Shires hang sweet iron snaffle the shires hanging cheek sweet iron snaffle is a riding bit that is designed to apply a small amount of poll pressure whilst still being a kinder snaffle bit the copper link and sweet iron will help the horse to salivate and accept the bit it is recommended that bits are washed in warm water without soap and then wiped clean after every use snaffle solid construction wipe clean after every use copper link and sweet iron easy use 45in