The Best Bit For Your Horse – choosing the right material
By Hadrien Dykiel
There are many different kind of materials bits are made out of, and not all of those materials are created equal. What material bit best suits your horse? Read about the differences to pick the best one.
Good Bit Materials
Stainless Steel – It’s a popular option for many bits. It is super strong, does not rust, and it is moderately priced. The drawback is that is a tasteless metal, so it does not encourage salivation.
Copper – Copper is liked by most horses because of its taste. It is a good metal to encourage salivation.
Sweet Iron – This material is, well, sweet, so many horses enjoy it. Sweet iron bits rust, which is what actually gives the bit its flavor. When I was a kid, I did not know rusting was natural for sweet iron bits so I threw mine out. I wish I had known, I would still have it today!
Sweet Iron Bit with Copper - a bit from our store
Not-so-good Bit Materials
Chrome – A cheaper alternative, I have heard they can start flaking after a few years.
Aluminum – A lighter metal which has the detrimental effect of drying out a horse’s mouth.
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I use a sweet iron with copper dee ring for Ice, the stallion I’m working with. He loves the sweetness of it.
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