Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool Bit 3-Slots Single Joint 16mm 12.5

Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Snaffle Bit 16mm 12.5

At a Glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Driving Bit
• Mouthpiece: Single-jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm

Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Snaffle Bit 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Snaffle Bit 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with driving bit cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is single-jointed. The mouthpiece has a width of 12.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well-suited for athletic thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. This makes it a medium-strength 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 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 palate.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so that surface rust forms when they come into contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. This makes horses 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

Single-jointed

The Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Snaffle Bit 16mm 12.5 has a joint in the middle, which exerts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily exerts pressure on the bars and the sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. A single-jointed mouthpiece is an absolute standard mouthpiece and very widely used.

Cheekpiece

Driving Bits

Driving bits like the Trust Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Snaffle Bit 16mm 12.5 are specially suited to the needs of driving horses. There are several types of driving bits.

Liverpool Bit The Liverpool bit is a classic driving bit and offers several options for rein attachment. The Liverpool bit is usually available with short or long shanks. It is also possible to tilt the angle of the tongue port forward. This forward tilt relieves the bars and has a greater effect on the tongue.

Post Bit The Post bit is also a classic driving bit and commonly used for agricultural harnessing. It offers two options for rein attachment. Attachment in the lower ring creates leverage. When attached in the upper ring, this leverage is absent, and the bit becomes a snaffle bit.