Trust Snaffle Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots flat bar 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Flat Bar 16mm 11.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Driving Bit
• Mouthpiece: Straight Bar
• 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 Liverpool 3-Slots Flat Bar 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in a bit more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Flat Bar 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with driving bit cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The bit has a size of 11.5 centimeters. The mouthpiece size of 11.5cm is usually ideal for thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's commissure. It is therefore 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, cold-blooded 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 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 constantly being developed further by Trust's technical teams and strictly quality-controlled.

Mouthpiece

Straight Bar Bits

A straight bar is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A straight bar mouthpiece has a sharper effect than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.

Cheekpiece

Driving Bits

Driving bits like the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Liverpool 3-Slots Flat Bar 16mm 11.5 are specially suited to the needs of carriage 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 arch 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 land 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 ring bit.