Sprenger Pelham single jointed stainless steel 4.5cm shanks 16mm

Sprenger Pelham single jointed stainless steel rustproof 4.5cm shank 16mm

In a nutshell

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

Sprenger bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Pelham single jointed stainless steel rustproof 4.5cm shank 16mm bit from the Sprenger range in more detail today:

The Sprenger Pelham single jointed stainless steel rustproof 4.5cm shank 16mm bit is made of stainless steel and equipped with Pelham cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is single jointed.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16 millimeters at its thickest point. It is therefore 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 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.

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 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

A single-jointed bit has one hinge point, which puts less pressure on the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece mainly applies pressure to the bars and 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.

Cheekpiece

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 of strong and immediate bit angle in the mouth can be achieved. Possible use for horses that have difficulty bending at the poll, for "hot" horses, or for horses that require significant influence in critical situations. The Pelham should only be used by experienced riders.