Ergonomic Sweet Iron 14 mm Double-Broken Lock-Up Eggbutt Bit
Taxes included.
Shipping costs calculated at checkout.
Sweet iron eggbutt bit: the sweet taste that encourages chewing.
The eggbutt cheeks are fixed: the mouthpiece does not swivel or pinch the corners of the mouth. The bit remains stable in the mouth, which reassures young or sensitive horses and makes the contact clearer. The Lock Up mechanism is the distinctive feature of this mouthpiece: beyond a certain angle, the double-jointed design locks, and the bit behaves like a straight mouthpiece in the mouth. It can no longer fold back on itself, meaning less excessive pressure on the palate and a gentler action than a simple-jointed bit. The Ergonomic range is designed around the anatomy of the mouth: the mouthpiece tapers inward where space is limited, distributing pressure more evenly. It is made from 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 models also feature a copper insert, making them even more appealing.
✨ Key features
- ✔ Double-jointed Lock Up mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
- ✔ Fixed eggbutt cheeks
- ✔ Eggbutt cheek diameter: 6.5 cm
- ✔ Sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation and chewing
- ✔ Mouthpiece tapers inward to distribute pressure more evenly
- ✔ Copper insert in the center of the mouthpiece
- ✔ Lock Up mechanism: the mouthpiece locks straight, with no nutcracker effect
- ✔ Stainless steel cheeks, with no free nickel
- ✔ Very high corrosion resistance
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: eggbutt bit
- Mouthpiece: double-jointed Lock Up
- Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
- Eggbutt cheek diameter: 6.5 cm
- Mouthpiece material: sweet iron, copper insert
- Cheeks: stainless steel
🐎 Why choose this product?
Sweet iron is not just a catalogue claim: it is a surface that is intentionally allowed to oxidize and develops a sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant will chew, salivate, and remain 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; they are 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), copper insert, stainless steel cheeks.
