5 in Myler H. Bit Dee Without Hooks Medium Wide Ported Barrel –

The 5 in Myler H. Bit Dee Without Hooks Medium Wide Ported Barrel is a fixed-cheek bit designed for riders who want a clear, direct signal and generous tongue relief. It’s ideal for horses that respond to leg and seat cues as well as the rider’s hands, with a mouthpiece that stays calm and predictable in the mouth.

• Size / Mouthpiece: 5" mouthpiece with a medium-wide port (MB 33) for balanced tongue relief.
• Bit Model: MB 33 Medium Wide Ported Barrel, Level 3 — mild tongue pressure with a generous port.
• Cheek Style: Dee Without Hooks — fixed D-shaped cheek that provides a direct signal and resists pulling on the tongue.
• Port & Tongue Relief: 1.5" high port creates substantial tongue relief while the wide port design allows the tongue to pass under the bit with minimal interference.
• Material: Stainless steel construction for durability and consistent feel across ride sessions.
• Action: Direct signaling through lips and bars, with no rotation on the tongue for steady communication.
• Ring Sizes: 3¾" Dee ring on the 5" mouthpiece; 3" Pony Dee Ring on a 4½" mouthpiece (notes reference these sizing differences).
• Ideal For: Horses with a trustworthy disposition that can work effectively off the rider’s leg, seat, and hands while benefiting from reduced tongue pressure.
• Notes / Pairings: For a slight increase in tongue pressure, consider MB 43Lp or MB 43Mp. For the same tongue relief without independent side movement, MB 16 (Western only). For the same tongue relief and independent side movement with a slight degree of collapse, MB 05. For even more generous tongue relief, MB 16Pb. The Dee Without Hooks provides a direct signal without tongue rotation, distinguishing it from the versatile English Dee with Hooks or Eggbutt with Hooks.

This mouthpiece is purpose-built for riders who value clear, predictable cues. By prioritizing lip and bar interaction and minimizing tongue pressure and palate interference, it helps promote a calm, responsive mouth authority. Use it as part of a thoughtful bit progression plan: start with strong, direct contact and monitor how your horse balances tongue freedom with responsive cues. If you need to tailor tongue relief or side movement later, the MB family offers targeted variations that keep your horse comfortable while preserving effective communication.