Shires full cheek lozenge sweet iron bit
4.5” 11.5cm
£29.99
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£29.99
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Shires full cheek lozenge sweet iron bit
£29.99
Sale price
£29.99
Regular price
The Shires Full Cheek Lozenge Sweet Iron Bit is a double-jointed training bit designed to improve steering and encourage bit acceptance. It features a 16mm thick mouthpiece with a copper link, paired with 160mm full cheeks.
Key Features and Benefits
- Enhanced Steering: The 160mm full cheeks apply direct lateral pressure to the sides of the horse's face, providing exceptional guidance and preventing the bit from sliding through the mouth. This setup is highly recommended for young, green, or uneducated horses.
- No "Nutcracker" Action: The double-jointed design features a smooth central lozenge that contours anatomically across the tongue. This completely eliminates the pinching "nutcracker" action associated with single-jointed bits, ensuring even pressure distribution.
- Encourages Acceptance: The black sweet iron coating naturally oxidises when in contact with moisture. This process produces a subtle, sweet taste that horses highly enjoy, stimulating salivation and promoting a relaxed, soft mouth.
- Prevents Leaning: The integration of copper links creates a pleasant warmth in the mouth, which discourages the horse from taking too much of a hold or leaning heavily on the rider's hands.
- Durable Construction: While the mouthpiece is engineered to rust over time as a desired feature of sweet iron, the cheekpieces are made from high-grade stainless steel for rust-resistance and durability.
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