Nathe Olive Head Snaffle Bit 18mm Double Jointed

Nathe Eggbutt Snaffle 18 mm Double Jointed

The bit is 18mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's lips. It is therefore a medium-thick mouthpiece.

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is usually between 10mm and 14mm. Very large warmbloods, cold-blooded horses, and Shire Horses usually require a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

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

The Nathe development team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and function of the bits. We would like to introduce you to the Nathe Eggbutt Snaffle 18 mm Double Jointed from the Nathe range today:

The Nathe Eggbutt Snaffle 18 mm Double Jointed bit is made of plastic and equipped with eggbutt rings as a cheekpiece. The mouthpiece of this bit is double-jointed.

Bit Thickness

Cheekpiece

Eggbutt

The eggbutt bit is a standard bit. The rings of the Nathe Eggbutt Snaffle 18 mm Double Jointed cannot move independently of each other, so the rider's aids are transmitted directly and the bit lies stably in the horse's mouth. In addition, this cheekpiece does not pinch the corners of the horse's mouth, so rubber bit guards are not necessary.

Mouthpiece

Double jointed

The double-jointed mouthpiece is one of the most common mouthpieces on the market. This mouthpiece has two hinges, is more shaped towards the mouth, and lies a little looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars, and the corners of the mouth. Be careful with narrow lower jaws! The hinge points can press on the bars, which can lead to sores. The double-jointed bit exerts more pressure on the tongue than single-jointed bits.

Bit Material

Plastic

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

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 and mouth-sensitive horses. 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.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Nathe
• Material: Plastic
• Cheekpiece: Eggbutt
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 18mm
• Size: cm