Product description
Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, Single Jointed, Locked, 16mm, 13.5cm
At a glance
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Sweet Iron
- Cheekpiece: Gag Bit
- Mouthpiece: locked
- 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. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, Single Jointed, Locked, 16mm, 13.5cm from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:
The bit Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, Single Jointed, Locked, 16mm, 13.5cm is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with gag cheeks as a side piece. The mouthpiece of this bit is locked, meaning it blocks when the reins are taken up. The mouthpiece has a size of 13.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for a normal warmblood.
Bit Thickness
The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. This makes it a rather medium-thick mouthpiece.
For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is more like 10mm to 14mm. Very large warmbloods, draft 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 test with your fingers 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 are designed to develop surface rust 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 controlled for quality.
Mouthpiece
Locked
The Locked mouthpiece resembles a single jointed mouthpiece but cannot bend as much as a single jointed bit. When pressure is applied to the reins, the bit locks and thus becomes a straight bar, making it a sharper bit. When less pressure is applied to the reins, the bit reverts to a single jointed bit. This makes it an ideal bit for horses that push against the hand. The Locked mouthpiece is also called a Danger Bit.
Cheekpiece
Gag Bit
The gag bit combines the action of a gag bit and a full cheek bit. The full cheek bit laterally limits the horse and provides stability, and also prevents the bit rings from slipping through. The gag bit 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.
