{"product_id":"sweet-iron-loose-ring-locked-16mm","title":"Sweet Iron loose ring locked - 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Iron bits are made of blue steel and release a sweet-tasting surface rust through contact with saliva, which stimulates the horse's saliva production in a natural way. This sweet surface rust will cause the horse to foam more and accept the bit better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a Sweet Iron bit is temporarily not used, an orange-brown rust layer can form on the mouthpiece. This can be easily removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eLoose Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eA loose ring snaffle is a basic bit with loose movable bit rings and is therefore quite loose in the mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eDepending on the type, thickness and material, a loose ring snaffle gets a sharper or softer effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important that the loose ring is not too narrow, otherwise a skin from the corners of the mouth can get in between.\u003cbr\u003eIf your horse does have problems with this, you can use rubber bit rings if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eA loose ring snaffle is a good basic bit, suitable for many horses and riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eSingle Jointed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eA single jointed bit has a hinge point in the middle that puts pressure on the lips, layers and sides of the tongue. A single jointed bit squeezes the tongue slightly under pressure and puts less pressure on the tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eA single jointed bit rises slightly in the middle and can sting the palate. In this case is it better to choose a double-jointed or straight mouthpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eA single jointed bit is a good basic bit, suitable for many horses and riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocked bits resemble a single broken bit, but cannot hinge as much and lock with a lot of rein pressure, turning the bit into a straight bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA locked bit acts with a lot of rein pressure as a straight bit and with little rein pressure as a single jointed bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocked bits are suitable for horses that run through the hand and are not suitable for an inexperienced rider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trust","offers":[{"title":"11.5cm","offer_id":52880034398474,"sku":"E28092L050115","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12.5 cm","offer_id":52880034431242,"sku":"E28092L050125","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 cm","offer_id":52880034464010,"sku":"E28092L050135","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5 cm","offer_id":52880034496778,"sku":"E28092L050145","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2884\/8650\/files\/loose-ring-locked_626326d8-cd4c-405e-84bb-313f6ff0b163.jpg?v=1777454057","url":"https:\/\/www.bitspecialist.com\/products\/sweet-iron-loose-ring-locked-16mm","provider":"Bitspecialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}