The MB 06 is a Myler alternative to the traditional mullen, but with a lower port of ¾" high, allowing the horse's tongue to pass beneath comfortably. Simultaneously, the port height facilitates the elevation of the tongue and swallowing without any palate pressure. When reins are engaged, pressure is mainly applied to the bars and lips. Sweet iron ensures oxidation and encourages salivation.
- Independent Side Movement
- Sweet Iron Mouthpiece
- Curved mouthpiece does not pinch lips and bars
- Copper Inlay
This 89-3106 Combination mouthpiece provides more tongue relief than Level 2, but with a lower port than higher level 2-3 mouthpieces the tongue still experiences some restriction. The MB 36 offers more tongue relief than the MB 06 when the reins are loose, with more pressure when they are tight. Consider the MB 43LP for maximum tongue relief.
The 6" stainless steel 3-ring combination bit is a hybrid of a ring bit, shank bit, and hackamore and uses five different pressure points to disperse rein pressure. Because the noseband and chin strap are connected through the purchase, when the reins are engaged, the horse first feels nose, chin and poll pressure before he feels the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece can slide 1" before reaching a stop, where it will then engage and apply pressure. The purpose is to give the horse an opportunity to respond to the rider’s rein signals before applying mouthpiece pressure. The combination bit has Independent Swivel Cheek and the purchase is slightly angled away from the cheek to prevent rubbing. The noseband is flat leather with knotted cord on either side and the chin strap is synthetic to avoid stretching over time.
Action: Indirect
Discipline: English or Western
Degree of Leverage: The 3-ring combination bit offers three different rein positions: the big ring, middle ring and bottom ring.
- Big Ring - No leverage
- Bottom/Middle Ring - Mild
If you attach your rein to the big ring, it will operate solely as a direct rein snaffle, and not generate pressure on the nose, chin, or poll like a combination bit.
