Product Description
- The fixed rings prevent pinching, whilst the sweet iron mouthpiece encourages salivation.
- Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm.
- Cheek height: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 75mm (5.5", 6"). 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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