Similar to the Ported Barrel, the Pivot Ported will take pressure off the tongue however, the contact is more stable due to less movement in the mouthpiece.
The best of the Happy Tongue and the Ported Barrel. The Pivot Ported allows for independent lateral aids while maintaining the profile of the mouthpiece in the mouth. It is well suited to tongue sensitive horses that have difficulty flexing and do not put enough weight in the reins.