Trust Sweet Iron Dr. Bristol Copper Plate Loose Ring Snaffle

Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks, Dr. Bristol Copper Plate Mouthpiece

At a Glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness Level:
• Bit Thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and crafted from the finest materials. Today, we'd like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks, Dr. Bristol Copper Plate Mouthpiece from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks, Dr. Bristol Copper Plate Mouthpiece is made of Sweet Iron and features gag eggbutt rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, which means it has a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. It is therefore a medium-thick mouthpiece.

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

When selecting bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical features of the horse's mouth. You can test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. These bits have been developed so that surface rust forms on contact with air and moisture. This rust 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 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 has flat edges. It primarily acts 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 lean against the hand.

Cheekpiece

Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks

This bit combines the advantages of an eggbutt bit and a gag bit. The eggbutt ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Sweet Iron Gag Bit with Eggbutt Cheeks, Dr. Bristol Copper Plate Mouthpiece can be ridden like any gag bit with one or two reins.