Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Bit 16mm

Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 16mm

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 16mm at its thickest point. It is therefore a medium-strength mouthpiece.

Comparative values: normal warmbloods 16 - 18mm, ponies rather 10 - 14mm, thoroughbreds 12 - 16mm and especially 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 test with your fingers how much space there is between the tongue and palate.

The Stübben STEELtec development team continuously works on innovative bits to further optimize the design and function of the bits. Today we would like to present the Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 16mm from the Stübben STEELtec range in more detail:

The Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 16mm is made of stainless steel and equipped with driving cheek pieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a straight bar with a port.

Bit thickness

Cheek piece

Driving cheek pieces

Driving cheek pieces like the Stübben STEELtec Liverpool Curb Bit 16mm are especially suitable for the needs of carriage horses. There are several types of driving cheek pieces.

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 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 single harness. It offers two options for rein attachment. In the lower ring, it is buckled to achieve leverage. When buckled in the upper ring, this leverage is absent, and the bit becomes a snaffle bit.

Mouthpiece

Straight bar with port

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

Bit material

Stainless steel

The most common material for bits is stainless steel. Stainless steel is available 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

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Stübben STEELtec
• Material: Stainless steel
• Side part: Driving curb
• Mouthpiece: Straight bar with port
• Hardness level:
• Bit thickness: 16mm
• Size: cm