Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit Single Joint Stainless Steel 16mm

Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Bit, single-jointed, stainless steel, 16mm

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. It is therefore a medium-strength 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 selecting the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical features of the horse's mouth. You can use your fingers to check how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

The Sprenger team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and function of the bits. Today we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Bit, single-jointed, stainless steel, 16mm from the Sprenger range:

The bit Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Bit, single-jointed, stainless steel, 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with loose ring cheeks. The mouthpiece of this bit is single-jointed.

Bit thickness

Cheek piece

Loose Ring

Loose ring bits have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. These provide a little more stability in the mouth, which means that the Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Bit, single-jointed, stainless steel, 16mm lies more calmly in the horse's mouth.

Mouthpiece

single-jointed

The Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Bit, single-jointed, stainless steel, 16mm has a joint in the middle, which puts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily exerts pressure on the bars and the sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. The single-jointed mouthpiece is certainly the most common of all mouthpieces, alongside the 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.

Information about the manufacturer

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 renowned manufacturers in the equestrian, dog, 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.

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Cheek piece: Loose Ring
• Mouthpiece: single-jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm