{"product_id":"fager-sofia-weymouth-titanium-bit","title":"Fager Sofia Weymouth Titanium Bit","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eFager Sofia is designed with a V-shaped tongue relief angled 90 degrees. It is constructed in the extremely durable metal Titanium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eWhen used in combination with Fager's Titanium Bridoon, this lightweight set weighs just 400 g (approx) which is less than a regular double bridle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eSofia’s design has the port bent forward, directly over the tongue. This makes a huge difference when compared to having the bend tilted upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eWhen tilted forward, the port allows the tongue additional freedom as well as allowing the Bridoon more space as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eAs the reins are taken up and the horse seeks the connection towards the bit, it is preferable for the tongue to bear the majority of the pressure rather than the bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eWhen pressure is applied to the curb rein, the shank of the bit rotates back towards the chest of the horse, pushing the mouthpiece forward against the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eThe chain is important to disperse the pressure evenly between the mouth, poll and chin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eIn contrast, an upward port strongly increases the pressure on the bars which can create sores and inflict pain on a sensitive horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eSofia is supplied complete with hooks and chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFager Sofia is a good choice if you would describe your horse as the following;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc ml-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to tongue pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be strong and heavy in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds more room for the Bridoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive skin and easily develops sores, cuts and rubs on the bars and corners of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGets too long and low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"treehouseonline_stg","offers":[{"title":"145mm - 7cm Shank","offer_id":48493082706163,"sku":"FG-SofiaBit-Tita-Weymouth-145","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7630\/0531\/files\/SofiaBitWeymouth7.jpg?v=1770653440","url":"https:\/\/www.treehouseonline.co.uk\/products\/fager-sofia-weymouth-titanium-bit","provider":"Treehouse Sporting Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}