Trust Sweet Iron Sliding Cheek Snaffle Bit double jointed 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Snaffle Double Jointed 16mm 11.5

Key Facts

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side Piece: Full Cheek Elevator Snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Double Jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 20mm
• Size: 11.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of their bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Snaffle Double Jointed 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Snaffle Double Jointed 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with full cheek elevator shanks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for athletic thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 20mm thick, measured at its thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. This makes it a rather thick mouthpiece.

Comparison 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 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

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits have been developed so that surface rust forms when they come into contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses readily accept Sweet Iron bits as a result.

Information about the manufacturer

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 rigorously quality controlled.

Mouthpiece

Double Jointed

The double jointed mouthpiece is one of the most common mouthpieces on the market. This mouthpiece has two hinges, is more shaped to the mouth, and sits a bit looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars, and the corners of the mouth. This bit should not be used on horses with narrow lower jaws. The joints can press on the bars if the lower jaw is narrow. The double jointed bit exerts more pressure on the tongue compared to single jointed bits.

Side Piece

Full Cheek Elevator Snaffle

The full cheek elevator snaffle is a combination of an elevator bit and a full cheek snaffle. The full cheek snaffle restricts the horse laterally and provides stability, also preventing the bit rings from slipping through. The elevator bit is connected to the bridle via elevator cheekpieces that are pulled through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged effect depending on the degree of rein engagement.