Sprenger Max Control D-ring Snaffle With Lockup – Double Jointed

 Sprenger Max Control D-ring Snaffle with lockup is a double jointed bit with a locking action which is used as a correction or training bit which locks at a certain angle and thus becomes a straight bar.
The bit sits very comfortably in the horses mouth when the horse is working properly. When the horse opposes the riders hands resulting in excess pressure on the contact with the riders hands the more intensive straight bar action of the bit comes in to play automatically, which transfers pressure directly onto the tongue area at the point of lock up. This has the effect of reinforcing strongly the riders instructions and when the horse complies the locking action ceases and the horse is rewarded by the immediate reduction in pressure over the tongue area which has an important association for the horses understanding that being compliant is far more comfortable.

• Double jointed training or correction bit.
• Locks at a certain angle and operates like a straight bar.
• The locking mechanism takes effect when the horse gets strong or opposes the riders hand.
• Unlocks immediately when the contact gets softer.
• Allows direct pressure transmission on the tongue and lower jaw due at the point of lockup the bit becomes a fixed mouthpiece.
• The lateral contact helps horses that tend to fall out through the shoulder whilst riding or approaching an obstacle.
• Thickness: 16mm
• Ring Diameter: 80mm

Material: Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chrome and nickel and has a high breaking strength. It is neutral in taste, has no saliva activating properties and therefore does not increase the mouthing activity of a horse. All Sprenger stainless steel bits are made with a high grade alloy and fulfil the highest quality standards.