{"product_id":"fager-michael-sweet-iron-baby-fulmer","title":"Fager Michael Sweet Iron Baby Fulmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eFager Michael is a good choice for horses who you would describe as the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worried in the mouth but get too stiff on straight bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReluctant to soften down into the bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires encouragement to seek out the contact and keep a consistent contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan overreact when you take the reins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan get on and off in the contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMichael is a double-jointed sweet iron bit with a special lockup function. The mouthpiece of Michael creates bar relief and locks upwards, which makes it a great bit for horses with a low palate and sensitive bars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bit doesn't lock forward like a normal lockup bit, which means that you won't get the stiff feeling of a straight bit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe joints are rotated away from the tongue, which gives a more gentle, smooth pressure on the tongue. This can be good for horses that can overreact when you take the reins and need to keep the consistent contact through every movement.\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\u003eBaby Fulmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaby Fulmer is a registered design by Fager. This sidepiece will give you a mix between the loose and fixed rings. The Fulmers will lay close to the horse’s side, helps with steering, and keep the mouthpiece steady. The loose rings are placed further away from the mouth corners, and this will put the pressure further down and inwards, encourage the horse to lift in the front, come back to your hand, and avoid a stiff feeling towards the bit. It is a very comfortable choice for many horses and a great start for a youngster.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fager Bits","offers":[{"title":"105MM \/ 4¼''","offer_id":47716537172180,"sku":"MICHAEL105BF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"115MM \/ 4 1\/2\"","offer_id":47716537204948,"sku":"MICHAEL115BF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125MM \/ 5''","offer_id":47716537237716,"sku":"MICHAEL125BF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"135MM \/ 5 1\/4''","offer_id":47716537270484,"sku":"MICHAEL135BF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145MM \/ 5 3\/4''","offer_id":47716537303252,"sku":"MICHAEL145BF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/1273\/8199\/files\/Baby_fulmer_5.jpg?v=1774906221","url":"https:\/\/fagerbitsusa.com\/products\/fager-michael-sweet-iron-baby-fulmer","provider":"Fager Bits USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}