Sprenger Double-Jointed Snaffle Bit, Stainless Steel, 18mm

Sprenger Snaffle Bit, double jointed, stainless steel 18mm

At a glance

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless steel
• Cheek piece: Loose ring snaffle
• Mouthpiece: double jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 18mm
• Size: cm

Sprenger bits are selected with the utmost care and manufactured from the most suitable materials. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Snaffle Bit, double jointed, stainless steel 18mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The Sprenger Snaffle Bit, double jointed, stainless steel 18mm is made of stainless steel and features loose ring snaffle cheek pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is double jointed.

Bit thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 18mm at its widest point. This makes it a rather medium-thick mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and particularly large warmbloods, cold-bloods 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 check 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 different metals to form various 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, be it 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.

Mouthpiece

Double jointed

A double-jointed mouthpiece is a very common mouthpiece. This mouthpiece has two joints, is shaped more towards the mouth and lies somewhat looser in the horse's mouth. This bit exerts pressure on the tongue, the bars and the corners of the mouth. Caution with narrow lower jaws! The hinge points can press on the bars, which can lead to sores. Compared to a single-jointed bit, this bit exerts more pressure on the tongue.

Cheek piece

Loose ring snaffle

A loose running ring characterizes a loose ring snaffle. A movable ring means greater mobility of the bit in the mouth. The Sprenger Snaffle Bit, double jointed, stainless steel 18mm is therefore a bit for horses that prefer a "more mobile" bit in their mouth.