{"product_id":"sweet-iron-2-ring-jointed-16mm","title":"Sweet Iron 2½ Ring Jointed - 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\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","brand":"Trust","offers":[{"title":"11.5 cm","offer_id":63977541501277,"sku":"E26827L050115","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 cm","offer_id":63977541534045,"sku":"E26827L050125","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 cm","offer_id":63977541566813,"sku":"E26827L050135","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14.5cm","offer_id":63977541599581,"sku":"E26827L050145","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/5219\/0813\/files\/jointed_19e16d8d-48bc-4f7d-a1f3-fb1a9e7abc5d.jpg?v=1774445032","url":"https:\/\/horseonline.com\/products\/sweet-iron-2-ring-jointed-16mm","provider":"HorseOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}