The Sweet Iron Port Eggbutt Bit is designed for horses that show sensitivity to tongue pressure or resist steady contact.
This bit features a solid medium port mouthpiece that creates space for the tongue by lifting the center of the mouthpiece and reducing tongue pressure. This design can be beneficial for horses with a sensitive mouth or tongue, helping promote improved bit acceptance and a more consistent connection.
The mouthpiece is handmade in sweet iron. When exposed to moisture, sweet iron produces a warming effect and a mild sweet taste in the horse’s mouth. These qualities can encourage increased mouthing and salivation, which may support a softer and more relaxed feel in the contact.
The eggbutt cheekpiece provides a fixed connection between the mouthpiece and the ring, helping keep the bit stable in the horse’s mouth. This design helps maintain a consistent feel in the contact while reducing movement of the mouthpiece.
The Sweet Iron Port Eggbutt Bit combines tongue relief, the responsive qualities of sweet iron, and a stable cheekpiece designed for consistent contact.
Material: Sweet Iron
Mouth Thickness: 14mm
Adam Rittenberg is available for bit consultations to help you better select the perfect AJR Bit.
