Ergonomic Sweet Iron curb bit, 14 mm straight bar
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Sweet iron curb bit: a sweet taste that encourages chewing.
This is the curb bit used for double bridling, working together with the bradoon. Its shanks and curb chain create leverage that refines the horse’s head carriage—reserved for a horse that is already balanced and a light hand. The straight mouthpiece acts flat against the tongue and bars, with no point of flexion. This is the classic curb-bit mouthpiece. The Ergonomic range is shaped to the anatomy of the mouth: the mouthpiece tapers toward the inside, 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, produces more foam, and accepts the bit more readily. The double-jointed versions also feature a copper insert, making them even more palatable.
✨ Key features
- ✔ straight mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
- ✔ shank length: 13.5 cm
- ✔ sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation, and chewing
- ✔ mouthpiece tapers inward to distribute pressure more evenly
- ✔ stainless steel shanks, with no free nickel
- ✔ very high corrosion resistance
- ✔ curb chain included
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: curb bit
- Mouthpiece: straight
- Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
- Shank length: 13.5 cm
- Mouthpiece material: sweet iron
- Shanks: stainless steel
- Supplied with: curb chain
🐎 Why choose this product?
Sweet iron is not just a catalogue claim: it is a surface designed to oxidize and develop a sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant will chew, produce foam, and maintain 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 shows marks more quickly, without affecting its use. Check the wear on the joints regularly.
Composition
Sweet iron mouthpiece (carbon and manganese steel), stainless steel shanks.
