Ergonomic sweet iron loose-ring snaffle, 14 mm, double-jointed
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Sweet iron eggbutt bit: the sweet taste that encourages chewing.
The eggbutt rings are fixed: the mouthpiece does not swivel and does not 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 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 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 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, which is even more palatable.
✨ Key features
- ✔ double-jointed mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
- ✔ fixed eggbutt rings
- ✔ ring diameter: 6.5 cm
- ✔ sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation, and chewing
- ✔ mouthpiece tapers inward for better pressure distribution
- ✔ copper insert in the center of the mouthpiece
- ✔ stainless steel branches, with no free nickel
- ✔ very high corrosion resistance
📋 Technical specifications
- Type: eggbutt bit
- Mouthpiece: double-jointed
- Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
- Ring diameter: 6.5 cm
- Mouthpiece material: sweet iron, copper insert
- Branches: stainless steel
🐎 Why choose this product?
Sweet iron is not just a catalog feature: it is a surface that is intentionally oxidized and develops a sweet taste when it comes into contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant will chew, salivate, 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 joints regularly for wear.
Composition
Sweet iron mouthpiece (carbon and manganese steel), copper insert, stainless steel branches.
