{"product_id":"velari-snaffle-double-jointed-loose-ring-sweet-iron","title":"Velari Snaffle Double Jointed Loose Ring Sweet Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-jointed\nmouthpiece for even pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet\niron promotes natural salivation and relaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloose\nrings allow increased mobility and clear, precise rein aids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bit lies softly\ncurved over the tongue, supporting a relaxed, attentive feel throughout the\nride. Its design encourages gentle jaw movement and helps create an elastic,\nrefined connection between horse and rider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade\nfrom sweet iron, the mouthpiece naturally oxidizes during use, which stimulates\nsalivation and encourages the horse to stay soft and accepting in the mouth.\nThis contributes to a more supple contact and a calmer, more confident way of\ngoing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\ndouble-jointed mouthpiece distributes pressure evenly across the tongue and\nbars, preventing the nutcracker effect and offering a smooth, stable feel.\nHorses that benefit from balanced pressure and a bit that follows the shape of\nthe mouth often respond particularly well to this design. It is also a great\noption for horses with a lower palate, as the double-jointed construction\nreduces upward movement toward the roof of the mouth, providing extra comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith\nloose rings, the mouthpiece is allowed to move freely, promoting light chewing\nactivity and helping the horse stay flexible and attentive in the hand. This\nincreased mobility supports precise rein aids and keeps the connection soft and\nresponsive throughout the ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorses\nthat appreciate a soft, mobile mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorses with a lower palate who tend to be sensitive to\nthe nutcracker effect of single-jointed bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eriders\nwho seek precision and elasticity without tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical\nDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnaffle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble jointed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness options: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 mm \/ 16 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (nickel free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter each ride, rinse the bit\nwith warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Over time, the sweet iron will\ndevelop a light patina — a natural oxidation process that enhances taste and\nacceptance. Store in a dry place and check regularly for smooth, even wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the bit is positioned\ncorrectly: the star must be on the left side and the Velari logo on the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery horse and rider is unique. The information provided is meant as a general\nguide — not a definitive answer. Always consider your horse’s specific needs\nand your own experience when choosing the right bit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide with grace, always.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velari","offers":[{"title":"11.5CM \/ 14MM","offer_id":53667184083287,"sku":"22003-03-11.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5CM \/ 16MM","offer_id":53667184116055,"sku":"22004-03-13.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5CM \/ 16MM","offer_id":53667184148823,"sku":"22004-03-12.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5CM \/ 14MM","offer_id":53667184181591,"sku":"22003-03-14.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5CM \/ 16MM","offer_id":53667184214359,"sku":"22004-03-14.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5CM \/ 14MM","offer_id":53667184247127,"sku":"22003-03-13.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5CM \/ 14MM","offer_id":53667184279895,"sku":"22003-03-12.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5CM \/ 16MM","offer_id":53667184312663,"sku":"22004-03-11.5","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6511\/9803\/files\/691de2954ca1e-631362512acfeb7216815f31c0a2bf08adb0c401_22003_03_001.png?v=1780086895","url":"https:\/\/boomerang.ie\/products\/velari-snaffle-double-jointed-loose-ring-sweet-iron","provider":"Boomerang Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}