Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel Rustproof 18mm

Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel 18mm

In a Nutshell

• Manufacturer: Sprenger
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Side Piece: Loose Ring Snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Single Jointed
• Hardness:
• Bit Thickness: 18mm
• Size: cm

The Sprenger team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize their design and effectiveness. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel 18mm from the Sprenger range in more detail:

The bit Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel 18mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with loose ring snaffle side pieces, i.e. rings. The mouthpiece of this bit is single jointed.

Bit Thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 18 millimeters at its thickest point. 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-bloods, and Shire Horses usually need a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When choosing the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical characteristics of the horse's mouth. You can test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and the 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 well-known manufacturers in the equestrian, dog, and marine 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

Single Jointed

The Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel 18mm has a joint in the middle, which applies less pressure to the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. A single-jointed mouthpiece primarily 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.

Side Piece

Loose Ring Snaffle

The loose ring snaffle has two freely moving rings at each end. A movable ring means greater mobility of the bit in the mouth. The Sprenger Loose Ring Snaffle Single Jointed Stainless Steel 18mm is therefore a bit for horses that prefer a more "mobile" bit in their mouth.