Product description
Trust Bit Leather Straight Liverpool 2-Slots 20mm 11.5
At a glance
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Leather
- Cheekpiece: Driving Bit
- Mouthpiece: Bar
- Hardness:
- Bit thickness: 20mm
- Size: 11.5cm
Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the greatest care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Leather Straight Liverpool 2-Slots 20mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:
The bit Trust Bit Leather Straight Liverpool 2-Slots 20mm 11.5 is made of leather and equipped with driving bit cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The mouthpiece has a width of 11.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for athletic thoroughbreds.
Bit thickness
The bit is 20mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. This makes it a rather thick mouthpiece.
Comparative 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 choosing the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical conditions of the horse's mouth. You can use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and palate.
Bit material
Leather
Leather as a bit material is very readily accepted by many horses. Practically every horse "likes" it! Leather is a pure natural product; it stimulates chewing and salivation. The bit slides 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 resistant to bits 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 soak it briefly 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.
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 action than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.
Cheekpiece
Driving bits
Driving bits such as the Trust Bit Leather Straight Liverpool 2-Slots 20mm 11.5 are specially suited to the needs of carriage horses. There are several types of driving bits.
Liverpool bit The Liverpool bit is a classic driving bit and offers several options for rein attachment. The Liverpool bit is usually available with short or long shanks. It is also possible to tilt the angle of the tongue arch forward. This forward tilt relieves pressure on the bars and acts more on the tongue.
Post bit The post bit is also a classic driving bit and is commonly used for rural harnessing. It offers two options for rein attachment. The lower ring is used to achieve leverage. When attached to the upper ring, this leverage is absent, and the bit becomes a ring bit.
