The Low, Medium Wide Ported Barrel mouthpiece featured on the Myler Kimberwick Ported MB 33 5" Bit is the mildest Myler mouthpiece in terms of tongue pressure. The generously wide port allows ample room for the tongue to pass under the bit and swallow. Because this mouthpiece does not rotate onto the tongue and the port is wide, it applies little to no tongue pressure, working primarily off the bars, lips, chin and poll of the horse.
This is a Level 3 Myler Bit. Due to the high degree of tongue relief offered, this mouthpiece is appropriate for an experienced rider with a horse that has a trustworthy and consistent disposition and is trained to work off the leg and seat as well as hands.
Features:
| Sizing | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| Mouth Thickness | 3/8" | 11 |
| Ring Diameter | 1 3/4" | 43 |
** Please Note: A Myler bit will normally measure 1/8” larger than the stated size because the Myler's believe that the bit should have at least 1/8” to 1/4” of bit on either side of the mouth.
The purchase (where the curb chain attaches) creates a fixed cheek to keep the bit held in the correct position in the horse's mouth. The rider can choose the direct upper rein hook or the indirect lower hook position for rein attachment and action. This style bit, though imitating a Pelham style, is NOT designed to be used with two sets of reins.
Due to the fixed purchase, this style bit offers more leverage for the rider using the indirect bottom rein hook, appropriate for younger or inexperienced riders with lighter hands that might need a slight leverage advantage.
Ergonomic Design:
The unique curved bars of all Myler bits are ergonomically designed to accommodate the natural anatomy of the horse's mouth, wrapping the bars and lips instead of pinching. This curved design also provides significantly more space for the horse's tongue underneath the bit, allowing the horse to comfortably swallow when the reins are not engaged.
The generously wide port of this mouthpiece allows ample room for the tongue to pass under the bit and swallow, and the medium 1 1/2" height applies little to no palate pressure.
Independent Side Movement:
The barrel at the center of the mouthpiece is not a roller, but rather a bushing that allows each side of the bit to move independently of the other. When the rider engages one rein on a traditional bit, the entire mouthpiece moves, creating a confusing signal for the horse. In comparison, when the rider engages one fixed rein using a Myler bit with ISM, the rider lifts only one side of the bit, giving a very clear, precise signal to the horse.