Sprenger KK Ultra Double Jointed Aurigan Bit 18mm

Sprenger KK Ultra Bit Double Jointed Aurigan 18mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Aurigan
• Cheekpiece: Loose Ring Snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Double Jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 18mm
• Size: cm

The bit range from Sprenger provides gentle but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. We would like to introduce you to the Sprenger KK Ultra Bit Double Jointed Aurigan 18mm from the Sprenger range in more detail today:

The Sprenger KK Ultra Bit Double Jointed Aurigan 18mm is made of Aurigan and features loose ring snaffle cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 18mm at its thickest point. 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 test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

Bit material

Aurigan

Aurigan consists of 85% copper, silicon and zinc. To keep copper nickel-free, more complex work steps are necessary, which make the material more expensive, which is why Sprenger's Aurigan bits are higher priced than bits made of stainless steel or Argentan.

Manufacturer information

Sprenger

The family-run business has existed since 1872 and specializes in metal processing, whether it's boat fittings, stirrups or bridles. H.S. Sprenger is one of the most famous manufacturers in the equestrian, dog and sailing sports industries. The company stands for high quality standards and innovation. Examples include the development of the metal alloys Aurigan and Sensogan, which are used for their bits.

Mouthpiece

double jointed

A double jointed mouthpiece is a standard mouthpiece. This mouthpiece has two joints, is more shaped towards the mouth and lies somewhat looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars and the corners of the mouth. Caution with narrow lower jaws! The joints can press on the bars if the lower jaw is narrow. The double jointed bit exerts more pressure on the tongue compared to single jointed bits.

Cheekpiece

Loose Ring Snaffle

The loose ring snaffle has two freely moving rings at each end. A movable ring means greater mobility of the bit in the mouth. The Sprenger KK Ultra Bit Double Jointed Aurigan 18mm is therefore a bit for horses that prefer a more "mobile" bit in the mouth.