Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5

At a Glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: Loose ring
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 11.5cm

The bit range from Trust Equestrian uses soft but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with loose rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, which is a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters. The 11.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for Thoroughbreds.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. This makes it a rather 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, cold-blooded 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 palate.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Trust's Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed 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 continuously developed and strictly quality-controlled by Trust's technical teams.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a plate as its center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly on the tongue with a sharp effect due to the straight, angled plate and with a smaller angle on the bars. This bit can be useful for strong horses or those that lean on the hand.

Side Piece

Loose Ring

The loose ring bit has two free-moving rings at each end. A movable ring means greater mobility of the bit in the mouth. The Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is therefore a bit for horses that prefer a more "mobile" bit in their mouth.