EMBOSSED SHANK IRON BARREL - LEVEL 2-3
The MB 43MP does not rotate on the tongue, but rests firmly on the bars and lips of the horse's mouth. The port is narrower than a Level 3 mouthpiece, but still offers room for the horse's tongue to pass under the bit. Because the port is narrow, when the reins are engaged, the horse will feel light pressure on the outer edges of the tongue - a gentle reminder rather than a strong reprimand. Wearing this mouthpiece is only 1 ½" high, so it will apply little or no pressure to the roof of the mouth. The MB 43MP is the gentlest of the Level Two to Three mouthpieces in terms of tongue pressure, just one step below a Level Three mouthpiece. The Sweet Iron mouthpiece oxidizes and promotes salivation.
- Independent lateral movement
- Sweet Iron mouthpiece
- Curved mouthpiece won't pinch lips and bars
- Copper inlay
The embossed Seven Shank is an indirect rein action (curb) designed for use with a curb strap that attaches to the purchase. This shank uses the combination of a fixed cheek and a fixed rein to apply pressure to the mouth, chin and nape of the neck. The cheekpiece is embossed with a decorative floral motif and concho. The mouthpiece attaches to the cheek with a square end that minimizes rein movement. The purchase is slightly angled away from the cheek to avoid rubbing.
Size: 8" overall
Action: Indirect
Discipline: Western
Degree of leverage: moderate
