Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle, single jointed, 12.5 cm

A sweet taste for steady contact: The Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle, single jointed

The Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle, single jointed is a great choice if you want to specifically support your horse's relaxation and happiness during training. The standout feature of this model is the sweet iron mouthpiece. This is a special steel that oxidizes when it comes into contact with air and moisture, forming a fine layer of surface rust. This intentional process creates a sweet-tasting surface that most horses find very pleasant.

The sweet taste stimulates saliva production and encourages your horse's natural chewing activity. This can significantly improve bit acceptance, making this model especially popular for sensitive or young horses that need to build trust in the rider's hand. The D-rings also ensure a calm, stable position in the mouth and prevent the lips from being pinched. The classic, rust-proof stainless steel rings, which have a diameter of 7 cm, provide an elegant visual contrast to the oxidizing mouthpiece. To ensure the bit fits the horse's mouth perfectly, the thickness is linked to the width: For bit widths up to 12.5 cm, the thickness is 14 mm, and from a width of 13.5 cm, the thickness is 16 mm.

Overview:

• Single-jointed mouthpiece for direct communication
• Special steel oxidizes with moisture to form surface rust
• Sweet-tasting surface for increased well-being
• Promotes saliva production and chewing activity
• Helps to significantly improve bit acceptance
• Especially popular for sensitive or young horses
• Bit thickness is adapted to the respective width

Technical Data:

• Bit type: D-Ring Snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Single jointed
• Mouthpiece material: Sweet Iron (special steel)
• Ring material: Stainless steel
• Ring diameter: 7 cm
• Bit thickness (up to 12.5 cm width): 14 mm
• Bit thickness (from 13.5 cm width): 16 mm

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Questions & Answers:

Why does the mouthpiece change color and start to rust?
This is an intentional effect of the Sweet Iron material and is completely harmless. When the special steel comes into contact with moisture from the horse's mouth, it oxidizes. This surface rust creates the sweet-tasting layer that stimulates salivation and mouth activity.