Trust Sweet Iron Swivel Snaffle Bit, Double Jointed, 16mm, 12.5cm

Trust Sweet Iron Swivel Double Jointed Bit 16mm 12.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheekpiece: Universal
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 12.5cm

Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. Today, we would like to tell you a bit more about the Trust Sweet Iron Swivel Double Jointed Bit 16mm 12.5 from the Trust Equestrian range:

The Trust Sweet Iron Swivel Double Jointed Bit 16mm 12.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with so-called Universal rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed. The bit has a mouthpiece size of 12.5 centimetres. This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for sporting thoroughbreds.

Bit thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. It is therefore a medium-thick mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods and Shire Horses rather 18mm and larger.

When selecting 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

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits have been developed in such a way 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 innovation and craftsmanship. With the Inno Sense and Sweet Iron series, they are breaking new ground. The products are continuously developed and strictly quality-controlled by Trust's technical teams.

Mouthpiece

Double jointed

The double-jointed mouthpiece is one of the most common mouthpieces on the market. This mouthpiece has two hinges, is more shaped towards the mouth, and sits a little looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars, and the corners of the mouth. This bit should not be used with narrow lower jaws. The joints can press on the bars if the lower jaw is narrow. Compared to a single-jointed bit, this bit exerts more pressure on the tongue.

Cheekpiece

Universal/Swivel

The universal bit, also known as a Beval or Swivel, usually has rings as side pieces, with internal eyelets at the top and bottom. These allow for additional buckling of cheek pieces and reins, which makes the bit very flexible. With the Beval, the mouthpiece is attached to a central axis of the ring.