Sprenger Olive Head Double Jointed Snaffle, Stainless Steel, 16mm

Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit, Double Jointed, Stainless Steel, 16mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Side piece: Olive head
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

The Sprenger team is continuously working on innovative bits to further optimize their design and function. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit, Double Jointed, Stainless Steel, 16mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit, Double Jointed, Stainless Steel, 16mm is made of stainless steel and features olive head rings as side pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters 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 the 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 been in existence since 1872 and specializes in metal processing, whether it's boat fittings, stirrups, or bridles. H.S. Sprenger is one of the most well-known manufacturers in the equestrian, canine, and marine 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

Double jointed mouthpieces are suitable for many horses. 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. 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.

Side Piece

Olive Head

Olive head bits have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. These provide a little more stability in the mouth, which means that the Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit, Double Jointed, Stainless Steel, 16mm lies more calmly in the horse's mouth.