Product description
Trust Sweet Iron Hackamore Combination, Short, Single Jointed, Locked
In a Nutshell
- Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
- Material: Sweet Iron
- Cheekpiece: Hackamore
- Mouthpiece: Locked
- Hardness:
- Bit Thickness: 16mm
- Size: cm
The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize their design and function. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Hackamore Combination, Short, Single Jointed, Locked bit from the Trust Equestrian range:
The Trust Sweet Iron Hackamore Combination, Short, Single Jointed, Locked bit is made of Sweet Iron and features Hackamore cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is locked, meaning it blocks when the reins are engaged.
Bit Thickness
The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm at its thickest point. This makes it a medium-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, draft horses, and Shire Horses usually require a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually 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 the palate.
Bit Material
Sweet Iron
Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so that surface rust forms on 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 changes back to a single-jointed bit. This makes it an ideal bit for horses that lean against the hand. The locked mouthpiece is also called a Danger Bit.
Cheekpiece
Hackamore
The hackamore has no mouthpiece in the horse's mouth but acts primarily on the nose, jaw, and poll through the leverage.
