Level 3 features a curved mouthpiece with tongue relief. These bits offer a variety of pressure points to maneuver the horse's mouth as softly as possible. They use mostly rolling pressure on the bars of the mouth. Some level 2-3 bits may offer palate pressure depending on the port height. The Level 2 bits may offer curb and/or poll pressure depending on the cheek or shank design. This level bit may offer independent side movement.This bit is a ported barrel with independent side movement. It has a copper inlay.