Sprenger Pelham Aurigan Straight Bar with Port 16mm

Sprenger Pelham Aurigan Bar with Port 16mm

At a Glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Aurigan
• Shank: Pelham
• Mouthpiece: Bar with port
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

The bit range from Sprenger provides soft but effective impulses for better communication between rider and horse. Today we would like to introduce the Sprenger Pelham Aurigan Bar with Port 16mm bit from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Pelham Aurigan Bar with Port 16mm bit is made of Aurigan and equipped with Pelham shanks. The mouthpiece of this bit is a bar with a port.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. This makes it a medium-thick mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-blooded horses and Shire 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 test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

Bit Material

Aurigan

Aurigan consists of 85% copper, silicon and zinc. To keep copper nickel-free, more complex work steps are necessary, which make the material more expensive, which is why Sprenger's Aurigan bits are higher priced than bits made of stainless steel or Argentan.

Manufacturer Information

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 famous manufacturers in the equestrian, dog and sailing 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

Bars with Port

The bar with a port provides space for the tongue, thereby reducing pressure on the center of the horse's tongue. More tongue freedom is ideal for horses with sensitive tongues or horses that stick out their tongues. This bit is not suitable for inexperienced riders.

Shank

Pelham

The Pelham is a popular bit with short or long shanks. When the reins are taken up, the bit acts on the mouth, lower jaw, and poll. Depending on the leverage of the shanks, a varying degree and immediate bit angle in the mouth can be achieved. Possible use for horses that have difficulty flexing at the poll, for "hot" horses, or for horses that require clear intervention in critical situations. The Pelham should only be used by experienced riders.