Product description
Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 13.5
In a nutshell
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Sweet Iron
- Side piece: Gag bit
- Mouthpiece: French Link
- Hardness:
- Bit thickness: 16mm
- Size: 13.5cm
The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:
The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit French Link Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 is made of Sweet Iron and features gag cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a French Link, meaning an eight-shaped plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The bit has a size of 13.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well-suited for a normal warmblood.
Bit thickness
The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's lip area. This makes it a rather medium-thick mouthpiece.
Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm, and particularly large warmbloods, draft horses, and Shires Horses rather 18mm and larger.
When selecting 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 so that surface rust develops upon contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses readily accept Sweet Iron bits as a result.
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
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 is double-jointed, shaped more towards the mouth, and lies a bit looser in the horse's mouth.
Side piece
Gag bit
The gag bit combines the effect of a gag bridle and a full cheek snaffle. The full cheek snaffle limits the horse laterally and provides stability, also preventing the bit rings from slipping through. The gag bit is connected to the bridle via gag cheekpieces, which are threaded through the bit rings. This achieves a leveraged effect depending on the degree of rein uptake.
