{"id":38080,"date":"2026-02-15T12:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T11:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/argentan-or-stainless-steel-liverpool-bit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T14:14:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:14:21","slug":"argentan-or-stainless-steel-liverpool-bit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/argentan-or-stainless-steel-liverpool-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentan or Stainless Steel? Choosing the Material of a Liverpool Bit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In driving, where contact with the horse&#8217;s mouth happens through long <a href=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/bridles-accessories\/bridle-accessories\/reins\/\">reins<\/a>, the key to success is relaxation and the horse&#8217;s willingness to cooperate. We often forget that the material the mouthpiece is made of has a huge influence on how the horse accepts the bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Balotade range you will find two flagship models:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-balotade-bit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-balotade-bit\/\"><strong>The stainless steel Liverpool bit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>(43,99\u00a0\u20ac) and the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-argentan-balotade-bit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-argentan-balotade-bit\/\">Argentan<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;version (45,99\u00a0\u20ac). Find out which material will be better for your horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Classic stainless steel \u2013 durability and neutrality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A model made entirely of stainless steel is the standard in the driving world, valued for its reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>&nbsp;It is an extremely durable material, corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain on a daily basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong>&nbsp;Steel is neutral in taste. This means it does not over-stimulate the salivary glands, but it also does not discourage the horse from working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For whom?:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ideal for horses that naturally chew the bit well and have no problems with a &#8220;dry mouth&#8221; during long routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Argentan \u2013 the &#8220;golden&#8221; way to relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-argentan-balotade-bit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/driving-liverpool-argentan-balotade-bit\/\">Liverpool Argentan bit<\/a> stands out with the characteristic yellowish colour of the mouthpiece, which immediately catches the eye. Argentan is a special copper alloy, valued by professional drivers for its chemical properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stimulating chewing:<\/strong>&nbsp;The copper contained in Argentan oxidises slightly on contact with the horse&#8217;s saliva, releasing a sweetish taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effect:<\/strong>&nbsp;The horse plays with the bit more willingly, which leads to better relaxation of the poll and jaw. Abundant salivation is often the result of using such alloys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For whom?:<\/strong>&nbsp;For stiff horses, &#8220;hard&#8221; in the mouth, or those that tend to clench the jaw during driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"woocommerce columns-6 \"><div class=\"wd-products-element\">\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-sticky-loader wd-deferred wd-content-loader\"><span class=\"wd-loader\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"products wd-products wd-grid-g grid-columns-3 elements-grid pagination-infinit wd-loop-builder-off wd-stretch-cont-lg wd-products-with-bg\" data-source=\"main_loop\" data-min_price=\"\" data-max_price=\"\" data-columns=\"3\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:3;--wd-col-md:3;--wd-col-sm:2;--wd-gap-lg:20px;--wd-gap-sm:10px;\">\n<div class=\"wd-product wd-col wd-hover-fw-button wd-hover-with-fade product-grid-item product type-product post-13834 status-publish instock product_cat-bits-for-horses-en-fix product_cat-driving-bits-en-fix 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From a training point of view, these 2,00\u00a0\u20ac are an investment in&nbsp;<strong>comfort and communication<\/strong>. If your horse has a problem with full acceptance of a steel bit, switching to the tasty Argentan can bring an immediate improvement in the quality of contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that both models have three slots on the shanks and an included curb chain, which allows precise adjustment of the leverage force regardless of the material the bit is made of.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice depends on your horse&#8217;s temperament. Stainless steel is a solid, traditional choice. 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