Ergonomic Sweet Iron 14 mm Double-Jointed Lock-Up Loose-Ring Snaffle Bit

Sweet iron eggbutt snaffle: a sweet taste that encourages chewing.

The cheeks prevent the bit from passing through the mouth and press against the cheek on the side opposite the rein: steering is much clearer. A bit for young horses and flatwork. The Lock Up mechanism is the distinctive feature of this mouthpiece: beyond a certain angle, the double joint locks, and the bit behaves like a straight mouthpiece in the horse’s mouth. It can no longer fold back on itself, meaning no excessive pressure on the palate and a gentler action than a standard single-jointed bit. The Ergonomic range is designed around the anatomy of the mouth: the mouthpiece tapers inward, where space is limited, to distribute pressure more evenly. It is made of sweet iron, a mild steel that develops a slightly sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva: the horse chews more, salivates more, and accepts the bit more readily. The double-jointed versions also feature a copper insert, making them even more palatable.

✨ Key features

• ✔ Lock Up double-jointed mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
• ✔ Eggbutt cheeks
• ✔ Sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation and chewing
• ✔ Mouthpiece tapered inward to distribute pressure more evenly
• ✔ Copper insert in the centre of the mouthpiece
• ✔ Lock Up mechanism: the mouthpiece locks straight, with no nutcracker effect
• ✔ Stainless steel cheeks, free from unbound nickel
• ✔ Very high corrosion resistance

📋 Technical specifications

• Type: eggbutt snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Lock Up double joint
• Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
• Mouthpiece material: sweet iron, copper insert
• Cheeks: stainless steel

🐎 Why choose this product?

Sweet iron is not just a catalogue selling point: it is a surface that is intentionally oxidised and develops a sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant chews it, salivates, and remains in a soft contact. The trade-off is intentional—this metal is softer than stainless steel and develops a patina quickly.

🧴 Care instructions

Rinse with clean water after each use and dry roughly. Do not try to remove the bluish patina or rust spots: they are intentional; this is what gives sweet iron its sweet taste. Do not use abrasive products or a dishwasher. Sweet iron is softer than stainless steel: it marks more quickly, without affecting its use. Check the joints regularly for wear.

Composition

Sweet iron mouthpiece (carbon and manganese steel), copper insert, stainless steel cheeks.