Sprenger MAX-Control 12 mm with lever action - Stainless steel

Sprenger MAX-Control 12 mm with lever action - stainless steel

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 12 millimeters at its thickest point. This makes it a rather thin 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 need a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

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

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 MAX-Control 12 mm bit with lever action - stainless steel from the Sprenger range in more detail today:

The Sprenger MAX-Control 12 mm bit with lever action - stainless steel is made of stainless steel and equipped with loose ring cheeks, i.e. rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed.

Bit thickness

Cheek piece

Loose ring snaffle

A 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 MAX-Control 12 mm with lever action - stainless steel is therefore ideal for beginners and horses that are somewhat inactive in the mouth.

Mouthpiece

Double jointed

The double jointed mouthpiece is one of the most common mouthpieces on the market. 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. This bit should not be used for narrow lower jaws. The joints can press on the bars with a narrow lower jaw. Compared to a single jointed bit, this bit exerts more pressure on the tongue.

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, be it boat fittings, stirrups or bridles. H.S. Sprenger is one of the most famous manufacturers in the equestrian, dog and boating sports industries. The company stands for high quality standards and innovation. Examples include the development of the Aurigan and Sensogan metal alloys, which are used for their bits.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Cheek piece: Loose ring snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 12mm
• Size: cm