Ergonomic Sweet Iron 12 mm Single-Jointed Bridoon Bit
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Sweet iron bridoon: the sweet taste that encourages chewing.
This is the bridoon used for double bridles: a slim, small-ring bit fitted above the curb bit on its own headpiece. It retains the action of a snaffle while the curb bit refines the horse’s outline. The single-jointed mouthpiece acts on the bars and corners of the mouth, with a slight pinching effect on the palate when both reins are used together. It is the most widely used mouthpiece, one that most horses are already familiar with. The Ergonomic range is shaped according to the anatomy of the mouth: the mouthpiece tapers inward where space is limited, distributing pressure more evenly. It is made of sweet iron, a mild steel that develops a slightly sweet taste on contact with saliva: the horse chews more, foams more, and accepts the bit more readily. The double-jointed versions also feature a copper insert, making them even more palatable.
✨ Key features
- ✔ single-jointed mouthpiece, 12 mm diameter
- ✔ loose rings
- ✔ ring diameter: 5.5 cm
- ✔ sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation, and chewing
- ✔ mouthpiece tapers inward to distribute pressure more evenly
- ✔ stainless steel cheeks, with no free nickel
- ✔ very high corrosion resistance
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: bridoon
- Mouthpiece: single joint
- Mouthpiece diameter: 12 mm
- Ring diameter: 5.5 cm
- Mouthpiece material: sweet iron
- Cheeks: stainless steel
🐎 Why choose this product?
Sweet iron is not just a catalogue selling point: it is a surface that is intentionally allowed to oxidize and develops a sweet taste on contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant chews, foams, and maintains 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 joints for wear regularly.
Composition
Sweet iron mouthpiece (carbon and manganese steel), stainless steel cheeks.
