Trust Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle, single jointed

Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, Single-Jointed

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: Gag Bit
• Mouthpiece: single-jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and effectiveness of their bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, single-jointed, from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit, single-jointed, is made of Sweet Iron and features gag cheeks as a side piece. The mouthpiece of this bit is single-jointed.

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, draft horses, and Shire horses usually require a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When selecting 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 are designed to create surface rust when in contact with air and moisture. This rust 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

single-jointed

A single-jointed bit has one hinge point, which exerts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily exerts pressure on the bars and sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. A single-jointed mouthpiece is an absolute standard mouthpiece and very widely used.

Side piece

Gag Bit

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