Sweet Iron Bits

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Flat Eggbutt with Lozenge Bit Multi

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Flat Eggbutt with Lozenge Bit in No Colour

£31.50

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Shires Sweet Iron Filet Baucher With Lozenge Bit Multi

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Shires Sweet Iron Filet Baucher With Lozenge Bit in No Colour

£23.50

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Mullen Mouth Bit Multi

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Mullen Mouth Bit in No Colour

£17.99 RRP £19.99 SAVE £2.00 (10%)

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Shires Sweet Iron Cooper Lozenge Bit Multi

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Shires Sweet Iron Cooper Lozenge Bit in No Colour

£17.50

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Shires Sweet Iron Three Ring Gag With Lozenge Bit Multi

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Shires Sweet Iron Three Ring Gag With Lozenge Bit in No Colour

£23.50

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Bit with Lozenge Multi

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron Loose Ring Bit with Lozenge in No Colour

£23.95 RRP £26.99 SAVE £3.04 (11%)

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron 3 Ring Gag with Lozenge Multi

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Shires Blue Sweet Iron 3 Ring Gag with Lozenge in No Colour

£26.95 RRP £29.99 SAVE £3.04 (10%)

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Shires Sweet Iron Loop Ring Bit with Lozenge Multi

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Shires Sweet Iron Loop Ring Bit with Lozenge in No Colour

£20.95

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With developments in research and manufacturing, the mouthpieces of horse bits come in a huge variety of materials, and one of the most popular materials in recent years is sweet iron bits. Sweet iron has a sweet taste when it reacts with the horse's saliva, which promotes acceptance of the bit. It is also warmer to the touch than a metal like stainless steel -- again encouraging acceptance. Sweet iron bits are therefore often chosen for horses that are tentative into the contact or too light in the mouth, and in this instance, a very mild mouthpiece would be advisable. Sweet iron is also a popular choice for young or green horses. Sweet iron is sometimes paired with copper inlays or a copper lozenge, which has a more tangy taste.

Sweet iron bits are available in different mouthpiece designs and cheek types depending on your and your horse's needs. If you are in doubt, our Bitting Guide is written to help you reach a decision as to which bit may be right for you.