Sprenger Pelham Soft Rubber Stainless Steel 18mm

Sprenger Pelham Soft Rubber Stainless Steel 18mm

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 18mm at its widest point. This makes it a moderately strong 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-bloods, 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, consider 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.

Sprenger bits are selected with the greatest care and made from the most suitable materials. We would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Pelham Soft Rubber Stainless Steel 18mm bit from the Sprenger range in more detail today:

The Sprenger Pelham Soft Rubber Stainless Steel 18mm bit is made of rubber and equipped with Pelham cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a mullen mouth. The hardness of the mouthpiece material is rather soft, meaning flexible. The mouthpiece has a width of 13.5 centimeters.

Bit Thickness

This mouthpiece size is generally well suited for a normal warmblood.

Cheekpiece

Pelham

The Pelham is a popular bit with short or long shanks. When taking up the reins, 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 going on the bit, for "hot" horses, or for horses that require clear influence in critical situations. The Pelham should only be used by experienced riders.

Mouthpiece

Mullen Mouth Bits

A mullen mouth is usually straight or slightly curved to adapt to the anatomical conditions in the horse's mouth. A mullen mouthpiece has a sharper action than a single-jointed or double-jointed mouthpiece.

Bit Material

Rubber

Rubber as a bit material is generally somewhat softer than plastic. Rubber bits are usually very flexible and soft. Due to the somewhat rougher surface structure, a so-called eraser effect can occur in horses with insufficient saliva production, where the rubber in the mouth begins to chafe slightly.

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, canine, and boating 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: Rubber
• Cheekpiece: Pelham
• Mouthpiece: Mullen Mouth
• Hardness: soft
• Bit Thickness: 18mm
• Size: 13.5cm