{"id":13845,"date":"2021-11-06T12:27:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T11:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/produkt\/loose-ring-single-jointed-black-steel-balotade-bit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T14:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:15:03","slug":"loose-ring-single-jointed-black-steel-balotade-bit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/loose-ring-single-jointed-black-steel-balotade-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"Balotade\u00ae Loose Ring Single Jointed Bit, Black Steel (Sweet Iron)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"366\"><strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"366\">Stability, comfort and natural acceptance of the bit \u2013 the perfect solution for demanding riders and their horses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"571\">The Balotade\u00ae single-jointed bit from the <strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"431\">Black Steel<\/strong> collection is a solid, full bit that, thanks to its appropriate weight, fits perfectly in the horse&#8217;s mouth, ensuring stability and precise contact.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"631\">Natural salivation stimulation \u2013 black steel \u201csweet\u201d<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"856\">The mouthpiece is made of hand-polished black steel with a &#8220;sweet&#8221; aftertaste. During use, under the influence of moisture, heat and air, this material oxidizes, creating a delicate coating of surface rust. This process:  <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"950\">\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"890\">It increases saliva secretion<\/strong> , which translates into better bit acceptance by the horse,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1023\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"979\">Increases work comfort<\/strong> by encouraging the mount to actively chew.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1165\">With use, the bit changes colour \u2013 from black, through shades of grey, to brown \u2013 which is <strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1164\">a natural and safe process<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1195\">High quality workmanship<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1265\"><strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1235\">Stainless steel rings<\/strong> \u2013 durable, corrosion-resistant,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1298\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1290\">Thickness of mouthpiece<\/strong> : 18 mm,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1427\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1324\">Ring diameter<\/strong> :<br data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"> \u2013 65 mm for sizes: 14.5 cm \/ 13.5 cm \/ 12.5 cm,<br data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"> \u2013 55 mm for sizes: 11.5 cm \/ 10.5 cm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\">\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1584\">Want your horse to chew the bit more willingly and respond better to signals? 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