Trust Sweet Iron Pelham Double Broken 16mm 11.5

Trust Sweet Iron Pelham Bit, double jointed, 16mm, 11.5cm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
• Material: Sweet Iron
• Cheek piece: Pelham
• Mouthpiece: double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: 11.5cm

Trust Equestrian bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Sweet Iron Pelham Bit, double jointed, 16mm, 11.5cm from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The Trust Sweet Iron Pelham Bit, double jointed, 16mm, 11.5cm is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with Pelham cheek pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed. The bit has a width of 11.5 centimeters. The mouthpiece size 11.5cm 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 medium-thick mouthpiece.

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is more like 10mm to 14mm. Very large warmbloods, cold-bloods 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 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 when they come into 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 Trust's technical teams and strictly quality controlled.

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 lies 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 on horses 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.

Cheek piece

Pelham

The Pelham is a popular bit with short or long shanks. When the reins are taken up, the bit acts on the mouth, lower jaw and poll. Depending on the leverage of the shanks, a varying degree of strong and immediate bit angle in the mouth can be achieved. Possible use for horses that have difficulty going on the bit, for "hot" horses or for horses that need clear action in critical situations. The Pelham should only be used by experienced riders.