Trust Bit Leather Bar Full Cheek Straight 20mm 11.5

Trust Bit Leather Bar Full Cheek Gag Straight 20mm 11.5

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20mm at its thickest point, making it a rather thick mouthpiece.

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is usually between 10mm and 14mm. Very large warmbloods, cold-bloods, and Shire horses usually need a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When selecting the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical features of the horse's mouth. You can use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

The Trust Equestrian development team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and function of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Leather Bar Full Cheek Gag Straight 20mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Leather Bar Full Cheek Gag Straight 20mm 11.5 is made of leather and equipped with gag cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The mouthpiece has a mouthpiece size of 11.5 centimeters.

Bit thickness

This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for athletic thoroughbreds.

Side Piece

Full Cheek Gag Bit

The full cheek gag bit is a combination of a gag bit and a full cheek bit. The full cheek bit limits the horse laterally and provides stability, also preventing the bit rings from slipping through. The gag bit is connected to the bridle via gag cheeks that pass through the bit rings. This creates a leveraged action depending on the degree of rein uptake.

Mouthpiece

Bar Bits

A straight bar is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A bar mouthpiece has a sharper action than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.

Bit Material

Leather

Leather as a bit material is very well accepted by many horses. Almost every horse likes the softness and taste of leather. Leather is a pure natural product; it stimulates chewing and salivation. The bit slides easily in the mouth and thus increases well-being. Leather mouthpieces are usually vegetable-tanned and hand-stitched.

Our leather mouthpiece is particularly suitable for young and extremely sensitive horses. Even horses that are completely bit-shy usually readily accept a leather bit and can relearn a trusting approach to the bit.

Care instructions for leather: The mouthpiece should soak in cooking oil for a few hours before first use. Repeat this process as soon as the leather appears dry. Before each use, you should briefly soak it in clear water and clean it thoroughly after use, as saliva can erode the leather.

Manufacturer Information

Trust Equestrian

The Dutch bit manufacturer Trust Equestrian is characterized by innovation and craftsmanship. With the Inno Sense and Sweet Iron series, they are breaking new ground. The products are continuously developed by Trust's technical teams and strictly quality-controlled.

In a Nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Leather
• Side part: Full Cheek Gag Bit
• Mouthpiece: Bar
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 11.5cm