Trust Bit Leather Straight Gag 20mm 13.5

Trust Bit Leather Straight Bar Elevator Bit 20mm 13.5cm

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20mm at its thickest point. It is therefore a rather thick mouthpiece.

Reference values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm, and particularly large warmbloods, draft horses and Shire horses rather 18mm and larger.

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 team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and function of bits. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Leather Straight Bar Elevator Bit 20mm 13.5cm from the Trust Equestrian range in a little more detail today:

The Trust Leather Straight Bar Elevator Bit 20mm 13.5cm is made of leather and equipped with elevator cheeks as a side piece. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The mouthpiece has a mouthpiece size of 13.5 centimeters.

Bit Thickness

The 13.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for smaller and normal warmbloods.

Side Piece

Elevator bit

The elevator bit is a combination of an elevator and a full cheek bit. The full cheek bit laterally restricts the horse and gives it stability, and also prevents the bit rings from slipping through. The elevator bit is connected to the bridle via elevator cheek pieces, which are pulled through the bit rings. This results in a leveraged effect depending on the degree of rein uptake.

Mouthpiece

Straight Bar Bits

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

Bit Material

Leather

Leather as a bit material is very readily accepted by many horses. Almost every horse likes the softness and taste of leather. As leather is a natural product, it stimulates salivation and chewing activity. The bit glides easily in the mouth, thus increasing 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 averse to bits usually gladly accept a leather bit and can learn to approach the bit with confidence again.

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 its innovative spirit 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 controlled for quality.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Leather
• Side piece: Elevator bit
• Mouthpiece: Straight bar
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 13.5cm