Nathe Liverpool gag bit, 20 mm bar with tongue relief and long cheeks

Nathe Liverpool Curb Bit 20 mm Bar with Tongue Relief and Long Shanks

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Nathe
• Material: Plastic
• Cheekpiece: Driving Curb
• Mouthpiece: Bar with Tongue Port
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 20mm
• Size: cm

Nathe bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the best materials. Today we would like to present the Nathe Liverpool Curb Bit 20 mm Bar with Tongue Relief and Long Shanks from the Nathe range in a little more detail:

The Nathe Liverpool Curb Bit 20 mm Bar with Tongue Relief and Long Shanks is made of plastic and equipped with driving curb cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a bar with a tongue port.

Bit thickness

The bit is 20mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's lip area. It is therefore a rather thick mouthpiece.

Comparison values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods and Shire horses rather 18mm and larger.

When choosing the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical conditions of the horse's mouth. You can test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

Bit material

Plastic

Food-grade plastic is used for bits, which means no plasticizers are used and it is well tolerated by horses. The particularly smooth texture ensures that the bit can glide easily in the mouth, even with little saliva production.

Manufacturer information

Nathe

Nathe bits are characterized by a smooth surface, as they are made of high-quality thermoplastic. This can increase satisfaction and willingness to perform in sensitive horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The material is anti-allergenic, food-safe, solvent-free, and contains no plasticizers. High flexibility of the mouthpiece is ensured by the temperature-neutral properties of thermoplastic.

Mouthpiece

Bars with tongue port

The bar with a tongue port allows space for the tongue and thus reduces pressure on the center of the horse's tongue. More tongue relief is ideal for horses that have a sensitive tongue or horses that stick their tongue out. This bit is not suitable for inexperienced riders.

Cheekpiece

Driving curbs

Driving curbs, such as the Nathe Liverpool Curb Bit 20 mm Bar with Tongue Relief and Long Shanks, are specially designed for the needs of driving horses. There are several types of driving curbs.

Liverpool Curb The Liverpool curb is a classic driving bit and offers several options for rein attachment. The Liverpool curb is usually available with short or long shanks. It is also possible to tilt the angle of the tongue port forwards. This forward tilt relieves pressure on the bars and acts more on the tongue.

Post Curb The Post curb is also a classic driving curb and is commonly used for country driving. It offers two options for rein attachment. Attachment in the lower ring creates a leverage effect. When attached in the upper ring, this leverage effect is absent, and the bit becomes a snaffle bit.