Trust Sweet Iron Dr. Bristol Snaffle with Copper Plate and Eggbutt Cheeks 16mm 13.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Elevator Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Elevator Olive Head
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 13.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of their bits. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Elevator Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Elevator Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with elevator olive head rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, meaning a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The bit has a mouthpiece size of 13.5 centimeters. The 13.5cm mouthpiece size is normally ideal for smaller and normal warmbloods.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20mm at its thickest point. It is therefore a rather thick mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-blooded horses and Shires Horses rather 18mm and larger.

When choosing 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

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 accept Sweet Iron bits well.

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

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a plate as the center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly 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.

Cheekpiece

Elevator bit with olive head rings

The bit is a combination of an elevator bit and an olive head bit, brought together to utilize the advantages of both types of bits. The olive head ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Elevator Olive Head Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 can be ridden with one or two reins like any elevator bit.