Magazine Pferd Olive head bit and D-ring bit - framing all-rounders for all levels of training

Olive head bit and D-ring bit - framing all-rounders for all levels of training

By Felicitas

05 august 2024

Olive head & D-ring bit at a glance

Side pieces: fixed side pieces (olive head or D-shaped)

mouthpiece: single broken, double broken, straight bar, bar with tongue free

Fit: when buckled correctly, the side part should lie against the corner of the mouth on the left and right without pinching it. To do this, choose a size smaller than for the water snaffle with continuous rings.

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Fixed side pieces for a quiet position in the horse's mouth

In the last blog post we have theWater snaffle as probably the best-known bit. In the following, we will look at bits with fixed side pieces in the form of D-rings and olive-head shaped rings The mouthpiece ends on both sides of the bit. The mouthpiece ends on both sides in fixed rings through which the mouthpiece cannot move. As a result, the Transmission of the rein aid is more direct than with loose rings. The quiet position of the mouthpiece ensures that most horses accept the bit well. This is why this bit is also very popular with Training young horses, but is basically suitable for all levels of training of horse and rider. When the reins are picked up, the resulting Pressure is transferred to the horse's lower jaw via the tongue.

Olive head bit single and double jointed

Both models are tried and tested classics in equestrian sport.

Single broken olive head bits consist of two bit shanks that are connected in the middle. When the reins are tightened, the center of the mouthpiece straightens accordingly, so that the pressure is increasingly directed to the edges of the tongue and the Center of tongue is relieved.

Thedouble jointed olive head bit has a centerpiece that connects the two bit shanks in the middle. This distributes the pressure of the rein aid over a larger area of the tongue. Sensitive horses in particular react very positively to the more extensive distribution.

Dynamic RS Olivenkopfgebiss mit D förmigem Ring 16 mm einfach gebrochen | 40408_78_png.png | 1731064664

Dynamic RS Olivenkopfgebiss mit D förmigem Ring 16 mm einfach gebrochen | 40408_2.png | 1731064664

Dynamic RS Eggbutt bit with D-shaped rings 16 mm single jointed 16 mm, 65 mm, Eggbutt

154,90 €

Bar bit with olive head

A bit more specialBar bitswith olive head or D-rings, such as our Duo bits. The fixed side piece transfers the rein aid directly to the tongue and lower jaw and distributes the pressure evenly.

As one-sided aids are not possible with bar bits, your horse should be easy to ride using thigh and weight aids. With a straight bar bit, the pressure distribution of the rein aids extends evenly over the entire tongue. Straight bar bits with tongue clearance offer horses with particularly thick and fleshy tongues more space and only exert pressure on the middle of the tongue when the reins are pulled harder. In addition, the rein aid is transferred more directly and the bit lies more quietly in the horse's mouth than a double or Single broken water snaffle.With theSprenger DUO You have 2 bits in one. Depending on how you turn the bar, the bit has a straight bar or has a slight tongue clearance.

SATINOX CM Stangengebiss 14 mm Edelstahl rostfrei | 40584_135_56.png | 1731065548

SATINOX CM Stangengebiss 14 mm Edelstahl rostfrei | 40584_135_56_Kopie.png | 1731065529

SATINOX CM Mullen Mouth 14 mm - Stainless steel

69,90 €

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Nathe Stangengebiss 15 mm hart mit Zungenfreiheit | 40823_00.png | 1729432940

Nathe Mullen Mouth bit 15 mm hard, with tongue clearance

69,90 €

What is the difference between D-ring and olive head?

Basically, olive head and D-ring bridles hardly differ. The side parts of the D-ring bitsare slightly larger and straighter and therefore offer a little more more lateral limitation and stability in the mouth. D-ring bits are often usedin jumping or for young horses. They are also particularly popular in hunter classes.

Sensogan olive head bits

So to make your horse particularly fond of his new olive head bit, we recommend ourSensogan Olive head bits. The copper contained in the alloyStimulates the production of saliva, which causes the horse to chew more. The chewing movement relaxes the muscles in the jaw area and the horse concentrates on the bit. This allows it to satisfied and motivated react to rein aids.

OurSPRENGER Sensogan bits are all marked with the black ring on the sides, so you can recognize them quickly.

KK ULTRA D Ring 15 mm Sensogan | 40416_78.png | 1731064891

KK ULTRA D Ring 15 mm Sensogan | D-Ring_01.png | 1731065567

KK ULTRA D-Ring 15 mm - Sensogan 15 mm, 80 mm, D-Ring

164,90 €

Find your new olive head bit at SPRENGER

SATINOX Olivenkopftrense 14 mm einfach gebrochen Edelstahl rostfrei | 40373_125_56.png | 1731065509

SATINOX Olivenkopftrense 14 mm einfach gebrochen Edelstahl rostfrei | 40373_125_56.png | 1729433064

SATINOX Eggbutt bit 14 mm single jointed - Stainless steel

54,90 €

SATINOX D Ring 14 mm einfach gebrochen Edelstahl rostfrei | 4092513556_2.png | 1731065545

SATINOX D Ring 14 mm einfach gebrochen Edelstahl rostfrei | 4092513556_2.png | 1729433068

SATINOX D-Ring 14 mm single jointed - Stainless steel

54,90 €

Duo Olivenkopf 16 mm mit zweifacher Einsatzmöglichkeit Kunststoff weiß | 40319_00.png | 1731064641

Duo Olivenkopf 16 mm mit zweifacher Einsatzmöglichkeit Kunststoff weiß | 40319_Einsatz.png | 1731064642

Duo Eggbutt 16 mm with dual function - Plastic white 16 mm, 70 mm, Eggbutt

109,90 €

Nathe D Ring 20 mm mit biegsamer Stange | 40450_00.png | 1731065001

Nathe D Ring 20 mm mit biegsamer Stange | 40450_00.png | 1729432938

Nathe D-Ring snaffle 20 mm with flexible Mullen Mouth 20 mm, 75 mm

119,90 €

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