Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle Bit with Loose Ring and Olive Head, Single-Jointed, Blocking 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed Locked 16mm 11.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Draw Gag Olive Head
• Mouthpiece: locked
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 11.5cm

The bit range from Trust Equestrian provides soft but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed Locked 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed Locked 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with Draw Gag Olive Head rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is locked, meaning it locks when rein pressure is applied. The mouthpiece has a width of 11.5 centimeters. The mouthpiece size 11.5cm is usually ideal for Thoroughbreds.

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 rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods and Shire 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 the palate.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits have been developed to create surface rust 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

Locked

The Locked mouthpiece is similar to a single jointed mouthpiece, but cannot bend as much as a single jointed bit. When pressure is applied to the reins, the bit locks and becomes a straight bar, making it a sharper bit. When less pressure is applied to the reins, the bit reverts to a single jointed bit. This makes it an ideal bit for horses that push against the hand. The Locked mouthpiece is also called a Danger Bit.

Cheekpiece

Draw Gag with Olive Head Rings

This bit combines the advantages of an olive head bit and a draw gag. The olive head ring provides more lateral stability in the horse's mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed Locked 16mm 11.5 can be ridden with one or two reins like any draw gag.