Trust Sweet Iron gag bit double jointed 16mm 13.5

Trust Sweet Iron Bit Gag Bit Double Jointed 16mm 13.5

Key facts

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek Piece: Gag bit
• Mouthpiece: double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 13.5cm

The bit range from Trust Equestrian provides soft but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit Double Jointed 16mm 13.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit Double Jointed 16mm 13.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with gag shanks as cheek pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed. The mouthpiece has a width of 13.5 centimeters. The 13.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for smaller and normal warmbloods.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. This makes it a medium-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 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.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits were designed so that surface rust develops upon contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses therefore readily accept Sweet Iron bits.

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

double jointed

Double jointed mouthpieces are suitable for many horses. This mouthpiece has two joints, is more shaped towards the mouth, and lies somewhat 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 with a narrow lower jaw. The double jointed bit exerts more pressure on the tongue compared to single jointed bits.

Cheek Piece

Gag bit

The gag bit combines the action of a gag and a full cheek bit. The full cheek limits the horse laterally and provides stability, and also prevents the bit rings from sliding through. The gag is connected to the bridle via gag cheeks that are pulled through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged action depending on the degree of rein uptake.