Trust Bit Sweet Iron 2.5-Ring Snaffle Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron 2.5-Ring Snaffle Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

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.

Reference values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods 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 the palate.

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today we would like to present the Trust Bit Sweet Iron 2.5-Ring Snaffle Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron 2.5-Ring Snaffle Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with 3-ring side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, i.e. a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The bit has a size of 11.5 centimeters.

Bit thickness

This mouthpiece size is usually well suited for athletic thoroughbreds.

Side piece

3-Ring

The three-ring bit combines effective lateral limitation, leverage, and poll pressure in one bit. The degree of action is chosen by the different rein attachment options. When attached to the lower ring, the taking rein exerts the action of a short lever on the bit. The 3-ring bit is often used to test the horse's reaction to leverage.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts primarily on the tongue with a sharp effect due to the straight, angled plate and with a smaller angle on the bars. This bit can be useful for strong horses or those that lean against the hand.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits were developed in such a way that surface rust forms on contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses therefore readily accept Sweet Iron bits.

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 controlled for quality.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: 3-Ring
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 11.5cm