Trust Sweet Iron Elevator Snaffle Double Jointed with Copper Rings 16mm 14.5

Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, Double-Jointed with Copper Rings 16mm 14.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Gag bit
• Mouthpiece: Double-jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 14.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, double-jointed with copper rings 16mm 14.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, double-jointed with copper rings 16mm 14.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with gag cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double-jointed. The mouthpiece has a width of 14.5 centimeters. The 14.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for very large warmbloods.

Bit thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's lip area. It is therefore a medium-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 selecting the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical features of the horse's mouth. You can test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Trust Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so that surface rust develops when in 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 a little looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars, and the corners of the mouth. Caution with narrow lower jaws! The hinge points can press on the bars, which can lead to sores. The double-jointed bit exerts more pressure on the tongue compared to single-jointed bits.

Cheekpiece

Gag Bit

The gag bit is a combination of a gag snaffle and a full cheek snaffle. The full cheek snaffle laterally restricts the horse and gives it stability, and also prevents the bit rings from slipping through. The gag snaffle is connected to the bridle via gag cheekpieces, which are pulled through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged action depending on the degree of rein uptake.