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

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

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

The sweet taste stimulates saliva production and encourages your horse's natural chewing activity, helping horses foam up better. 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 prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth and ensure a calm, stable position. The classic stainless steel rings, with a diameter of 7 cm, provide an elegant visual contrast to the oxidizing mouthpiece. Thickness is linked to width: up to 12.5 cm width the thickness is 14 mm, from 13.5 cm width it's 16 mm.

Overview:

• Single-jointed mouthpiece for direct communication
• Blue Sweet Iron steel oxidizes with moisture to form surface rust
• Sweet-tasting surface for increased well-being
• Promotes saliva production, chewing activity and better foaming
• Helps to significantly improve bit acceptance
• D-rings prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth
• Bit thickness adapted to the respective width

Technical Data:

• Bit type: D-Ring Snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Single jointed
• Mouthpiece material: Sweet Iron (blue 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

Scope of delivery:

1x Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle, single jointed

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 blue steel comes into contact with moisture from the horse's mouth, it oxidizes, creating the sweet-tasting layer that stimulates salivation and mouth activity.

Does the bit thickness depend on the width?
Yes, thickness is matched to width. Up to 12.5 cm it's 14 mm, from 13.5 cm it's 16 mm, for an anatomically optimal fit.