Trust Bit Sweet Iron Elevator Bit Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at the thickest point. It is therefore 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, draft horses, and Shire Horses usually need 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.

The Trust Equestrian development team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and function of the bits. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with full cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, meaning a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 12.5 centimeters.

Bit thickness

This mouthpiece size is generally suitable for athletic thoroughbreds.

Side piece

Full Cheek Elevator

The full cheek elevator combines the effect of an elevator bit and a full cheek bit. The full cheek bit limits the horse laterally and gives it stability, and also prevents the bit rings from slipping through. The elevator bit is connected to the bridle via elevator cheek pieces that are pulled through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged action depending on the degree of rein uptake.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a plate as the center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly on the tongue with a sharp action due to the straight, angled plate and with a smaller angle on the bars. This mouthpiece helps with strong horses.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits were developed in such a way that surface rust forms when they come into 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 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.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side part: Full Cheek Elevator
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm