Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle Bit, double jointed, Horse, 12.5 cm

A sweet taste for better acceptance: The Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle Bit

If your horse isn't fully settled on the bit yet, the Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle Bit is a proven solution. The double jointed mouthpiece is made from Sweet Iron, a special steel that deliberately oxidises on contact with air and moisture in the horse's mouth. This creates a sweet-tasting surface that horses find pleasant and that stimulates saliva production.

The resulting increase in chewing activity can significantly improve bit acceptance – a benefit that's especially noticeable with sensitive or young horses still building trust in the rider's hand. The classic stainless steel D-rings with a 7 cm diameter provide stable lateral guidance and prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth. To match your horse's anatomy, the mouthpiece thickness is linked to the width: 14 mm up to 12.5 cm width, 16 mm from 13.5 cm width.

Overview:

• Double jointed mouthpiece for balanced pressure in the mouth
• Sweet Iron steel oxidises on contact with moisture and air
• Sweet-tasting surface encourages acceptance
• Stimulates saliva flow and natural chewing activity
• Particularly suitable for sensitive and young horses
• Sturdy, rust-resistant stainless steel D-rings prevent pull-through
• Mouthpiece thickness matched to the respective width

Technical specifications:

• Bit type: D-Ring
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Mouthpiece material: Sweet Iron (special steel)
• Ring material: Stainless steel
• Ring diameter: 7 cm
• Bit width up to 12.5 cm: thickness 14 mm
• Bit width from 13.5 cm: thickness 16 mm
• Care: rinse under running water

Scope of delivery:

1x Waldhausen Sweet Iron D-Ring Snaffle Bit, double jointed

Questions & Answers:

Why does the mouthpiece start to rust?
This is exactly what is intended with Sweet Iron and is not a quality defect. When the special steel comes into contact with moisture from the horse's mouth and the air, it oxidises. This intentional surface rust forms the sweet-tasting layer that stimulates your horse's saliva flow and chewing activity.

Does the bit thickness change depending on the size?
Yes, the mouthpiece thickness is linked to the bit width. Up to 12.5 cm width the thickness is 14 mm, from 13.5 cm width it's 16 mm.