{"product_id":"myler-mb-04-comfort-snaffle-5-1-2-inch-horse-bit-hbt-shank","title":"Myler MB 04 Comfort Snaffle 5 1\/2\" Horse Bit with HBT Shank - Sweet Iron \u0026 Copper Inlay - Low Port Tongue Relief","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTongue Relief and Clear Signals on a Stable Shank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western riders looking for a Level 2 shank bit that gives some tongue relief and independent side signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Myler MB 04 Comfort Snaffle with HBT Shank pairs Myler's low port comfort snaffle mouthpiece with the HBT shank, here in a 5 1\/2 inch mouth. Myler rates the MB 04 mouthpiece as a Level 2 bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mouthpiece is sweet iron with a copper inlay. Sweet iron oxidizes and encourages salivation, and the small 1\/4 inch port introduces some tongue relief. The mouthpiece is curved, so it wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching, and Independent Side Movement lets you lift one side without moving the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HBT shank is about 5 inches of round metal, slightly curved back, with a flat-top purchase and a rein ring. The purchase angles slightly away from the horse to avoid rubbing, and the bit is used with a curb strap attached to the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Choose the Myler MB 04 HBT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2 mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — Myler's low port comfort snaffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch low port\u003c\/strong\u003e — introduces some tongue relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet iron with copper inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e — oxidizes and encourages salivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Side Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-sided signals for bending and lifting a shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHBT shank\u003c\/strong\u003e — round, slightly curved shank with flat-top purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB 04 low port comfort snaffle, sweet iron with copper inlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePort\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" low port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMyler level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCheek\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHBT shank, about 5\", with rein ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMouth size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith a curb strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What size mouth do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your horse's mouth with a bit measure or a piece of string across the mouth where the bit sits, then compare with the bits that fit well now. This listing is the 5 1\/2 inch Myler MB 04 HBT. A 5 inch version is listed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does Level 2 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyler groups its mouthpieces by level. The MB 04 is a Level 2 bit with a small port that introduces some tongue relief, often chosen for horses past basic training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does it need a curb strap?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HBT shank is designed to be used with a curb strap attached to the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42250685743325,"sku":"89-20047","price":183.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/optimized_8c4f0925-1cb3-481e-983a-13348e226bb5.webp?v=1767058347","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/myler-mb-04-comfort-snaffle-5-1-2-inch-horse-bit-hbt-shank","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}