Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle Combination Hackamore
The Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle Combination Hackamore features a sweet iron snaffle mouthpiece with a flexible mechanism, making it an excellent choice for strong horses. Horses that enjoy the sweet flavor of sweet iron will find this mouthpiece particularly appealing.
The design of the Trust Sweet Iron Snaffle Combination Hackamore exerts pressure on both the nose and mouth. It is equipped with adjustable screw-in stoppers and includes a key for setting the movement of the mouthpiece, which is provided with the bit.
This allows riders to adjust the bit’s position in the horse’s mouth. The hackamore’s movable mechanism is available in both short shank and long shank versions, although the short shank is definitely the most popular length of shank used.
A longer shank increases pressure on the nose, while a shorter shank has a lesser action. When used appropriately, this hackamore can be quite potent and effective.
Sweet iron has a warm, pleasant taste that horses find appealing due to its sweetness. Designed to rust over time, this bit offers a sweet taste that many horses prefer without any harm or risk to them.
The Snaffle mouthpiece is favored for its curved design, which distributes pressure evenly across the tongue and bars. Additionally, the offset link in the center minimizes the nutcracker effect and reduces pressure points on the tongue.
If you are looking for a softer mouth piece, then please check out the Inno Sense Flexible Hackamore.
Available in 125mm, 135mm and 145mm.
More on Sweet Iron from Trust Equestrian
A TRUST-bit is completely handmade. All the components are welded together and polished by hand. Heating the sweet iron for a short amount of time, gives it, its beautiful deep blue colour. The final touch is stamping the size and brand name onto the bit.
Sweet Iron develops surface rust through contact with air and humidity. This rust is sweet in taste and naturally stimulates the saliva production. As it causes the horse to salivate more, it encourages a better acceptance of the bit.
Both the Inno Sense and leather bits are also handmade in the Netherlands.
Why choose Sweet Iron For My Horse?
Sweet iron rusts when it comes into contact with the air and humidity. This surface rust tastes sweet and pleasant to a horse. As a result this naturally stimulates the saliva production. Therefore as the horse salivates, so the horse takes better contact with the bit.
Over time the process of oxidation of the bit, causes the bit to rust and change from the blue colour to a brownish iron colour. If not used. The sweet iron bit will develop an orange-brown rust layer on the mouthpiece. Remove by wiping with a damp cloth.
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