English Horse Bits
Acavallo® Alupro Hackamore OneSize
The Acavallo AluPro Hackamore is made of a certified high-grade 6082 anodised aluminium finished in gloss colours. The 6 mm thick, lightweight and durable aluminium avoids corrosion and guarantees a long life of this product. The hackamore elements are designed to have a maximum weight of 133 g per pair. Their special shape and total length of 200 mm, determined as a result of comprehensive practical tests, represent an optimal symbiosis of maximum comfort for the horse on the one side and a gentle, but efficient and highly secure control through the rider on the other side. Very important: Available in one size only, but easily adjustable to at least two different levels of effect, depending on the way of attachment and the types of accessory straps used. Thanks to this feature, the hackamore can be adapted to the needs of different horses in just a few steps.
The Acavallo AluPro Hackamore is particularily suited for horses which have temporary or permanent trouble with conventional bitsfor any reason (super-sensitive mouth, dental or jaw problems/injuries, bad former experiences etc.). It also encourages better horsemanship by teaching the rider to develop soft and well-balanced hands, while permitting the horse to overcome an often long lasting struggle against sharp and inappropriate bits, regaining the necessary confidence in its rider’s hand.
Available in different gloss colours (matching with Arena AluPro Safety stirrup and/ or Arco AluPro stirrup colours).
Can be easily washed under runnig water after each use.
Trust Inno Sense 2.5 Eggbutt Flexi Soft
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses, but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
A 2,5 Eggbut cheekpiece is a milder version of a 3 rings (Pessoa) cheekpiece. With this cheekpiece, a leverage effect can be created. The lower the reins are placed, the more effect the bit will have. Compared to the 2.5 Loose Ring, the rings do not move freely, which means there is less movement in the bit and the mouthpiece is more stable in the mouth. The pressure point lies on the poll, just behind the ears.
The Inno Sense Flexi Soft bits are made of elastic plastic and are very flexible. There is a flexible metal core in the bit. The flexibility makes this a friendly bit and horses accept it very well. The Inno Sense Flexi Soft is less suitable for strong horses.
Trust Inno Sense Dee Flexi Soft
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses,but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
The Inno Sense Flexi Soft bits are made of elastic plastic and are very flexible. There is a flexible metal core in the bit. The flexibility makes this a friendly bit and horses accept it very well. The Inno Sense Flexi Soft is less suitable for strong horses.
The D-ring cheekpiece consists of two rings that are shaped like a D. As the rings cannot move back and forth, this cheekpiece offers more stability but also lets the rein aids come through more directly. The D-shape gives more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier.
Trust Inno Sense Eggbutt Flexi Soft 20mm
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses, but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly. Inno Sense mouthpieces are considerably softer than metal mouthpieces. This is what most horses like about these bits. If the bit lies on the layers correctly, damage to the mouthpiece is unlikely, but not impossible due to, for example, sharp edges on the teeth.
The Inno Sense Flexi Soft bits are made of elastic plastic and are very flexible. There is a flexible metal core in the bit. The flexibility makes this a friendly bit and horses accept it very well. The Inno Sense Flexi Soft is less suitable for strong horses.
We consider the Eggbutt cheekpiece to be the most simple and common. The rings do not move up and down, resulting in a more stable position in the mouth and more direct rein aids. The lips don’t get pinched by this cheekpiece, so bit rings are not necessary.
Trust Inno Sense Hackamore Combi Long Flexi Soft
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses,but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
The Inno Sense Flexi Soft bits are made of elastic plastic and are very flexible. There is a flexible metal core in the bit. The flexibility makes this a friendly bit and horses accept it very well. The Inno Sense Flexi Soft is less suitable for strong horses.
The Hackamore Combi long cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. This cheekpiece divides the pressure over the mouth and nose. Because of the leverage effect, it gives pressure on the nose and lower jaw as well as in the mouth. The greater the leverage effect, bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
Trust Inno Sense Hackamore Combi Short Mullen Soft
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses,but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
The Inno Sense Flexi Soft bits are made of elastic plastic and are very flexible. There is a flexible metal core in the bit. The flexibility makes this a friendly bit and horses accept it very well. The Inno Sense Flexi Soft is less suitable for strong horses.
