[{"id":318489166024,"handle":"bits","title":"BITS \u0026 ACCESSORIES","updated_at":"2025-01-29T13:55:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"sc-text-bottom__title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLET US AMAZE YOU\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-text-bottom__desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails make the difference and we will always prove our point with science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFager is a modern brand taking bit developing to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFager work with pressure points, to divide the pressure where your horse feels the most comfortable. Every design is developed with a type of horse in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are turning old knowledge to the edge, why put a thick and heavy bit inside your horse mouth when you can use a lighter option that takes up less space? Designed and developed together with veterinarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-24T17:29:51+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"bit"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"bradoon"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"weymouth"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"rubbing"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"rings"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"sweet iron"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"fulmer"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"titanium"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"baucher"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"gag"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"jointed"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"universal"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"clasps"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"loose"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"fixed"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"cheek"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"kimblehook"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"guard"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"guards"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"curb"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"straps"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"ring"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-05-26T23:49:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":1456,"height":1820,"src":"\/\/www.fageraustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Loose-rings-Sweet-iron-1920x2400.jpg?v=1622763292"}},{"id":321805549768,"handle":"bradoon","title":"BRADOON BITS","updated_at":"2024-11-29T21:15:08+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-text-bottom__title\"\u003eA Double bridle is a set of two bits, a bradoon, and a Weymouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-text-bottom__desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the bits has its own set of reins and can be used separately and combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bradoon (also called bridoon) is used the same way as a snaffle, usually with smaller rings, loose or fixed.\u003cbr\u003eA Bradoon should be placed the same way as your snaffle, close to the mouth corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-04T09:42:42+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bradoon"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-04T09:42:41+10:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2560,"src":"\/\/www.fageraustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/JacobL.jpg?v=1622763762"}},{"id":321811153096,"handle":"fixed-rings","title":"FIXED RING SNAFFLE BITS","updated_at":"2025-01-29T13:55:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-text-bottom__title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixed rings\u003c\/strong\u003e are attached to the mouthpiece, and the reins’ contact will be more still towards the mouth. Fixed rings will encourage a horse to keep the contact towards the bit and create a stable feeling for both the horse and rider (how much contact and stability you get depends on what mouthpiece you choose to go with it).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-text-bottom__desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFixed rings will also help with steering and calm down a horse that plays a lot with the bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-04T12:02:35+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"FIXED"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-04T12:02:34+10:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2560,"src":"\/\/www.fageraustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/AlexanderF_angle-scaled.jpg?v=1622772154"}},{"id":321809318088,"handle":"bits-material","title":"MATERIAL GUIDE","updated_at":"2025-01-29T13:55:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section text-editor\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-editor-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTITANIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitanium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis valued for its low density, high strength and resistance to corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll Fager Titanium bits are quality checked and made of 100% medical Titanium, ensuring you utilise and feel the full benefits of this fantastic metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitanium is a tasteless metal which naturally adapts to the temperature of the mouth, encouraging the horse to accept the bit and be more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe usually recommend a Titanium bit for sensitive mouthed horses who can react to other metals e.g. red marks or sores developing, despite a soft contact from the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitanium gives a super light feeling in the hand and quicker response when compared to a heavier bit, particularly when combined with the correct mouthpiece for the individual horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/titan-1-scaled.jpg\" height=\"457\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/titan-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11052 size-full ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/titan-1-scaled.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section text-editor\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-editor-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSWEET IRON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweet iron\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis 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. The more the sweet iron oxidizes, more ‘sweet’ taste will be released. When this happens the ‘blue’ will almost disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-iron-1-scaled.jpg\" height=\"488\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-iron-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11056 size-full ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-iron-1-scaled.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section text-editor\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-editor-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSWEET GOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweet Gold\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis similar to Sweet iron however it doesn’t oxidize. It contains copper and encourages the horse to seek more contact. Sweet Gold is a bit softer than stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo experience the full benefit of these materials, it is important that you combine it with the mouthpiece and sidepiece which is most suited to you and your horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-gold-scaled.jpg\" height=\"307\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-gold-scaled.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11041 size-full ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/fagerbits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sweet-gold-scaled.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-04T11:18:10+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"TITANIUM"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"SWEET"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-04T11:18:09+10:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"\/\/www.fageraustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/SallyMariaCarl.jpg?v=1622769489"}},{"id":321809383624,"handle":"bits-titanium","title":"TITANIUM BITS","updated_at":"2025-01-29T13:55:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"sc-text-bottom__title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEEL THE DIFFERENCE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-text-bottom__desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitanium is an amazing material that will give you a light, quick feeling. Fager’s surgical titanium is warm to the touch and will give your horse higher comfort than normal steel bits, especially it is cold outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitanium has superior strength that will hold for more than a lifetime. It is also non-toxic and hypoallergenic, which means that you can’t get any allergic reaction from it. Titanium is tasteless unlike other materials on the market and our surgical titanium has also been shown to improve acceptance towards the bit when no other bits have succeeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-04T11:19:28+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"TITANIUM"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-06-04T11:19:26+10:00","alt":null,"width":2048,"height":2560,"src":"\/\/www.fageraustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/FredricBF_angle.jpg?v=1622769567"}}]
Fager Stephanie is a good choice if you would describe your horse as the following;
Feels still/rigid in the hand.
Strong in the hand with a tendency to lean/pull on the bit.
Attempts to place the tongue over the bit.
Throws the head around to evade the contact.
Stephanie is the perfect solution for horses that feel stiff and heavy in the contact, whilst at the same time express sensitivity to harsh hands. Fager Stephanies design relieves the constant pressure from the tongue and in combination with the lighter weight, creates a surprisingly different pressure as and when it is required.
The anatomical shape of the mouthpiece follows the natural contours of the mouth, dispersing the pressure evenly between the bars and tongue. This specific design has proven extremely comfortable, particularly for those horses with a large, fleshy tongue.
The short centrepiece eliminates any palate interference as it’s breakover is positioned to the outside of the tongue. Stephanie even suits horses whose conformation is a low and/or short palate combined with a large, fleshy tongue. These horses known to be particularly difficult to find suitable bits for.
The roller reaches further down than the joints to increase the pressure when required to avoid the need to constantly pull on the bit.
Note; Stephanie has the same mouthpiece as Sally. Sally is the snaffle version = normal snaffle rings. Stephanie is the bradoon version = smaller rings.