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Waldhausen Hollow Single-Jointed Loose Ring Snaffle - SEO Optimized Product Description
Discover the Waldhausen Hollow Single-Jointed Loose Ring Snaffle bit from the Waldhausen manufacturer's range. It is made of stainless steel and features loose ring snaffle cheeks. The mouthpiece is single-jointed and has a bit thickness of 18 millimeters. This bit is a moderately strong mouthpiece and is suitable for horses that prefer a more "mobile" bit in their mouth.
Stainless Steel Material
The most common material for bits is stainless steel. Stainless steel consists of steel and various metals, and the most commonly used alloy consists of steel, chromium, and nickel.
Loose Ring Snaffle Cheekpiece
The loose ring snaffle has two free-running rings at each end, making it a bit for horses that prefer a more "mobile" bit in their mouth.
Single-Jointed Mouthpiece
A single-jointed bit has one hinge point, which applies less pressure to the tongue than a double-jointed mouthpiece. Adhesion and mobility are the two most important characteristics here, which is why the single-jointed mouthpiece is certainly the most common of all mouthpieces alongside the double-jointed mouthpiece.
Consider Bit Thickness
When choosing the 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. 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.
