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

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

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm at its thickest point, making it a medium-thick mouthpiece.

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

Bridoons for pelhams usually have a thickness of 12mm to 14mm.

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 palate.

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and function of their bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Bridoon Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Loose Ring Bridoon Dr. Bristol Copper Plate 16mm 11.5 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with smaller side pieces as a bridoon for pelhams. The mouthpiece of this bit is a Dr. Bristol, meaning a plate as the center piece of a double-jointed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece has a size of 11.5 centimeters.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece size 11.5cm is usually ideal for Thoroughbreds.

Side Piece

Mouthpiece

Bridoon

The bridoon is used in combination with a pelham. It is available in single and double-jointed mouthpiece variations. The difference to other snaffles lies in the rings (e.g., eggbutt rings), which are significantly smaller than the rings of normal bits. The bridoon is usually chosen half to a whole cm larger than the pelham, as the pelham is a solid bar and the bridoon is jointed. Dr. Bristol

The Dr. Bristol mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a plate as the center piece. The center plate in a Dr. Bristol is angled and flat-edged. It acts mainly 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 on the hand.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. The bits are designed so that surface rust forms on contact with air and moisture. This tastes sweet and stimulates saliva production. Horses therefore accept Sweet Iron bits well.

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 by the Trust technical teams and strictly quality controlled.

In a nutshell

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