{"id":13829,"date":"2021-11-06T12:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T11:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/produkt\/d-ring-double-jointed-with-toy-blue-steel-balotade-bit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:23:48","slug":"d-ring-double-jointed-with-toy-blue-steel-balotade-bit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/d-ring-double-jointed-with-toy-blue-steel-balotade-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"Balotade\u00ae D-Ring Double Jointed with Toy Bit, Blue Steel (Sweet Iron)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"335\"><strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"335\">Stability, stimulation and precise guidance \u2013 ideal for horses requiring support and relaxation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"622\">The <strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"366\">D-ring bit with toy<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"402\">Balotade\u00ae Blue Steel<\/strong> collection is a full double-jointed model that fits stably in the horse&#8217;s mouth, supports natural chewing and encourages relaxation. It works great when working with young, sensitive horses or those that tend to be tense. <\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"667\">D-type shanks \u2013 control and handling<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"944\">\n<li data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"769\">\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"769\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"714\">D<\/strong> -shaped side rings provide <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"766\">better action on the sides of the horse&#8217;s mouth<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"848\">\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"848\">They facilitate <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"810\">steering in turns<\/strong> and help stabilize the bit,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"944\">The shape of the shanks promotes <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"907\">a natural positioning of the bit<\/strong> in the mouth and greater lateral control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"986\">Toy &#8211; stimulation and relaxation<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<li data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1067\"><strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1030\">The moving element in the center of the mouthpiece<\/strong> stimulates the horse to chew and play,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1137\">It helps to relieve tension and <strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1134\">encourages work with the bit<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1236\">Recommended for horses that <strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1235\">need additional activation or tend to be stiff<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1280\">Blue Steel &#8211; Natural Acceptance<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1363\">The mouthpiece is made of hand-polished <strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1355\">&#8220;sweet&#8221; blue steel<\/strong> , which:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1459\">\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1397\">Enhances saliva secretion<\/strong> \u2013 natural oxidation creates a sweet rust coating,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1519\">It changes color from blue to gray to brown<\/strong> &#8211; which is a natural, safe process,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1658\">Most horses <strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1611\">chew this bit willingly<\/strong> , accepting it more quickly and working more calmly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1682\">Technical details<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1898\">\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1722\">Stainless steel rings<\/strong> \u2013 durable and corrosion resistant,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1823\">\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1823\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1780\">Thickness of the mouthpiece<\/strong> : 16 mm \u2013 solid but comfortable for the horse,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1898\">\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1898\"><strong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1849\">Ring diameter<\/strong> : 65 mm (sizes: 11.5 \/ 12.5 \/ 13.5 \/ 14.5 cm).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1903\">\n<p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2052\">Choose <strong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1954\">Balotade\u00ae Blue Steel D-ring with toy<\/strong> \u2013 a bit that supports concentration, relaxes and ensures confident guidance in every situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stability, stimulation and precise guidance \u2013 ideal for horses requiring support and relaxation. 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