Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek Piece: Gag Eggbutt
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 20mm
• 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 Gag Bit with Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and features Gag Eggbutt rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, meaning a plate as the center piece of a double jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters. The 11.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for Thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20 millimeters at its widest point. This makes it a rather 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, cold bloods and Shire Horses usually need 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

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits have been developed so that surface rust develops when exposed to 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 quality controlled.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly on the tongue with a sharp action due to the straight, angled plate and with a smaller angle on the bars. This bit can be useful for strong horses or those that go against the hand.

Cheek Piece

Gag bit with Eggbutt rings

The bit is a combination of a gag bit and an eggbutt bit, brought together to utilize the advantages of both types of bits. The eggbutt ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 can be ridden with one or two reins, like any gag bit.