The Hackamore Combi short cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. The Hackamore Combi distributes the pressure over the mouth and nose. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. This combination with short shanks has less impact than the long Hackamore Combi. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
The Inno Sense Mullen is a straight bar that slightly bends forward. This mouthpiece is fabricated of synthetic material. The bit has a rigid core that makes the mullen bar not flexible but the material around it still gives the bit a soft touch.
Trust Inno Sense Hackamore Combi Short Port Hard
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses,but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
The Hackamore Combi short cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. The Hackamore Combi distributes the pressure over the mouth and nose. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. This combination with short shanks has less impact than the long Hackamore Combi. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
The Inno Sense Port Hard is made of elastic plastic, harder than the Tongue Arch Medium. The Inno Sense Port Hard is hard to bend. This mouthpiece has a tongue arch which provides less pressure on the centre of the horse’s tongue. More tongue freedom is ideal for horses that have a sensitive tongue or horses that stick their tongue out.
Trust Inno Sense Hackamore Combi Short Port Medium
Bits from the Inno Sense collection can be used for all horses,but are particularly suitable for young horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The plastic used is FDA-approved, which means that the material is non-toxic and contains no plasticizers. Experience shows that horses ridden with an Inno Sense mouthpiece follow the hand easily and accept the bit quickly.
The Hackamore Combi short cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. The Hackamore Combi distributes the pressure over the mouth and nose. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. This combination with short shanks has less impact than the long Hackamore Combi. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
The Inno Sense Port Medium is made of elastic plastic, harder than the Flexi Soft. The Inno Sense Port Medium is slightly flexible. This mouthpiece has a tongue arch which provides less pressure on the centre of the horse’s tongue. More tongue freedom is ideal for horses that have a sensitive tongue or horses that stick out their tongue.
Trust Leather Dee Straight
The leather bits are a remarkable appearance in the TRUST collection. The leather is stitched manually around the reinforced nylon core and is tanned without chemicals. Also, the round construction is unique. Saliva makes the leather mouthpiece soften, after which it forms to the horse’s mouth. Experience shows that many horses like this very much. The flexible effect in combination with the taste of the leather makes the bit extremely suitable for horses with sensitive mouths. In addition, we have noticed that mares especially like the taste of the leather and therefore accept the bit well. Note: Make sure that the stitching always faces the outside of the mouth, when the bit is used. Unlike metal mouthpieces, leather mouthpieces are softer. This is what most horses like about these mouthpieces. When the mouthpiece is properly placed on the layers, damage to the mouthpiece is quite unlikely, but not impossible due to sharp edges on the teeth for example.
Maintenance: The leather bit is easy to keep supple. You keep it supple by lubricating it regularly with olive oil.
The D-ring cheekpiece consists of two rings that are shaped like a D. As the rings cannot move back and forth, this cheekpiece offers more stability but also lets the rein aids come through more directly. The D-shape gives more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier.
Trust Sweet Iron Baby Pelham Waterford
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Baby Pelham is a cheekpiece with combined leverage on the poll, just behind the ears, and the chin. It can be used with one or two reins, but if you choose to ride with one rein, this must be done with a connection between the large and lower loose ring. The strap used for this is called a Pelham strap. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. The Baby Pelham has short shanks and therefore it has a milder effect than the normal Pelham. This bit comes with a curb chain, which should be well-fitted.
The Waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of elliptically shaped links. This mouthpiece is usually used with horses that are heavy in the hand and have difficulty relaxing the jaw.
Trust Sweet Iron Baby Weymouth Non Fixed Medium Port
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Baby Weymouth non-fixed is used together with bradoon, so you get a double bridle. The Baby Weymouth is a cheekpiece with less leverage effect and is therefore considered more gentle. The Weymouth can move up and down, making the aids come through more indirectly. For a double-bridle combination, you need a double bridle or an extra cheekpiece. This bit comes with a curb chain to prevent the bit from rotating too far. The curb chain should be well-fitted.
The Medium Port is a straight mouthpiece with a medium port. The port offers more space for the tongue and reduces the pressure on the middle of the horse’s tongue.
Trust Sweet Iron Curbgag Eliptical
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Curbgag is a combination of the Pelham and the Loose ring Gag. A Curbgag is a loose ring with two small holes on each side for the leather curb strap to run through. The pressure points are on the chin and behind the ears. This cheekpiece can be used with one or two reins. It is most commonly used with two reins, one attached to the large ring and the other to the ring of the leather curb strap. This way, the rider can better dose the pressure distribution between the curb and the mouth.
