TRUST Equestrian Sweet Iron Kimblewick Waterford

The kimblewick jaw piece is a kind of pelham but has a milder action and is ridden with one rein. The rider can determine the sharpness of the bit himself. The lower the rein is attached, the greater the leverage, the sharper the bit. This jawpiece offers the rider more control over the horse than a standard jawpiece. The kimblewick is not suitable for the inexperienced rider.

A waterford mouthpiece consists of a series of rounded links. It is a flexible bit that molds to the horse’s mouth and creates an even pressure. It can move in all directions making it difficult for the horse to grasp the bit so that the rider maintains proper control. This bit is not suitable for inexperienced riders. In soft hands this mouthpiece is gentle but with a hard hand the bit can be sharp.

The Sweet Iron bits are made of steel and have a recognizable blue color. Sweet Iron develops surface rust through contact with (air) humidity, which tastes sweet and stimulates the horse’s saliva production in a natural way. This will cause the horse to foam more, which ensures better acceptance of the bit. This rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue color of the TRUST bits to brown-grey.

The TRUST equestrian bits are typically Dutch. All bits are designed, developed and handmade in the Netherlands. A team of technical professionals works on production every day. The bits are put together with the greatest care and made from the best materials. The quality control and standard are therefore very high. With every design, the balance between shape, material and weight is continuously taken into account. TRUST bits are slightly curved so that they better conform to the horse’s mouth. Due to this anatomical shape, the bit fits better in the mouth and the pressure is better distributed. Due to the wide choice of mouthpieces, jawpieces and materials, TRUST strives to have a suitable bit for every horse.