Sprenger Post Kimberwick Bit, stainless steel, bar 16mm

Sprenger Post Curb Bit Stainless Steel Straight Bar 16mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Shank: Driving Curb
• Mouthpiece: Straight Bar
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm

The Sprenger development team continuously works on innovative products to further optimize the design and function of bits. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Post Curb Bit Stainless Steel Straight Bar 16mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Post Curb Bit Stainless Steel Straight Bar 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with driving curb shanks. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar.

Bit Thickness

The bit is 16mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's interdental space. This makes it a rather 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 selecting 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 for 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

Straight Bar Bits

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

Shank

Driving Curbs

Driving curbs like the Sprenger Post Curb Bit Stainless Steel Straight Bar 16mm are specially suited to the needs of driving horses. There are several types of driving curbs.

Liverpool Curb Bit The Liverpool curb bit is a classic driving bit and offers several options for rein attachment. The Liverpool curb bit is usually available with short or long shanks. It is also possible to tilt the angle of the tongue port forward. This forward tilt relieves pressure on the bars and acts more on the tongue.

Post Curb Bit The post curb bit is also a classic driving curb and commonly used for country harness. It offers two options for rein attachment. Attaching the reins to the lower ring creates a leverage effect. When attached to the upper ring, this leverage effect is absent, and the bit becomes a snaffle bit.