Trust Bit Sweet Iron Baby Pelham French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Baby Pelham French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Baby Pelham
• Mouthpiece: French Link
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: 11.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Baby Pelham French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 bit from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Sweet Iron Baby Pelham French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 bit is made of Sweet Iron and features Baby Pelham cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a French Link, an eight-shaped plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The bit has a width 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 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 need a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When selecting 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 palate.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so 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 its innovative spirit and craftsmanship. With the Inno Sense and Sweet Iron series, they are breaking new ground. The products are constantly being further developed by Trust's technical teams and strictly quality-controlled.

Mouthpiece

French Link

The French Link mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with an eight-shaped plate in the middle that exerts even pressure on the tongue. This mouthpiece has two hinge points, is more shaped towards the mouth, and lies somewhat looser in the horse's mouth.

Cheekpiece

Baby Pelham

The Baby Pelham is a variation of the Pelham, which is ideal for getting horses used to the leverage effect on the poll, as it has shorter shanks. This significantly reduces the leverage of the Trust Sweet Iron Baby Pelham French Link Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 bit and makes it more comfortable for the horse.