Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Snaffle Blocked 16mm 12.5

Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle locked 16mm 12.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek Piece: Loose Ring
• Mouthpiece: locked
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm

The bit range from Trust Equestrian provides gentle but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle locked 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The bit Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle locked 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with loose rings as cheek pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is locked, meaning it blocks when rein pressure is applied. The mouthpiece has a size of 12.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for sporty thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest part in the area of the horse's lips. 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, 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 to develop surface rust 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 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 resembles 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 returns to being a single-jointed bit. This makes it an ideal bit for horses that lean on the hand. The locked mouthpiece is also called a Danger Bit.

Cheek Piece

Loose Ring

Loose ring snaffles have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. The fixed rings provide slightly more stability in the mouth, which means that the Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle locked 16mm 12.5 lies more quietly in the horse's mouth.