Product description
Trust Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle French Link 16mm 12.5
The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point, making it a medium-strength 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 features of the horse's mouth. You can use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.
The Trust Equestrian Team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle French Link 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:
The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle French Link 16mm 12.5 bit is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with gag cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The mouthpiece has a width of 12.5 centimeters.
Bit Thickness
This mouthpiece size is generally suitable for athletic thoroughbreds.
Side Piece
Gag Snaffle
The gag snaffle is a combination of a gag bit and a D-ring snaffle. The D-ring snaffle limits the horse laterally and gives it stability, and also prevents the bit rings from slipping through. The gag bit is connected to the bridle via gag cheek pieces, which are pulled through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged effect depending on the degree of rein uptake.
Mouthpiece
Straight Bar Bits
A straight bar is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A straight bar mouthpiece has a sharper action than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.
Bit Material
Sweet Iron
Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so that surface rust forms 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 its innovative spirit 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 piece: Gag Snaffle
- Mouthpiece: Straight Bar
- Hardness:
- Bit thickness: 16mm
- Size: 12.5cm
