This lightweight, medium port grazing bit is a nice transition for younger horses or an all-around bit for horse of all ages. It has engraved aluminum swept back loose cheeks that pre-signal the horse when cues are coming. The sweet iron mouthpiece has copper inlay to promote salivation and will rust over time, which produces an even sweeter taste. This bit applies gentle tongue relief and moderate palate pressure.
Aluminum loose cheeks are nicely engraved and are more forgiving than solid shanks
Swept back cheeks offer advanced warning that a signal is coming
Gentle tongue relief and moderate palate pressure
Sweet iron mouth with copper inlay promotes salivation and increases sensitivity
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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