{"product_id":"full-cheek-bit-double-jointed-sweet-iron","title":"Velari Full Cheek Bit Double Jointed Sweet Iron","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003edouble-jointed mouthpiece for even pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003esweet iron promotes natural salivation and relaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003efull cheeks offer steady guidance and clear, precise rein aids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eThis bit rests smoothly in the horse’s mouth, offering a straightforward, attentive feel from the first contact. Its double-jointed design provides balanced, even pressure and a soft line of communication between rider and horse, while the full cheeks offer supported lateral guidance and help keep the bit steady in the mouth — an advantage for younger or less experienced horses. This encourages reliable acceptance of the bit and a consistent connection without excess complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eMade from sweet iron, the mouthpiece naturally oxidizes during use, which stimulates salivation and encourages the horse to stay soft and accepting in the mouth. This contributes to a more supple contact and a calmer, more confident way of going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eThe double-jointed mouthpiece distributes pressure evenly across the tongue and bars, preventing the nutcracker effect and offering a smooth, stable feel. Horses that benefit from balanced pressure and a bit that follows the shape of the mouth often respond particularly well to this design. It is also a great option for horses with a lower palate, as the double-jointed construction reduces upward movement toward the roof of the mouth, providing extra comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eWith full cheeks, the bit offers supported lateral guidance, helping the horse understand the rider’s aids with clarity and calmness. This makes it a great choice for younger or inexperienced horses, as the fixed cheeks provide gentle, reliable direction. The fixed cheeks keep the mouthpiece steady, encouraging soft chewing and a confident acceptance of the contact. This stability promotes precise rein aids and maintains a smooth, consistent connection throughout the ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003ehorses that appreciate a soft, stable mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18pt; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eyounger or less experienced horses who benefit from extra lateral guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eHorses with a lower palate who tend to be sensitive to the nutcracker effect of single-jointed bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eType: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eFull Cheek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eMouthpiece: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eDouble jointed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eThickness options: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e14 mm \/ 16 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 54pt;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eSweet Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e (nickel free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eAfter each ride, rinse the bit with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Over time, the sweet iron will develop a light patina — a natural oxidation process that enhances taste and acceptance. Store in a dry place and check regularly for smooth, even wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eMake sure the bit is positioned correctly: the star must be on the left side and the Velari logo on the right.\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/media.kentucky-horsewear.com\/media\/fc\/1a\/71\/1765206333\/6a0ecb2243bbc-Sizechart_FullCheekDoubleJointed_en_GB.jpg.jpg?ts=1779354402\u0026amp;_gl=1*1ag0886*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzkzOTYxMzAuQ2p3S0NBancycnJRQmhCdUVpd0FhckxXSFN1NEJiczdTeXZGcTVLRmY3Tm96WkUxZE9nNHhPSjl2X3kzdEpWWm1wWEFlczJVNndVUjVCb0N3enNRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTUzNDIxMjUyMi4xNzc5Mzk2MTA1*FPAU*MTUzNDIxMjUyMi4xNzc5Mzk2MTA1\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;\" class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\" lang=\"en-us\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery horse and rider is unique. The information provided is meant as a general guide — not a definitive answer. Always consider your horse’s specific needs and your own experience when choosing the right bit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\"\u003eGuide with grace, always.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Light', sans-serif; color: #595959;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velari","offers":[{"title":"11.5cm (4.5in) \/ 14mm","offer_id":49325939622111,"sku":"22011-03-11.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.5cm (4.5in) \/ 16mm","offer_id":49325939654879,"sku":"22012-03-11.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5cm (5in) \/ 14mm","offer_id":49325939687647,"sku":"22011-03-12.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5cm (5in) \/ 16mm","offer_id":49325939720415,"sku":"22012-03-12.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5cm (5.25in) \/ 14mm","offer_id":49325939753183,"sku":"22011-03-13.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13.5cm (5.25in) \/ 16mm","offer_id":49325939785951,"sku":"22012-03-13.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5cm (5.5in) \/ 14mm","offer_id":49325939818719,"sku":"22011-03-14.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.5cm (5.5in) \/ 16mm","offer_id":49325939851487,"sku":"22012-03-14.5","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/9391\/5066\/files\/velari-full-cheek-bit-double-jointed-sweet-iron-equiluxe-tack-1410383.png?v=1779497115","url":"https:\/\/equiluxetack.com\/products\/full-cheek-bit-double-jointed-sweet-iron","provider":"Equiluxe Tack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}