Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Snaffle 16mm 14.5

Trust Sweet Iron-hanging cheek snaffle, single jointed 16mm 14.5

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Side piece: Fillis/Baucher
• Mouthpiece: single jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 14.5cm

Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the greatest care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron-hanging cheek snaffle, single jointed 16mm 14.5 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The Trust Sweet Iron-hanging cheek snaffle, single jointed 16mm 14.5 bit is made of Sweet Iron and features Baucher or Fillis cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is single jointed. The mouthpiece has a width of 14.5 centimeters. The 14.5cm mouthpiece size is usually ideal for very large warmbloods.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm at its thickest point. It is therefore a 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, draft horses, 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 check 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 have been developed 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 by Trust's technical teams and strictly controlled for quality.

Mouthpiece

single jointed

The Trust Sweet Iron-hanging cheek snaffle, single jointed 16mm 14.5 has a joint in the middle, which exerts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily exerts pressure on the bars and sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. The single-jointed mouthpiece is the most popular mouthpiece on the market.

Cheekpiece

Baucher/Fillis

The Trust Sweet Iron-hanging cheek snaffle, single jointed 16mm 14.5 is a Baucher bit, also known as a B-snaffle, Fillis, or Fillet bit. This bit is suitable for horses that are sensitive to poll pressure. It lies very quietly in the mouth and encourages horses, especially those that carry their heads very high, to lower them and become lighter in the poll. The upper part of the B-snaffle is very similar to a Pelham, because, as with the Pelham, the cheekpiece is buckled in the upper, small ring. However, unlike a Pelham, the rein does not act on the bit via a lever and therefore exerts little pressure on the poll.