Trust Sweet Iron Dr. Bristol Snaffle with Copper Plate 16mm 13.5

Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its widest point. This makes it a moderately 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, cold bloods, 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 use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

The Trust Equestrian Team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and function of bits. Today we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 13.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with loose ring cheeks. 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 13.5 centimeters.

Bit Thickness

This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for a normal warmblood.

Cheek 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 13.5 is therefore ideal for beginners and horses that are somewhat inactive in the mouth.

Mouthpiece

Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It primarily acts on the tongue with a sharp action 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 against the hand.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits were 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 constantly being developed by Trust's technical teams and strictly quality controlled.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek piece: Loose Ring
• Mouthpiece: Dr. Bristol
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 13.5cm