Trust Bit Sweet Iron Olive Head Flat Bar 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Straight Bar 16mm 11.5

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Eggbutt
• Mouthpiece: Straight Bar
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 11.5cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize their design and functionality. Today, we'd like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Straight Bar 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in a little more detail:

The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Straight Bar 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and features eggbutt rings as cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters. This mouthpiece size is generally suitable for sporting thoroughbreds.

Bit thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's lips. This makes it a rather medium-strong 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 choosing 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 have been developed so that surface rust forms when they come into 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 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

Eggbutt

Eggbutt bits have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. These provide a little more stability in the mouth, which means that the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Eggbutt Straight Bar 16mm 11.5 lies more quietly in the horse's mouth.