Full Cheek with Hook and Low Port Comfort Snaffle MB 04

Myler Stainless Steel Full Cheek with Hooks, MB 04 Low Port Comfort Snaffle, Level 2

The MB 04 is similar to the MB 02 in that it will rotate on the tongue and apply tongue pressure, however, it has a small (¼") port that introduces some tongue relief to the horse. The port allows the horse to swallow and move his tongue when he is moving forward and relaxed, which acts as a release or reward. The mouthpiece is curved, and it wraps around the bars and lips instead of pinching.

Independent Side Movement
Stainless Steel Mouthpiece
Curved mouthpiece does not pinch lips and bars
Copper Inlay
NOT Dressage Legal
Notes: The MB 04 provides an excellent transition from Level One to Level Two. It is suitable for a wide range of horses, including green horses, experienced horses entering the Myler System, horses that have been ridden exclusively in a single-jointed mouthpiece, or horses that have not been ridden for a while needing re-schooling. The full cheek with hooks is a traditional cheek style designed to be used with bit keepers (sold separately) to hold the bit in the correct position. The posts also prevent the bit from sliding through the mouth while applying cheek pressure. When used without bit keepers, the bit will sit in the mouth similarly to a dee or eggbutt without hooks. The ring has a fixed attachment of the mouthpiece, as well as one rein slot (“hooks”) at the bottom of the ring for rein attachment—no attachment for the curb chain or strap. The rein slot will fit standard ⅝" bridle leather. The hook makes this a much more versatile bit than one without the hook. Using bit keepers to hold the post in the correct position stabilizes the bit in the bridle instead of allowing it to flop forward. Attaching the reins to the rein hooks allows the rider to lift the cheek and use the Independent Side Movement™ of the mouthpiece. Using the rein hooks does not add leverage but allows the rider to transition from a direct rein action to indirect action without changing the bit.

Size: Rounded 2 ¼" Ring, 6" overall height

Action: Direct rein action when reins are not attached through rein hook. Indirect rein action when the rein is fixed on rein hook.

Discipline: Primarily English with bit keepers. Commonly used in Western without bit keepers.

Degree of Leverage: Little to no leverage when the hooks are used