{"product_id":"fager-hugo-sweet-iron-fl-loose-ring","title":"Fager Hugo Sweet Iron FL Loose Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eFager Hugo is suitable for horses that you would describe as some of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds to be stable and seek a consistent contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorried in the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers stability and less movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a sensitive tongue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan pull the reins down\/forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFager Hugo is a double-jointed Sweet iron bit featuring a Front Lock system. This means that the bit is lightweight enough to make the horse light in the hand, and when you have good contact in the reins, the bit locks like a straight bit. This will help your horse to maintain consistent contact if it struggles to trust the bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHugo offers outstanding stability and comfort. When the horse is working, the Front lock is there to assist, whatever the positioning of the head. From a low position (stretching out) or higher (over a jump), the closure continues to work even if the reins pull the bit upwards, making the bit turn downwards – this is where a regular lockup system would fail. It also makes it considerably more forgiving against any unexpected movements of your hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe small tongue relief makes this bit a good option for horses with a sensitive tongue who can open their mouth, pull the reins, and move the tongue around.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet iron is a covering on top of a bit made of stainless steel. The purpose is to disguise the metal taste from stainless steel and create a pleasant, sweet taste, encouraging the horse to seek more contact and hold on to the bit. Following use, sweet iron will start to oxidize and turn brownish grey, this is to be expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet iron is a good choice for horses who need to seek more contact with the bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoose Rings are designed to move independently to the mouthpiece. This allows the horse more freedom to use his tongue, allowing them to place the pressure from the mouthpiece either higher or lower, whichever they prefer. Loose Rings are a good choice for a horse that can be slightly stiff or hard in the mouth.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fager Bits","offers":[{"title":"105MM \/ 4¼'' (12mm)","offer_id":47834865336532,"sku":"HUGO105L","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"115MM \/ 4½'' (12mm)","offer_id":47834865369300,"sku":"HUGO115L","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125MM \/ 5'' (14mm)","offer_id":47834865402068,"sku":"HUGO125L","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"135MM \/ 5¼'' (14mm)","offer_id":47834865467604,"sku":"HUGO135L","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145MM \/ 5¾'' (14mm)","offer_id":47834865533140,"sku":"HUGO145L","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/1273\/8199\/files\/1148_966dbf1cb7-hugol_angle_lock.jpg?v=1779161676","url":"https:\/\/fagerbitsusa.com\/products\/fager-hugo-sweet-iron-fl-loose-ring","provider":"Fager Bits USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}