Product description
Trust Leather Bar Bit Olive Head Straight 20mm 12.5
In a nutshell
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Leather
- Cheekpiece: Olive head
- Mouthpiece: Bar
- Hardness:
- Bit thickness: 20mm
- Size: 12.5cm
Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Leather Bar Bit Olive Head Straight 20mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:
The bit Trust Leather Bar Bit Olive Head Straight 20mm 12.5 is made of leather and equipped with olive head rings as cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a bar. The mouthpiece has a width of 12.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for sporty 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.
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-blooded horses and Shire Horses usually require 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 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
The acceptance of leather bits is extraordinarily high. Practically every horse "likes" it! Since leather is a natural product, it stimulates salivation and chewing activity. The bit glides 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 be soaked 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.
Information about the manufacturer
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 quality-controlled.
Mouthpiece
Bar bits
A bar is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A bar mouthpiece has a sharper effect than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.
Cheekpiece
Olive head
The olive head bit is a very commonly used bit. The rings of the Trust Leather Bar Bit Olive Head Straight 20mm 12.5 cannot move independently of each other, so that the rider's aid is directly transmitted and the bit lies stably in the horse's mouth. In addition, this cheekpiece does not pinch the corners of the horse's mouth, so rubber bit guards are not necessary.
