Sprenger Liverpool Bit S-Bg.Argt. Straight Bar 16mm

Sprenger Liverpool Curb Bit S-Bg.Argt. Straight Bar 16mm

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's lip area. This makes it a medium-thick mouthpiece.

Reference values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods and Shires Horses rather 18mm and larger.

When selecting 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 palate.

Sprenger bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Liverpool Curb Bit S-Bg.Argt. Straight Bar 16mm from the Sprenger range in more detail today:

The Sprenger Liverpool Curb Bit S-Bg.Argt. Straight Bar 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with driving curb cheeks. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar.

Bit thickness

Cheeks

Driving curbs

Driving curbs like the Sprenger Liverpool Curb Bit S-Bg.Argt. Straight Bar 16mm are especially suitable for the needs of carriage horses. There are several types of driving curbs.

Liverpool Curb Bit The Liverpool curb bit is a classic driving bit and offers several options for rein attachment. The Liverpool curb 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 Curb Bit The Post curb bit is also a classic driving curb bit and is commonly used for rural harnesses. 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.

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 action than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.

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 for boat fittings, stirrups, or bridles. H.S. Sprenger is one of the most renowned manufacturers in the equestrian, canine, 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.

In a Nutshell

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Cheeks: Driving curb
• Mouthpiece: Straight bar
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm