The mouthpiece is crafted from sweet iron, which naturally oxidizes (rusts) when exposed to air and moisture. This oxidation creates a desirable sweet taste that encourages salivation, promoting a soft, moist mouth and greater acceptance of the bit by the horse. The shanks are made of durable black steel, which will naturally develop a beautiful antique brown patina over time. This change in appearance is normal and indicative of the material's authentic properties. Additionally, strategic copper inlays further stimulate salivation. To maintain, simply rinse and wipe dry after each use to prevent excessive buildup, allowing the natural patina process to occur.

What kind of leverage does the "Seven Shank" provide, and how does it function?

The "Seven Shank" refers to the 6 ¾" or 7-inch shank length, which provides mild to moderate indirect leverage. This means pressure is applied to the horse's mouth, chin, and poll through a curb strap before the mouthpiece fully engages, offering a more nuanced and less abrupt signal. It is essential to use this bit with a curb strap for proper function. The Independent Swivel Cheek design ensures the shanks move independently of the mouthpiece and are angled away from the horse's cheek to prevent any rubbing or discomfort.

Which type of horse is this bit suitable for, and how does it aid in transition?

The MB 04 is an incredibly versatile bit, ideal for a wide range of horses. It is considered an excellent transition bit, particularly for advancing horses from Myler Level 1 to Level 2. It suits green horses ready for more refined cues, experienced horses new to the Myler system, or those accustomed to single-jointed bits who need to learn to accept tongue relief. Many riders find their horses become happier, more relaxed, and softer in the hand with this bit, making it effective for re-schooling. While versatile across disciplines, it is particularly favored in Western riding for its balanced blend of comfort and control.

Product Details

Product Item Number (SKU): 89-13045

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