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SPRENGER bar bits - Optimum control and fine action
In contrast to single jointed bits or double broken bitsbar bits have an unbroken, continuous mouthpiece. Bar bits are an ideal choice for riders looking for precise action and even pressure distribution in the horse's mouth. As with all SPRENGER bits, SPRENGER bar bits are characterized by the highest quality and careful workmanship. The various designs, such as the olive head bar bit, offer different advantages that are useful for both leisure riders and sporting use.
Features and advantages of a Sprenger bar bit
The bar bit is manufactured by SPRENGER from high-quality materials that ensure a long service life and optimum comfort. The unbroken shape of the bit distributes the pressure evenly over the entire tongue surface and the horse's lower jaw, which is particularly beneficial for sensitive horses. A bar bit with tongue clearance relieves pressure on the middle of the tongue and is therefore more suitable for horses that do not like pressure on the middle of the tongue or for horses with a thick tongue. The versions in different thicknesses, such as the bar bit 14mm or 16mm, and the different side pieces, such as loose rings or olive head or D-rings, offer a tailor-made solution for your horse's individual needs.
With all bar bits, as with any other bit, it is important to choose the right size. If the bit is too large, the bar can quickly tilt when the reins are applied on one side. In general, a one-sided effect is hardly possible, which is why horses ridden with a bar bit should be able to be ridden independently of the reins and stand very well on weight and leg aids. As the development of position and bending is hardly possible in dressage work, bar bits are mainly used in show jumping.
Effect of bar bits
The bar bit effect differs depending on the shape and design. A bar bit offers an even distribution of pressure, which is particularly suitable for horses that are sensitive to punctual pressure. The bar bit olive head is characterized by its special shape of the bit rings, which prevents pinching of the lips and offers a more stable position in the horse's mouth.
More specialized bit shapes, such as the Pelham or the jumping curb bit or snaffle bit are also available as bar bits.
Variants and designs of Sprenger bar bits
Sprenger offers a wide range of bar bits in various designs to meet different requirements. The range includes the classic bar bit, the bar bit with tongue clearance as well as models in various thicknesses, such as the bar bit 14mm, which enables a fine and precise action. You can choose the right bit depending on the desired intensity of action and the specific requirements of your horse.
The SPRENGER MAX-Control bits are a good alternative to bar bits. With a slight constant contact, these bits behave like normal double jointed models, but turn into a bar as soon as the horse becomes strong and tries to evade the aids.
NATHE bar bits
In addition to the high-quality SPRENGER bar bits, NATHE bar bits are also a first-class choice for horses that are particularly sensitive to metal bits. NATHE bits are made of thermoplastic, which is particularly smooth and mouth-friendly. This enables a gentle yet precise effect on the horse's mouth, which is ideal for sensitive horses. A NATHE bar bit also offers even pressure distribution and a quiet position of the bit on the tongue. You can also choose different side pieces for NATHE bar bits to best suit your horse.
