Product description
Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5
In a nutshell
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Sweet Iron
- Cheekpiece: Full Cheek Elevator Bit
- Mouthpiece: French Link
- Hardness:
- Bit thickness: 16mm
- Size: 11.5cm
Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the best materials. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:
The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Full Cheek Elevator Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with full cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a French Link, which means an eight-shaped plate as the center piece of a double jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for athletic thoroughbreds.
Bit Thickness
The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its 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 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 use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.
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.
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 constantly being developed further by Trust's technical teams and strictly quality controlled.
Mouthpiece
French Link
The French Link mouthpiece has two hinge points and an eight-shaped plate in the middle, which exerts even pressure on the tongue. This mouthpiece has two hinge points, is shaped more towards the mouth and sits a little looser in the horse's mouth.
Cheekpiece
Full Cheek Elevator Bit
The elevator full cheek bit is a combination of an elevator bit and a full cheek bit. The full cheek guides 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 provides a leveraged action depending on the degree of rein uptake.
