Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Gag 14mm

Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 14mm

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Stübben STEELtec
• Material: Stainless steel
• Shank: Driving curb bit
• Mouthpiece: Straight bar with port
• Hardness:
• Bit thickness: 14mm
• Size: cm

Stübben STEELtec bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 14mm from the Stübben STEELtec range in more detail:

The Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 14mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with driving curb shanks. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar with a port.

Bit thickness

The bit is 14mm thick, measured at the thickest point in the horse's cheek area. This makes it a rather medium-strength 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 choosing the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical conditions 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

Mouthpiece

Straight bar with port

The straight bar with a port provides space for the tongue and thus reduces pressure on the center of the horse's tongue. More tongue freedom is ideal for horses with sensitive tongues or horses that stick their tongues out. This bit is not suitable for inexperienced riders.

Shank

Driving curb bit

Driving curb bits like the Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 14mm are specially suited to the needs of carriage horses. There are several types of driving curb bits.

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 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 bit and is commonly used for rural harnesses. It offers two options for rein attachment. The lower ring is used for leverage. If the reins are attached to the upper ring, this leverage is absent, and the bit becomes a ring bit.