{"product_id":"gently-used-fager-michael-sweet-iron-fixed-ring","title":"GENTLY USED Fager Michael Sweet Iron Fixed Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFINAL SALE. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND, EXCHANGE OR RETURN. BIT WAS USED FOR ONE WEEK AS A BIT LOANER BUT HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY STERILIZED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFager Michael is a good choice for horses who you would describe as the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc ml-6\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fagerbitsusa.com\/pages\/competition-approved-bits\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompetition Approved - check it out here!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc ml-6\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good option for starting young horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eSweet iron is a covering on top of a bit made of stainless steel. We have both grey and blue sweet iron coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eIf you are searching for a gentle, kind bit for a sensitive horse, we would definitely recommend trying Fager Michael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIZE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHICKNESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRINGS INNER SIZE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal in size. If you are between sizes, go up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fager Bits","offers":[{"title":"125MM \/ 5''","offer_id":68355684401364,"sku":"MICHAEL125FGENTLYUSED","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/1273\/8199\/products\/image_372ffa28-2cbc-4040-a06f-5200fc12a214.png?v=1707601090","url":"https:\/\/fagerbitsusa.com\/products\/gently-used-fager-michael-sweet-iron-fixed-ring","provider":"Fager Bits USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}