{"product_id":"fager-mattias","title":"Fager Mattias","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFager Mattias Sweet Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFager Mattias is an ideal choice if you would describe your horse as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruggles to maintain consistent contact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoes behind the vertical or avoids contact with the bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not naturally seek enough contact with the rider's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds to develop more confidence and relaxation in the contact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs young or sensitive and benefits from a comfortable mouthpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFager Mattias is a double-jointed Sweet Iron bit with tongue relief and a specially designed locking mechanism. The mouthpiece locks during upward movement, making it a suitable option for horses with a low palate and sensitive bars that still benefit from tongue relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a traditional locking bit, Mattias does not lock in the forward direction. This allows the mouthpiece to retain more freedom of movement without creating the same rigid feel as a solid mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joints are angled away from the tongue, allowing pressure to be distributed more evenly and gently across the tongue. This may benefit horses that react strongly when the reins are taken up or struggle to maintain consistent contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongue relief also makes Mattias suitable for horses with large or sensitive tongues that tend to open their mouths, pull against the reins or move their tongues frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMattias has a mouthpiece thickness of 14 mm and 65 mm rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Iron is a coating applied to a stainless steel mouthpiece. This coating gives the bit a slightly sweet taste. With use, the Sweet Iron oxidises and gradually develops a brownish-grey colour. This is a normal characteristic of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have any questions or need advice on choosing the right bit for your horse? Feel free to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits\u0026Bridles","offers":[{"title":"11.5 \/ 14mm \/ Fixed rings","offer_id":58956703662461,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5 \/ 14mm \/ Loose rings","offer_id":58956703695229,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 \/ 14mm \/ Fixed rings","offer_id":58956703727997,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 \/ 14mm \/ Loose rings","offer_id":58956703760765,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 \/ 14mm \/ Fixed rings","offer_id":58956703859069,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5 \/ 14mm \/ Loose rings","offer_id":58956703891837,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/8029\/6573\/files\/Fager_Mattias_watertrens_slotje_gelijke_grootte_2x3_3d81a4da-d03d-4242-88b8-a604f8c29629.png?v=1792677257","url":"https:\/\/www.bits-bridles.eu\/en\/products\/fager-mattias-en","provider":"Bits\u0026Bridles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}