The Shires Blue Sweet Iron Bevel With Roller Link has loose ring bevel cheeks which give a mild leverage action through poll pressure. This allows the rider more control and promotes outline, head carriage and responsiveness while still using a mild bit. This bit is a good choice for horses who are fussy in the mouth; the roller links give the mouthpiece some play while encouraging the horse to mouth, inceasing acceptance. The roller links also discourage the horse from fixing or leaning on the bit. The mouthpiece is made from blue sweet iron which oxidises easily in the mouth, offering warmth and a sweet taste which is preferable to many horses. The brass rollers on this bit offer further warmth making the bit more palatable. 

Bit ring measurement: 55mm (4.5", 5"); 65mm (5.5")

- Bevel cheeks give a mild leverage action through poll pressure
- The roller links encourage play and mouthing which can increase acceptance of the bit and the contact
- These links also discourage fixing or leaning on the bit
- Blue sweet iron oxidises easily in the mouth, offering a warm and sweet taste which is favoured by many horses

Available in 4.5", 5" and 5.5"

The Shires Blue Sweet Iron Hollow Jointed Loose Ring Snaffle offers a significantly lighter mouthpiece than a solid alternative and suits a more sensitive horse. Loose bit rings allow the bit to move inside the horse's mouth, preventing the horse from leaning or fixing against the contact. A single joint in this mouthpiece gives the rider more lateral control - the applied pressure is clearer on each side of the bit. Blue sweet iron oxidises easily, creating warmth and a sweet taste which appeals to many horses, helping to encourage acceptance of the contact. Please note, the blue colour will fade with use.

Bit rings measurement: 50mm (4.5", 5"), 65mm (5.5", 6")

- Hollow mouthpiece is significantly lighter than a solid version
- Loose bit rings allow the mouthpiece to move, preventing the horse from fixing or leaning on the bit
- Single joints gives more lateral control
- Blue sweet iron oxidises easily, creating a sweet taste to encourage acceptance of the contact
- British Dressage legal

Available in 4.5", 5", 5.5" and 6"

The Shires Sweet Iron Jointed Loose Ring Snaffle is designed with a thinner, 13mm mouthpiece which can make this bit a little stronger for better control. It may also prove to be more comfortable for horses with small mouths or large tongues as it takes up less space in the mouth. Sweet iron oxidizes in the mouth to produce a sweet taste. This taste is favoured by many horses and can help with mouthing and improving acceptance of a contact. The loose rings of this bit allow the mouthpiece to move which will prevent the horse from fixing or leaning against the bit.

Bit ring measurement: 50mm (4.5", 5"), 65mm (5.5", 6")

- Thinner 13mm mouthpiece can make this bit stronger for better control; however it can be a more comfortable option for horses with a small mouth or large tongue
- Loose rings allow the bit to move inside the horse's mouth, discouraging fixing or leaning
- Sweet iron oxidizes in the mouth, producing a sweet taste which can help with mouthing issues and acceptance of a contact
- British Dressage legal

Available in 4.5", 5", 5.5" and 6"

The Shires Sweet Iron Flat Ring Eggbutt Snaffle is a single jointed snaffle bit with a thin mouthpiece which gives a stronger action. A thinner mouthpiece can be preferred by horses with a small mouth or large tongue as it allows for more room inside the mouth. Sweet iron oxidises in the mouth to produce a sweet taste; this can help to encourage mouthing and acceptance of a contact. Fixed Eggbutt bit rings prevent the lips and cheeks from being pinched. They also stabilise the mouthpiece inside the mouth which can encourage horses to seek a contact. The bit rings are smaller on smaller sized bits to fit proportionately against the horse's face.

Bit ring measurement: 55mm (4.5", 5"); 75mm (5.5", 6")

- Thin 14mm mouthpiece can give a stronger action but may be preferred by horses with a smaller mouth or larger tongue
- Sweet iron oxidises to produce a sweet taste; this can help to encourage mouthing and acceptance of the contact
- Eggbutt cheeks prevent the lips from being pinched
- Bit rings are smaller on smaller sized bits to fit proportionately against the horse's face
- British Dressage legal

Available in 4.5", 5", 5.5" and 6"

The Shires Sweet Iron Jointed Bevel Bit allows mild leverage which offers the rider more control. It also helps to promote outline, head carriage and responsiveness. With a single joint, the mouthpiece offers the rider better lateral control, working on the bars and tongue. The sweet iron mouthpiece metal oxidises to produce a sweet taste which is palatable and helps to encourage acceptance of the bit. 

Bit ring measurement: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 70mm (5.5")

- 14mm thick single jointed sweet iron mouthpiece; sweet iron oxidises in the mouth to produce a sweet, palatable taste
- Bevel bit cheeks offer mild leverage to give the rider better control
- Helps to promote outline, head carriage and responsiveness

Available in 4.5", 5" and 5.5"

The Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle With Roller Links is the ideal choice for horses who are overly fussy in the mouth. The loose ring snaffle design promotes self carriage whilst the rollers discourage leaning and fixing. The roller links also help to promote play. These free moving disks in the centre are ideal for encouraging mouthing on the bit and can help to soothe fussy tongued horses.

Blue sweet iron easily oxidises in the mouth offering warmth and a sweet taste which is preferable to many horses, encouraging acceptance of the contact. The brass rollers on this bit offer further warmth making the bit more palatable. 

Bit rings measurement: 65mm

- 15mm double jointed mouthpiece with roller link to discourage fixing or leaning
- Blue sweet iron and brass alloy discs help to encourage mouthing and acceptance of the contact
- Brass alloy discs help to soothe a fussy-tongued horse

Available in 4.5", 5" and 5.5"

The Shires Sweet Iron Bevel Bit With Lozenge allows mild leverage to help with better control. Loose rings allow movement of the mouthpiece inside the horse's mouth, discouraging the horse from fixing or leaning on the bit while allowing for play and mouthing to increase acceptance. The sweet iron and copper combination mouthpiece is highly palatable - sweet iron oxidises to produce a sweet taste to aid salivation and acceptance of the bit. The diameter of the bit rings increases with the size of the bit to remain in proportion with the horse's face.

Bit ring measurement: 55mm (4.5", 5"), 70mm (5.5")

- Beval bit rings allow mild leverage to help with better control
- Loose rings allow movement of the mouthpiece inside the horse's mouth to discourage fixing and leaning 
- Sweet iron oxidises to produce a sweet taste, aiding salivation and acceptance of the bit

Available 4.5", 5", 5.5" and 6"