Trust Sweet Iron Swales Arched

The Sweet Iron Swales Arched by Trust is a bit that acts like a curb bit and is also ridden with two reins, but only has one mouthpiece. This makes it much easier to use than a curb bit and it can also be used for horses that have a mouth that is too small for two mouthpieces. There are extra rings for attaching the cheek pieces so that the action of the rein is only transmitted to the lower jaw. The mouthpiece is a slightly forward curved bar which exerts pressure on the entire tongue. The Sweet Iron alloy naturally stimulates chewing and saliva production as it oxidises on contact with moisture and forms surface rust. Rust tastes sweet to horses, so the mouthpiece is very well received and accepted. A Swales is a sharp bit and should therefore only be used by experienced rider's hands.

Note: When not in use, a thin orange-brown layer of rust will develop on the mouthpiece, this can be removed with a damp cloth and is not a quality defect!

Properties

• shanks: 6,5 cm
• slightly forward curved bar bit
• stimulates saliva production
• with leverage effect