Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle French Link Copper Plate 16mm 12.5

Trust Sweet Iron Full Cheek French Link Copper Plate Bit 16mm 12.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: Full Cheek
• Mouthpiece: French Link
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm

The Trust Equestrian Team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Full Cheek French Link Copper Plate Bit 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The Trust Sweet Iron Full Cheek French Link Copper Plate Bit 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with full cheeks as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a French Link, an eight-shaped plate in the center of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The bit has a width of 12.5 centimeters. The 12.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for thoroughbreds.

Bit thickness

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

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is more like 10mm to 14mm. Very large warmbloods, draft horses, and Shire Horses usually need 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 use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

Bit material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits have been developed 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 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 strictly quality controlled.

Mouthpiece

French Link

The French Link mouthpiece has two hinge points and an eight-shaped plate in the middle, which applies even pressure to the tongue. This mouthpiece is double-jointed, is more shaped towards the mouth and lies a little looser in the horse's mouth.

Side piece

Full Cheek Snaffle

The full cheek snaffle lies very quietly and stably in the mouth. It provides reliable lateral guidance without the risk of pinching the skin and lips due to the angled shanks. This bit is suitable for horses that need clear lateral support and guidance when turning.