Ergonomic sweet iron loose-ring snaffle, 14 mm, double-jointed
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Sweet iron loose-ring snaffle: the sweet taste that encourages chewing.
The loose rings allow the mouthpiece to move in the horse’s mouth: the horse finds its own position, while the aids remain clear. It is the ultimate everyday working bit. The double joint eliminates the nutcracker effect of a single-jointed bit: the central link lies on the tongue instead of rising toward the palate. Pressure is distributed across the bars, tongue, and corners of the mouth. The Ergonomic range is shaped to match 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, foams more, and accepts the bit more readily. The double-jointed models also feature a copper insert, making them even more palatable.
✨ Key features
- ✔ double-jointed mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
- ✔ loose rings
- ✔ ring diameter: 6.5 cm
- ✔ sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation, and chewing
- ✔ mouthpiece tapered inward for better pressure distribution
- ✔ copper insert in the centre of the mouthpiece
- ✔ stainless-steel rings, free from unbound nickel
- ✔ very high corrosion resistance
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: loose-ring snaffle
- Mouthpiece: double jointed
- Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
- Ring diameter: 6.5 cm
- Mouthpiece material: sweet iron, copper insert
- Rings: stainless steel
🐎 Why choose this product?
Sweet iron is not just a catalogue selling point: it is a surface that is intentionally allowed to oxidise and develops a sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant will chew, foam, and maintain 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 spots of rust: 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 rings.
