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Shires Blue S/I Loose Ring with Lozenge #5213 - 1 of 1

Shires Blue S/I Loose Ring with Lozenge #5213

$43.99

size4.5"

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Highlights

  • Natural Tongue Movement: Unlike fixed rings, the free-moving rings promote a relaxed mouth and encourage natural tongue movement, crucial for sensitive horses and effective equestrian communication.
  • Reduced Rubbing: The ability of the rings to move independently minimizes friction and potential irritation, ensuring your horse's comfort even during extended training periods.
  • Clearer Aids: Facilitates more precise rein aids, allowing for subtle signals that improve responsiveness and refinement across all disciplines.
  • Even Pressure Distribution: The anatomically shaped lozenge ensures consistent, gentle pressure across the horse's tongue, avoiding concentrated pressure points and eliminating the "nutcracker effect" of single-jointed bits.
  • Improved Responsiveness: This thoughtful design encourages a more natural head carriage and promotes suppleness, leading to quicker and more refined responses to your rein aids, essential for advanced movements and general schooling.
  • Gentle Mouthfeel: Crafted from a premium brass alloy, the lozenge offers a slightly warmer feel that many horses find more palatable, contributing to a relaxed jaw and greater acceptance.
  • Encourages Acceptance: The distinctive blue sweet iron mouthpiece is designed to oxidize naturally, creating a warm, sweet taste in your horse's mouth. This encourages bit acceptance, promotes salivation, and fosters a relaxed contact.
  • Natural Discoloration: The fading of the blue color is a natural and harmless part of the sweet iron's oxidation process, indicating that the bit is performing its intended function.
  • Durable Construction: Crafted from high-quality materials, this bit is built to withstand daily use, from intense training sessions to leisurely trail rides, offering exceptional equestrian tack durability.

Description

Transform Your Ride: Unlock Deeper Connection and Comfort with the Shires Blue S/I Loose Ring with Lozenge.Are you seeking to elevate your equestrian partnership, fostering a new level of communication and responsiveness with your horse? The Shires Blue S/I Loose Ring with Lozenge is meticulously engineered to do just that. Designed for ultimate comfort and clarity of aids, this bit will make every training session, competition, and leisurely hack a profoundly more rewarding experience for both you and your equine partner.Experience Unparalleled Comfort & CommunicationThe innovative loose ring snaffle design is at the heart of this bit's superior performance, ensuring your horse's comfort and willingness to accept the bit. The Advantage of the Anatomical LozengeAt the center of this exceptional bit lies a carefully crafted lozenge, designed for optimal pressure distribution and encouraging a soft, responsive mouth. The Sweet Iron Advantage & Lasting QualityInvest in equipment that actively encourages your horse's comfort and is built to last. Product Details:Product Item Number (SKU): 5213BLUESWT4.5Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is sweet iron, and why does the bit's blue color fade?Sweet iron is a material designed to oxidize (rust) naturally. This process creates a warm, sweet taste in the horse's mouth, encouraging bit acceptance and promoting salivation. The fading of the blue color is a natural and harmless part of this oxidation process, indicating the sweet iron is working as intended.How does the lozenge design benefit my horse?The shaped lozenge offers even pressure across the horse's tongue, eliminating the "nutcracker effect" often associated with single-jointed bits. This design helps to avoid concentrated pressure points and encourages the horse to mouth the bit and maintain consistent contact.What are the advantages of the loose ring cheek design?The loose ring design provides more movement than a fixed cheek, which helps to prevent pinching, discourages the horse from fixing or leaning on the bit, and promotes relaxation and natural tongue movement. This contributes significantly to overall comfort and acceptance.What disciplines is this bit suitable for?This bit is highly versatile and well-suited for a wide range of equestrian disciplines. It is often recommended for activities such as dressage, show jumping, eventing preparation, trail riding, and general schooling, emphasizing its focus on comfort and effective communication.How should I care for this sweet iron bit to ensure its longevity?To maintain your Shires Blue S/I Loose Ring with Lozenge bit, rinse it thoroughly with water after each use to remove any debris. Periodically, you can clean it with a mild soap and water solution, ensuring it is completely dry before storing. The natural oxidation of the sweet iron is harmless to horses and is integral to the bit's design for palatability.Ready to deepen your connection and achieve your equestrian goals? Add to Cart and experience the profound difference in your horse's comfort and responsiveness!
Dimensions (Overall): 5 inches (L), 5 inches (W)
Weight: .7 pounds
Holds up to: 3000 pounds
Closure Type: Clip-In Clasp
Intended Pet Type: Horse
Pet Lifestage: All Ages
Minimum Weight Capacity: 1000 pounds
Material: Metal
Care & Cleaning: Care Instructions Not Provided
TCIN: 1008853305
UPC: 5051771404684
Origin: made in the USA or imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 5 inches length x 5 inches width x 5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
item ships from third party seller: Hooves and Paws

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