Trust Sweet Iron Olive Head Snaffle Blocked Single Jointed 16mm 13.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Single Joint Locked 16mm 13.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Eggbutt
• Mouthpiece: locked
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 13.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize their design and function. Today, we would like to introduce the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Single Joint Locked 16mm 13.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Single Joint Locked 16mm 13.5 is made of Sweet Iron and features eggbutt rings as cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is locked, meaning it locks when rein pressure is applied. The bit has a mouthpiece size of 13.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally well-suited for a normal warmblood.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm at its thickest point, making 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 generally 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 they come into contact with air and moisture. This rust tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production, making the Sweet Iron bits well-accepted by horses.

Manufacturer Information

Trust Equestrian

The Dutch bit manufacturer Trust Equestrian is characterized by its innovative spirit 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 rigorously 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, becoming a straight bar, which makes it a sharper bit. When less pressure is applied to the reins, the bit reverts to a single-jointed bit. This makes it an ideal bit for horses that lean on the hand. The locked mouthpiece is also known as a Danger Bit.

Cheekpiece

Eggbutt

Eggbutt bits have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. These provide more stability in the mouth, which means the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Single Joint Locked 16mm 13.5 lies more quietly in the horse's mouth.