Trust Waterford Combination Hackamore
The Trust Waterford Combination Hackamore is another great horse bit designed by Trust Equestrian. A sweet iron mouthpiece that combines the effects of a movable nose band and adjustable working system. The bit is a great choice that can be used for all horses. This mouthpiece is suitable for horses that love the taste of sweet iron, but tend to be too strong for the rider to control.
The Waterford mouthpiece is made up of smooth flexible balls of sweet iron. Individually hand crafted, the mouthpiece has no rough edges and is rounded down to be completely smooth and kind for the horses mouth. The Waterford mouthpiece spreads the pressure over the individual balls making it a light in the horses mouth. As a result due to the greater flexibility of the bit, it discourages a horse from leaning on the bit.
The Waterford bit is a good choice for a horse that leans. It also promotes mouthing and salivation, whilst the nose band applies pressure when required.
The Trust Waterford Combination Hackamore applies pressure to the nose and also the mouth. The adjustable screw in stoppers, allows the rider to set the movement of the mouthpiece with an allen key. This comes supplied with the bit and also some spare stoppers. As a result, by allowing the rider to adjust the position of where the the bit sets in mouth. So in turn will increase and decrease the effectiveness of the bit.
The movable mechanism comes in both short shank and also a long shank option.
The long shank applies more pressure to the nose. The short shank has a lesser action on the horses nose. As a result this makes the Trust Combination Hackamore a strong and effective bit, when used correctly.
If your horse prefers a softer more flexible mouth piece. Please see the Inno Sense Flexible Hackamore.
Available in 125mm, 135mm and 145mm.
Horse Bits From Trust Equestrian
All Trust Equestrian Bits are meticulously handcrafted in the Netherlands. Each component is carefully welded and polished manually. Briefly heating the sweet iron imparts a stunning deep blue hue. The final embellishment involves engraving the size and brand name onto the bit.
Similarly, both the Inno Sense and leather bits are handcrafted with equal care in the Netherlands.
Sweet Iron undergoes a natural process of developing surface rust when exposed to air and moisture. This rust has a sweet flavour that promotes saliva production in horses. The increased salivation helps horses accept the bit more readily.
Why choose Sweet Iron For My Horse?
Sweet iron oxidizes when exposed to air and moisture, warming up and acquiring a pleasant taste that horses find appealing due to its sweeter flavor. This bit is intentionally designed to rust through use, producing a sweet taste that many horses prefer.
Please be aware that the rust is harmless to your horse, posing no risk at all. The surface rust, which tastes sweet and agreeable, naturally encourages saliva production in horses. Consequently, as the horse salivates more, it leads to better bit contact.
With time, the bit undergoes oxidation, transitioning from its original blue color to a brownish iron hue. If the sweet iron bit is not utilized, it will form an orange-brown rust layer on the mouthpiece. This can be easily removed by wiping with a damp cloth.
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