- Thickness: 16mm
- Material: Sweet Iron
- Cheekpiece Type: Eggbutt
- Size Availability: approx. 4.5″ – 5.7″
- USEF Dressage Legal: No
- FEI Dressage Legal: No
This mouthpiece has a smooth port that decreases the pressure on the center of the horse’s tongue. The 2.5 eggbutt is a milder version of a 3-Ring bit with some leverage. The lower the reins are placed, the stronger the leverage. Compared to a 2.5-Ring, the 2.5 Eggbutt rings cannot rotate loosely and therefore the rein aid works more directly.
Sweet Iron bits are made of steel and have a recognizable blue color. Sweet Iron will rust when it comes into contact with (air) humidity, the surface rust tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the saliva production. This will cause the horse to salivate more, which in turn will encourage a better acceptance of the bit. The process of rusting (oxidation) changes the blue color of the TRUST bits to a brownish-grey/silver color. This is the desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. If a Sweet Iron bit is not used for a while, an orange-brown rust layer may form on the mouthpiece. Simply remove this by wiping the bit with a damp cloth.
SIZE INFO:
115mm = 4.5″
125mm = 4.9″
135mm = 5.3″
145mm = 5.7″
