Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

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

Reference values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and especially large warmbloods, draft horses and Shire horses rather 18mm and larger.

When choosing 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.

The range of bits 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 Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with eggbutt rings as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, i.e. a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a width of 12.5 centimeters.

Bit Thickness

The 12.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for thoroughbreds.

Side Piece

Eggbutt

The eggbutt bit is a standard bit. The rings of the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 12.5 cannot move independently, so the rider's aids are transmitted directly and the bit lies stably in the horse's mouth. In addition, this side piece does not pinch the corners of the horse's mouth, so rubber bit guards are not necessary.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly on the tongue with a sharp effect due to the straight, angled plate and with a smaller angle on the bars. This bit can be useful for strong horses or those that go against the hand.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

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

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: Eggbutt
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm