Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Hard Carbon Single Jointed 16mm

Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit Hard Carbon Single Jointed 16mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Cheekpiece: Olive head
• Mouthpiece: Single jointed
• Hardness: Hard
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

Sprenger bits are selected with the utmost care and manufactured from the best materials. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit Hard Carbon Single Jointed 16mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit Hard Carbon Single Jointed 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with olive head rings as cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is single jointed. The hardness of the mouthpiece material is rather hard, almost rigid.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the area of the horse's commissure. This makes it 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 use your fingers to test 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.

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 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

Single jointed

The single-jointed mouthpiece has a hinge in the middle, which puts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily applies pressure to the bars and sides of the tongue and can also affect the palate. The single-jointed mouthpiece is the most popular mouthpiece on the market.

Cheekpiece

Olive Head

Olive head bits have fixed, oval-shaped rings at the ends. These provide a bit more stability in the mouth, which means that the Sprenger Olive Head Snaffle Bit Hard Carbon Single Jointed 16mm lies more quietly in the horse's mouth.