Michael Sweet Iron Fixed ring - Fager

The Fager Michael eggbutt bit is designed for sensitive horses that become too stiff in straight bits but lack confidence in a traditional double-jointed mouthpiece. It encourages a steady contact while helping the horse relax into the connection.

Its double-jointed mouthpiece features a unique lock-up function that only locks upwards, relieving pressure on the bars without creating the rigid feel of a straight bit. This makes it particularly suitable for horses with a low palate and sensitive bars.

The Sweet Iron coating develops a pleasant taste that encourages the horse to accept the bit, seek the contact and maintain a more consistent connection with the rider's hand.

The eggbutt rings provide increased lateral stability while preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth. The joints are rotated away from the tongue to create smoother, gentler tongue pressure for horses that overreact to rein aids.

Sweet Iron is a coating applied over a stainless steel base. As it naturally oxidises, it develops a slightly sweet taste that stimulates salivation and encourages the horse to accept the bit while seeking a steadier, more consistent contact.