The Elliptical mouthpiece is the first example of a double-jointed mouthpiece with an elliptical shaped link. Due to this shape, the mouthpiece presses a bit more on the middle of the tongue. This mouthpiece has two joints, is shaped more to the form of the mouth and lies in the mouth a bit looser. This bit puts more pressure on the tongue than a single-jointed mouthpiece.
Trust Sweet Iron Curbgag Low Port
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Curbgag is a combination of the Pelham and the Loose ring Gag. A Curbgag is a loose ring with two small holes on each side for the leather curb strap to run through. The pressure points are on the chin and behind the ears. This cheekpiece can be used with one or two reins. It is most commonly used with two reins, one attached to the large ring and the other to the ring of the leather curb strap. This way, the rider can better dose the pressure distribution between the curb and the mouth.
The Low Port is a straight mouthpiece with a low port. It leaves a bit more room for the tongue and allows for good pressure distribution on the layers. The port creates space for the tongue and reduces the pressure on the middle of the horse’s tongue.
Trust Sweet Iron Dee French Link
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The D-ring cheekpiece consists of two rings that are shaped like a D. As the rings cannot move back and forth, this cheekpiece offers more stability but also lets the rein aids come through more directly. The D-shape gives more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier.
The French Link mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat eight-shaped piece in the middle, which exerts equal pressure on the tongue. Because of the smaller edges, the pressure is somewhat sharper than with a normal double-jointed mouthpiece. The French Link mouthpiece has two hinge points, is shaped more to the form of the mouth and lies looser in the mouth. Because of the shape of the French Link, the mouthpiece will exert more pressure on the sides of the tongue when tilted. The intermediate piece is angled at 45º so that it lies flat on the tongue.
Trust Sweet Iron Dee Locked
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The D-ring cheekpiece consists of two rings that are shaped like a D. As the rings cannot move back and forth, this cheekpiece offers more stability but also lets the rein aids come through more directly. The D-shape gives more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier.
The Locked mouthpiece is single-jointed, but locks when it is hinged. So when there is counter-pressure, it works like an unjointed mouthpiece. This makes the effect stronger. The bit changes back into a single-joint mouthpiece when there is less counter-pressure on the reins. This makes it an ideal corrective mouthpiece for horses that, for example, push against the hand and/or walk through the hand.
Trust Sweet Iron Dee Waterford
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The D-ring cheekpiece consists of two rings that are shaped like a D. As the rings cannot move back and forth, this cheekpiece offers more stability but also lets the rein aids come through more directly. The D-shape gives more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier.
The Waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of elliptically shaped links. This mouthpiece is usually used with horses that are heavy in the hand and have difficulty relaxing the jaw.
Trust Sweet Iron Eggbutt Bradoon Locked
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
We consider the Eggbut to be the simplest and most common cheekpiece. The rings do not move up and down, resulting in a more stable position in the mouth and more direct rein aids. Small rings are used as a Bradoon with the double bridle (12 mm) or as a bit for a Hackamore (12 or 16 mm).
The Locked mouthpiece is single-jointed, but locks when it is hinged. So when there is counter-pressure, it works like an unjointed mouthpiece. This makes the effect stronger. The bit changes back into a single-joint mouthpiece when there is less counter-pressure on the reins. This makes it an ideal corrective mouthpiece for horses that, for example, push against the hand and/or walk through the hand.
Trust Sweet Iron Full Cheek Gag Waterford
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Full Cheek Gag has two vertical rods on a fixed ring. These straight bars (toggles) provide more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier. The ring of the Full Cheek Gag is somewhat smaller than the ring of the normal Full Cheek, resulting in less leverage effect. The upper toggles of the TRUST Full Cheek are slightly curved outwards so that they do not get stuck under the noseband. This cheekpiece is most commonly used with two reins, one attached to the large ring and the other to the ring of the gag cheek. This way, the rider can better dose the gag effect. Please note: The normal bridle cheekpiece is replaced by the gag cheek.
The Waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of elliptically shaped links. This mouthpiece is usually used with horses that are heavy in the hand and have difficulty relaxing the jaw.
Trust Sweet Iron Full Cheek Waterford
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Full Cheek has two vertical rods on a fixed ring. These straight bars(toggles) provide more side pressure (against the cheek), making steering easier. The ring of the Full Cheek is smaller than that of the D-shaped bit with less leverage effect as a result. The upper toggles of the TRUST Full Cheek are slightly curved outwards so that they do not get stuck under the noseband.
The Waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of elliptically shaped links. This mouthpiece is usually used with horses that are heavy in the hand and have difficulty relaxing the jaw.
Trust Sweet Iron Hackamore Combi Long Eliptical
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Hackamore Combi long cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. This cheekpiece divides the pressure over the mouth and nose. Because of the leverage effect, it gives pressure on the nose and lower jaw as well as in the mouth. The greater the leverage effect, bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
The Elliptical mouthpiece is the first example of a double-jointed mouthpiece with an elliptical shaped link. Due to this shape, the mouthpiece presses a bit more on the middle of the tongue. This mouthpiece has two joints, is shaped more to the form of the mouth and lies in the mouth a bit looser. This bit puts more pressure on the tongue than a single-jointed mouthpiece.
Trust Sweet Iron Hackamore Combi Short Locked
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Hackamore Combi short cheekpiece is a combination of a Hackamore with a bit. The Hackamore Combi distributes the pressure over the mouth and nose. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. The TRUST Hackamore combinations all have an adjustable screw above the mouthpiece. The lower the screw, the more pressure on the nose. This combination with short shanks has less impact than the long Hackamore Combi. The curb strap should be properly adjusted (not loose, not too tight but just right), so that the nosepiece is well-fitted and stays in place. The cheekpiece is attached to the rectangular part.
The Locked mouthpiece is single-jointed, but locks when it is hinged. So when there is counter-pressure, it works like an unjointed mouthpiece. This makes the effect stronger. The bit changes back into a single-joint mouthpiece when there is less counter-pressure on the reins. This makes it an ideal corrective mouthpiece for horses that, for example, push against the hand and/or walk through the hand.
Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Bradoon Eliptical
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Loose Ring bradoon has loose rings that move freely through the mouthpiece. Because of this, rein aids are conveyed less directly than when the rings are attached to the mouthpiece. Small rings are used as a bradoon on a double bridle (12 mm) or as a bit on a Hackamore (12 or 16 mm).
The Elliptical mouthpiece is the first example of a double-jointed mouthpiece with an elliptical shaped link. Due to this shape, the mouthpiece presses a bit more on the middle of the tongue. This mouthpiece has two joints, is shaped more to the form of the mouth and lies in the mouth a bit looser. This bit puts more pressure on the tongue than a single-jointed mouthpiece.
Trust Sweet Iron Loose Ring Large French Link
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Loose Ring Large has loose rings which can move freely through the mouthpiece. Because of this, rein aids are conveyed less directly than when the rings are attached to the mouthpiece. The large rings provide more leverage than a normal loose ring cheekpiece. To prevent skin from getting pinched between the moving rings, it is advised to use rubber bit rings.
The French Link mouthpiece is a double-jointed mouthpiece with a flat eight-shaped piece in the middle, which exerts equal pressure on the tongue. Because of the smaller edges, the pressure is somewhat sharper than with a normal double-jointed mouthpiece. The French Link mouthpiece has two hinge points, is shaped more to the form of the mouth and lies looser in the mouth. Because of the shape of the French Link, the mouthpiece will exert more pressure on the sides of the tongue when tilted. The intermediate piece is angled at 45º so that it lies flat on the tongue.
Trust Sweet Iron Pelham Waterford
The Sweet Iron bits are made of iron and have the well-known blue colour, obtained by heating during production. When in contact with (humid) air, Sweet Iron develops a rusty surface that tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the horse’s saliva production. This causes the horse to foam more, which in turn improves the acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST bits into silver or brown-grey, a desired effect of the Sweet Iron bits. When temporarily not using a Sweet Iron bit, an orange-brown layer of rust may appear on the mouthpiece. This can easily be removed by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. The orange-brown rusty layer is not harmful. Sweet Iron bits are suitable for all horses and help the horse to foam more, resulting in a better acceptance of the bit. The Sweet Iron collection offers the widest variety of mouthpieces, each with its specific purpose.
The Pelham is a cheekpiece with combined leverage on the poll, just behind the ears, and the chin. It can be used with one or two reins, but if you choose to ride with one rein, this must be done with a connection between the big and the lower loose ring. The strap used for this is called a Pelham strap. The greater the leverage effect, the bigger the impact. This bit comes with a curb chain, which should be well-fitted.
The Waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of elliptically shaped links. This mouthpiece is usually used with horses that are heavy in the hand and have difficulty relaxing the jaw.
