{"product_id":"sweet-iron-d-bit-locked-16mm","title":"Sweet Iron D-Bit Locked - 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\u003eD-Snaffle Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the name implies, the side pieces of a D-snaffle have the shape of a D and therefore cannot be easily pulled through the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause of this D shape, more pressure is obtained on the horse's cheeks, which makes maneuverability easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis makes the D-snaffle a nice bit for teaching young horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on the type, thickness and material, a D-bit gets a sharper or softer effect.\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocked bits resemble a single broken bit, but cannot hinge as much and lock with a lot of rein pressure, turning the bit into a straight bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA locked bit acts with a lot of rein pressure as a straight bit and with little rein pressure as a single jointed bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocked bits are suitable for horses that run through the hand and are not suitable for an inexperienced rider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trust","offers":[{"title":"11.5 cm","offer_id":63976968749405,"sku":"E25858L050115","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 cm","offer_id":63976968782173,"sku":"E25858L050125","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 cm","offer_id":63976968814941,"sku":"E25858L050135","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14.5 cm","offer_id":63976968847709,"sku":"E25858L050145","price":119.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/5219\/0813\/files\/dee-locked.png?v=1774440249","url":"https:\/\/horseonline.com\/products\/sweet-iron-d-bit-locked-16mm","provider":"HorseOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}