Overview
The Fager Nils Sweet Iron Barrel Fixed Ring Bit by Fager is an ideal bit for horses with delicate mouth areas that are prone to pulling or overreacting to pressure. Featuring a barrel tube that will naturally fast lock in any direction when pressure is applied. This design is suitable for horses who are challenging to find contact without becoming stiff against the bit. The anatomical shape naturally contours around the tongue with a very subtle upward curve in the center.
The Nils is made with blue sweet iron that creates a pleasant sweet taste that many horses find pleasing compared to traditional iron or steel. This can help tense-type horses relax into the contact. The mouthpiece is designed with a straight front-to-back curve construction with a gentle upward curve. This creates a steady contact surface that is comfortable yet stable. Fixed rings add stability across the tongue for a more steady connection.
Key Features
- Straight Mouth Piece with Locking Barrel
- Fixed Rings
- Snaffle Size Rings
- Rounded Center Link
- Stabilizing
- Contours Around Tongue
- Balance Point in the Mouth
- Blue Sweet Iron Material
- Sweet Taste
- USEF, USDF, FEI Dressage Competition Legal (Snaffle Only)
Product Details
Good for Horses with the Following Traits:
- Pulling On The Bit, But Overreact To Too Much Pressure
- Unsteady In The Contact
- Too Stiff On Normal Straight Bits
- Doesn't Seek The Contact
Sizing
| Width in Millimeters | Width in Inches | Thickness | Ring Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105mm | 4 1/4" | 12mm | 60mm |
| 115mm | 4 1/2" | 12mm | 65mm |
| 125mm | 5" | 14mm | 65mm |
| 135mm | 5 1/4" | 14mm | 65mm |
| 145mm | 5 3/4" | 14mm | 65mm |