Trust Sweet Iron Dr. Bristol Snaffle with Copper Plate Olive Head 16mm 12.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek piece: Gag snaffle olive head
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 12.5cm

The Trust Equestrian development team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize their design and function. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and features gag snaffle olive head rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, which is a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a width of 12.5 centimeters. The mouthpiece size 12.5cm is usually ideal for Thoroughbreds.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20mm at its thickest point, making it a rather 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, cold-blooded horses, and Shire Horses usually require a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is typically 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 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 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 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 primarily acts on the tongue with a sharp effect 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 snaffle with olive head rings

This bit combines the advantages of an olive head bit and a gag snaffle. The olive head ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Gag Snaffle Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 can be ridden with one or two reins, like any gag snaffle.