Sprenger Liverpool Weymouth Bit Argentan Straight Bar 16mm

Sprenger Liverpool Weymouth Bit Argentan Bar 16mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Shank: Driving Weymouth bit
• Mouthpiece: Straight bar
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

The Sprenger development team is continuously working on innovative products to further optimize the design and effectiveness of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Liverpool Weymouth Bit Argentan Bar 16mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Liverpool Weymouth Bit Argentan Bar 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with driving Weymouth bit shanks. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm 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, draft 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

Stainless steel

The most common material for bits is stainless steel. Stainless steel comes in different compositions and consists of steel and various metals. Steel, in turn, is iron that has been alloyed with carbon.

To obtain stainless steel, the steel is mixed with various metals to form different alloys. The most commonly used alloy for stainless steel bits consists of steel, chromium, and nickel.

Manufacturer Information

Sprenger

The family-run business has existed since 1872 and specializes in metal processing, whether boat fittings, stirrups, or bridles. H.S. Sprenger is one of the most famous manufacturers in the equestrian, dog sports, and boating 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

Straight bar bits

A straight bar is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A straight bar mouthpiece has a sharper effect than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.

Shank

Driving Weymouth bits

Driving Weymouth bits like the Sprenger Liverpool Weymouth Bit Argentan Bar 16mm are especially suitable for the needs of carriage horses. There are several types of driving Weymouth bits.

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

Post Bit The Post bit is also a classic driving Weymouth bit and is commonly used for single harness. It offers two options for rein attachment. Attachment in the lower ring creates leverage. When attached in the upper ring, this leverage is absent, and the bit becomes a ring bit.