Trust Leather swivel straight-20

Leather

The leather bits from the TRUST collection are a standout choice for horses with sensitive mouths. Hand-stitched around a reinforced nylon core, these bits are tanned without the use of chemicals, ensuring a natural, safe option for your horse. The unique round construction, combined with the softness that saliva brings, allows the leather mouthpiece to form to your horse’s mouth, creating a comfortable and flexible fit. This makes them especially popular with mares, who often find the taste of the leather particularly appealing and accept the bit with ease.

Care Advice: To keep the leather supple and in top condition, apply edible vegetable oil regularly. This helps maintain the softness and flexibility of the mouthpiece over time.

Note: The stitches should always point to the outside whilst using the bit. So not towards the tongue.

Every horse is different, and selecting the right bit plays a key role in comfort, communication, and performance. A properly fitted bit prevents pressure points, slipping, and discomfort—helping your horse stay soft, responsive, and confident in the contact.

Need help choosing the right model, material, or size for your horse? Feel free to contact us or fill in our bit consultation form—our team is happy to help.

Swivel

The Swivel cheekpiece features loose rings with two small half-rings on the inside, connected by a vertical rod. The mouthpiece is attached to this rod and swivels up and down, creating a small gag effect.

This cheekpiece can be used with one or two reins. The bridle cheekpiece is attached to the upper half-ring, while the reins can be attached to the large ring or the lower half-ring. The lower the rein is placed, the greater the leverage effect, and the bigger the impact.