This is a nice finishing level bit that has swept back loomis cheeks to quicken the response from the rider's hand to the bit with minimal hand movement. The medium height spoon port allows mild palate pressure, reminding horses to keep their head in the 'comfort zone', then working on the bars of the mouth.
Swept back loomis cheek quickens the response from the rider's hand to the bit
Stainless steel cheeks strength and durability
Sweet Iron mouthpiece with Copper inlay
Sweet iron will rust and is sweet to the horses taste promoting salivation and a softer mouth
Medium port applies mild palate pressure to keep head in the 'comfort zone'
Flared purchase rings reduce rubbing and pinching the horse's cheeks
Bits are most commonly made of stainless steel. Stainless steel can be cleaned and polished repeatedly without damaging the finish. It is strong, durable, and flavorless and does not impact salivation. Some stainless steel mouths are inlaid with copper.
Copper
Copper encourages salivation to increase the sensitivity of the horse’s mouth. It warms up quicker than stainless steel in cold weather.
Sweet Iron
Sweet iron is cold-rolled steel. The material appears rusty after repeated use. This oxidation tastes sweet to the horse and increases salivation.
Rubber
Rubber softens the action of the bit as it is softer than traditional metals. Rubber-covered bits are generally thicker than metal.
Aluminum
Aluminum is lightweight and easy to maintain.
Plastic
Plastic bits are softer than traditional metal bits and they are durable. Many plastic bits are scented or flavored.
Nickel Silver
Nickel silver is a nickel alloy, also known as German silver. It encourages salivation for a more sensitive and supple mouth.
Black Iron
The material appears rusty after repeated use. This oxidation tastes sweet tot he horse and increases salivation.
If you have any questions about this product or a type of fit, please contact us at 1-800-365-1311 or service@sstack.com
Material Guide - Bits
What bits are made of
Stainless Steel
Bits are most commonly made of stainless steel. Stainless steel can be cleaned and polished repeatedly without damaging the finish. It is strong, durable, and flavorless and does not impact salivation. Some stainless steel mouths are inlaid with copper.
Copper
Copper encourages salivation to increase the sensitivity of the horse’s mouth. It warms up quicker than stainless steel in cold weather.
Sweet Iron
Sweet iron is cold-rolled steel. The material appears rusty after repeated use. This oxidation tastes sweet to the horse and increases salivation.
Rubber
Rubber softens the action of the bit as it is softer than traditional metals. Rubber-covered bits are generally thicker than metal.
Aluminum
Aluminum is lightweight and easy to maintain.
Plastic
Plastic bits are softer than traditional metal bits and they are durable. Many plastic bits are scented or flavored.
Nickel Silver
Nickel silver is a nickel alloy, also known as German silver. It encourages salivation for a more sensitive and supple mouth.
Black Iron
The material appears rusty after repeated use. This oxidation tastes sweet tot he horse and increases salivation.
If you have any questions about this product or a type of fit, please contact us at 1-800-365-1311 or service@sstack.com
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