BR Double Broken D-Ring Sweet Iron 14 mm

The Sweet Iron bits are known for the sweet taste of the mouthpiece. In addition, the bits are anatomically shaped and available in many types and sizes.

This double-jointed D-ring snaffle is made of solid stainless steel rings and a soft steel mouthpiece combined with a sweet iron coating on the mouthpiece (blue). The sweet iron coating on the mouthpiece stimulates saliva production. When this material reacts with moisture, heat, and air, it oxidizes and develops a sweet-tasting surface rust. This helps with the acceptance of the bit. Eventually, the blue color disappears, but the taste of the surface rust remains.

The anatomical design follows the shape of the horse’s mouth, creating a soft and even pressure distribution. In a double-jointed bit, the mouthpiece consists of three parts, with the middle section lying flat on the tongue. This creates more pressure on the tongue than a single-jointed mouthpiece. The thicker the middle piece, the more pressure on the tongue. The mouthpiece has a thickness of 14 mm and the bit rings have a diameter of 65 mm.

A D-snaffle has D-rings that cannot rotate freely, so aids work more directly. This type of bit is generally well accepted because the mouthpiece lies relatively firmly in the mouth. Due to the D-shape, the rider cannot pull the bit through the mouth, and the horse remains well controllable, making the bit also suitable for young horses.