Trust Bit Sweet Iron Bridoon Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed 12mm 14.0

In a nutshell

Manufacturer: Trust Equestrian
Material: Sweet Iron
Cheekpiece: Bridoon snaffle
Mouthpiece: Single jointed
Hardness:
Bit thickness: 12mm
Size: 14cm

The Trust Equestrian team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and function of bits. We would like to introduce you to the Trust Bit Sweet Iron Bridoon Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed 12mm 14.0 from the Trust Equestrian range in more detail today:

The bit Trust Bit Sweet Iron Bridoon Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed 12mm 14.0 is made of Sweet Iron and equipped with smaller cheekpieces as a bridoon snaffle for Weymouth bridles. The mouthpiece of this bit is single jointed. The bit has a size of 14 centimeters. A mouthpiece size of 14cm is usually ideal for smaller and normal warmbloods.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 12 millimeters at its thickest point, making it a rather thin mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm, and particularly large warmbloods, draft horses, and Shire horses rather 18mm and larger.

Bridoon snaffles for Weymouth bridles 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 test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

Bit Material

Sweet Iron

Sweet Iron bits are made of steel. These bits are designed to develop surface rust when they come into contact with air and moisture. This rust 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 Bit Sweet Iron Bridoon Snaffle Olive Head Single Jointed 12mm 14.0 has a joint in the middle, which applies less pressure to the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily applies pressure to the bars and the sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. The single-jointed mouthpiece is certainly one of the most common mouthpieces, alongside the double-jointed mouthpiece.

Cheekpiece

Bridoon Snaffle

The bridoon snaffle is used in combination with a Weymouth bit. It is available in single and double-jointed mouthpiece variations. The difference from other snaffles lies in the rings (e.g., olive head rings), which are significantly smaller than the rings of normal bits. The bridoon snaffle is usually chosen half to a full cm larger than the Weymouth bit, as the Weymouth is a straight bar and the bridoon is jointed.