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🐴 Fager Mattias Sweet Iron Fixed Rings
The ideal bit for horses with sensitive tongues, sharp edges, or a low palate, who have difficulty with contact or tend to become stiff on straight or simple bits. This bit helps to work more gently, while maintaining sufficient control and stability thanks to the fixed rings.
💡 Unique features & what you solve with them
| Problem / need | How This Bit Helps |
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| Sensitive tongue / sharp edges in the mouth | The double joint is designed so that the joints sit away from the tongue , reducing pressure on the tongue. |
| Low palate / little space above the tongue | The bit provides tongue space (tongue relief) , so that the bit does not immediately press against the palate. |
| Horse opening the reins, or going out of contact | Thanks to the fixed rings, the rein contact remains more stable; the horse is less likely to "run away" from the reins. |
| Horse that becomes stiff on straight bits | Because the bit closes (“lockup function”) when it comes up, but does not move forward like a normal lockup bit , you maintain more flexibility than with straight, tight sections. |
| Bit acceptance / contact improvement | The sweet iron material encourages the horse to accept the bit through a pleasant taste; this invites softer, more searching contact. |
📐 Technical specifications
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Material: Sweet iron (coating over stainless steel), which shows oxidation over time (light rust/brown-gray glow) which intensifies the flavor release.
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Mouthpiece: Double jointed with tongue relief; joints are rotated away from the tongue.
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Type of rings: Fixed rings – these are attached to the mouthpiece, which means the bit moves less compared to loose rings, providing more stability.
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Sizes available: 95mm, 105mm, 115mm, 125mm, 135mm, 145mm (or similar).
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Thickness: Varies by size (thicker in larger sizes) – ensures a snug fit without unnecessary pressure.
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Weight: depends on size (~170 g for smaller sizes, increasing for larger sizes).
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Competition/dressage suitability: This is often stated as dressage legal by sellers; check local regulations if you are competing in Belgium/Europe.