Sweet iron will rust when it comes into contact with (air) humidity; the surface rust tastes sweet and naturally stimulates the saliva production. This will cause the horse to salivate more which in turn encourages better acceptance of the bit. The rusting process (oxidation) changes the blue colour of the TRUST-bit to a brownish-grey. If a sweet iron bit is not used for a while, an orange-brown rust layer may develop on the mouthpiece. Simply remove this by wiping the bit with a damp cloth. A Dee bit is the same as an eggbutt only the bit rings have the shape of a ‘D’. The straight section of the bitring ensures a ‘limitation’ and pressure distribution on the mouth and cheek of the horse. This makes the horse easier to turn and stops the bit from pulling through the mouth. This makes the D-snaffle bit useful for schooling young horses. This bit is a bit sharper than a loose ring snaffle or an eggbutt snaffle bit. It lies stable and calm in the mouth. The mouthpiece thickness is 16 mm, some are also availbale in 12 mm. Width in cm: 12.5 / 13.5 / 14.5 cmWidth in inch: 5” / 5 1/4" / 5 3/4"
