{"title":"Sweet Iron Single Jointed Bits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Premier Equine’s range of Sweet Iron Single Jointed Bits, featuring an ergonomically shaped, 14mm thick mouthpiece with curved cannons and a low-profile joint for a comfortable, anatomical fit. The Sweet Iron naturally oxidises when exposed to moisture, encouraging salivation and bit acceptance. Designed to follow the natural contours of the horse’s mouth, this thoughtfully engineered mouthpiece promotes a softer, more responsive contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweet-iron-loose-ring-single-jointed","title":"Sweet Iron Loose Ring Single Jointed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not answer one rein clearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre green and learning to turn and yield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave become dull in a double jointed bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre narrow in the mouth and short between the bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre dry in the mouth and produce little salivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single joint acts on the tongue, the bars and the corners of the mouth, and each side of the bit can move independently, so the rein aid reaches its own side of the mouth directly. That is what makes a single joint the clearest bit in the range for lateral flexion and for teaching a young horse to turn. The cannons are curved to follow the shape of the tongue, which shallows the angle the mouthpiece closes at so the joint does not rise sharply towards the palate, and they taper from 14mm at the cheek towards the joint, keeping bulk out of the centre of the mouth while leaving a full bearing surface where the bit rests against the corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bit rings run through the mouthpiece rather than being fixed to it, so the mouthpiece can move and the horse can carry the bit slightly higher or lower in the mouth. Pressure comes off the moment the rein is given and the bit returns to a neutral position. Loose rings suit a horse that is stiff or hard in the hand, because there is no fixed surface to set against. The shaped barrel where the mouthpiece meets the ring covers the hole, so bit guards are not needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8263\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":62920667136387,"sku":"8263-45","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":62920667169155,"sku":"8263-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":62920667201923,"sku":"8263-55","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2566\/7022\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Loose-Ring-Single-Jointed-1.jpg?v=1792404680"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-eggbutt-ring-single-jointed","title":"Sweet Iron Eggbutt Ring Single Jointed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed a clear one sided aid but will not settle on a moving bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre busy in the mouth and never take a consistent contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre anxious and do not yet trust the bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre rubbed or sore at the corners of the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre narrow in the mouth and short between the bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single joint acts on the tongue, the bars and the corners of the mouth, and each side of the bit can move independently, so the rein aid reaches its own side of the mouth directly. The cannons are curved to follow the shape of the tongue, which shallows the angle the mouthpiece closes at so the joint does not rise sharply towards the palate, and they taper from 14mm at the cheek towards the joint, keeping bulk out of the centre of the mouth while leaving a full bearing surface where the bit rests against the corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bit ring is fixed to the mouthpiece and does not rotate. This prevents pinching of the lips, gives a solid feel against the side of the face and prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower than a loose ring and light poll pressure is introduced. A fixed cheek sits closely to the lips and encourages flexion, which steadies a horse that is busy in the mouth. There is no hole drilled through the mouthpiece, so there is nothing for the lips to catch on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8264\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":62920693383555,"sku":"8264-45","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":62920693416323,"sku":"8264-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":62920693449091,"sku":"8264-55","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2566\/7022\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Eggbutt-Ring-Single-Jointed-1.jpg?v=1792405400"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-full-cheek-single-jointed","title":"Sweet Iron Full Cheek Single Jointed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre newly backed and learning to steer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall out through the shoulder in the turn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnore the outside rein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide the bit across the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre dry in the mouth and slow to take a contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single joint acts on the tongue, the bars and the corners of the mouth, and each side of the bit can move independently, so the rein aid reaches its own side of the mouth directly. Paired with a full cheek, this is the most direct steering combination we make, and the traditional starting bit for a young horse. The cannons are curved to follow the shape of the tongue, which shallows the angle the mouthpiece closes at so the joint does not rise sharply towards the palate, and they taper from 14mm at the cheek towards the joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full cheek prevents pinching at the sides of the mouth, and the arms above and below the mouthpiece prevent the bit being pulled through and assist in guiding the head, which is why the full cheek remains a schooling standard. The upper arm is bent away from the face so it cannot press into the cheek, and both arms taper to rounded ball ends. Release is slower than a loose ring and light poll pressure is introduced. Fitted with keepers the upper arm is held to the bridle cheekpiece and the bit sits at a constant angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8265\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. 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