{"product_id":"sweet-iron-2-ring-elliptical-16mm","title":"Sweet Iron 2½ Ring Elliptical - 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\u003e2½ \u0026amp; 3 Ring Bit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2½ \u0026amp; 3 Ring Snaffle is also called a Pessoa bit and can be recognized by the extra rings on top and at the bottom of the regular bit rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top ring is used to attach the cheekpiece and the bottom ring the rein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using the rein, the top ring will tilt forward and create leverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strength of the impact is determined by the type of mouthpiece, material and number of rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2½ ring snaffle is therefore less effective than a 3 ring snaffle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Jointed, Elliptical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe double Jointed mouthpiece consists of 3 parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe middle part of this mouthpiece lies flat on the tongue and will put more pressure on the tongue than a single jointed mouthpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thicker the middle part, the more pressure on the tongue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trust","offers":[{"title":"11.5 cm","offer_id":63976753561949,"sku":"E26825L050115","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12.5 cm","offer_id":63976753594717,"sku":"E26825L050125","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"13.5 cm","offer_id":63976753627485,"sku":"E26825L050135","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5cm","offer_id":63976753660253,"sku":"E26825L050145","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/5219\/0813\/files\/elliptical.jpg?v=1774439285","url":"https:\/\/horseonline.com\/products\/sweet-iron-2-ring-elliptical-16mm","provider":"HorseOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}