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Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham - 4.5"

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Shires Sweet Iron Double Jointed Pelham - 4.5"

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Product Description

  • Pelham's work on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove.
  • This bit will assist with control.
  • The jointed mouthpiece will lessen the nutcracker action.
  • The copper and sweet iron will encourage the horse to be softer in the mouth.
  • Raised copper ribs help to prevent the horse taking too much of a hold.
  • Mouthpiece thickness: 16mm Cheek Height: 135mm Please note: Sweet iron is made from black iron and copper, creating a metal that promotes moisture in the horse’s mouth. The black iron and copper compound slowly causing oxidisation and rust.  Slow-acting and harmless to horses, the oxidation has a sweet taste which the horse likes and which encourages salivation.  This metal will almost always discolour.
  • The cheeks and joints of the bits are made from stainless steel which will not rust.
  • A bit made of sweet iron will last for years and year and the rust will not flake off or harm the horse.
  • The moisture in the air will also cause it to rust in the same way as it does with salvia.
  • The only way to prevent this from happening is to store the bit in a heated environment.
  • You can easily rub the bit down with very fine sandpaper which will remove the rust and will have no adverse effects on the bit or its use.
  • We would also recommend washing the bit after every use but make sure that it is dried thoroughly.
  • You can also coat it with vegetable oil when not in use again to slow the oxidization process down.

Specifications

Condition new

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