STAINLESS STEEL
There is a reason why Stainless Steel is the most common material for bits. This tasteless alloy is characterized by its extreme durability and resistance to corrosion. It is referred to as stainless because it does not rust, making it easy to clean and maintain.
However, the quality of the Stainless Steel can vary significantly depending on the composition of the alloy. Low-grade stainless steel can wear out quickly, developing uncomfortable sharp edges over time and even rusting in some cases.
Cavalon uses 304 Surgical Grade Stainless Steel to ensure outlasting quality.
COPPER
Copper is a tough but soft material that warms quickly and tastes pleasantly sweet to the horse, encouraging salivation and bit acceptance. Copper is often included into the bit as rollers or inlays attached to the port or bars of the mouthpiece. Rollers glide along the tongue, providing the horse with something to play with and keeping the horse relaxed.
SWEET IRON
Sweet Iron is perhaps the most recognizable material of this list thanks to its lustrous blue color. This dazzling color is formed by flamed sweet iron which oxidizes and rusts as it comes into contact with air and moisture, this process releases a delicious sweet taste that horses love; increasing salivation, foaming, chewing activity and bit acceptance. This rusting will change the color from blue to brown-grey and is completely normal.
GERMAN SILVER
German Silver is a very popular material in Europe and offers an excellent compromise between Stainless Steel and Copper. Maintaining the strong durability and corrosion resistance of stainless steel while also including the satisfying sweet taste of copper. Furthermore, unlike Sweet Iron, German Silver does not rust but instead turns into a charming antique brown over time.