Waldhausen Olive Head Snaffle, double jointed, stainless steel, 12.5 cm

Stable Position and Gentle Action: The Waldhausen Olive Head Snaffle, double jointed

The Waldhausen Olive Head Snaffle, double jointed, is a first-class choice for riders looking for a stable connection and a particularly mouth-friendly effect. Thanks to the fixed olive-head shape of the side pieces, your horse benefits from a quiet position of the bit in the mouth. Since the rings do not run loosely through the mouthpiece, unpleasant pinching of the sensitive corners of the mouth is reliably prevented. In addition, the fixed side pieces offer a gentle lateral limit, which makes turning noticeably easier.

The double-jointed mouthpiece distributes pressure evenly over the tongue and the bars when the reins are pulled. Made from proven stainless steel, the bit proves to be extremely durable, easy to care for, and rust-free in daily training. The smooth surface is completely without any taste of its own and has only a minimal effect on your horse's natural saliva production. The bit thickness is optimally adapted to the respective size: up to a bit width of 12.5 cm it is 14 mm, from a width of 13.5 cm it is 16 mm.

Overview:

• Double-jointed mouthpiece for even pressure distribution
• Fixed olive-head side pieces protect the corners of the mouth from pinching
• Particularly quiet and stable position in the horse's mouth
• Supports turning through gentle lateral guidance
• Made of durable and rust-proof stainless steel
• Smooth, hygienic surface with no taste of its own
• Bit thickness functionally adapted to the respective width

Technical Specifications:

• Bit type: Olive head snaffle
• Mouthpiece: Double jointed
• Material: Stainless steel
• Ring diameter: 7 cm
• Bit thickness (up to 12.5 cm width): 14 mm
• Bit thickness (from 13.5 cm width): 16 mm
• Material properties: Rust-proof, neutral taste

Scope of Delivery:

1x Waldhausen Olive Head Snaffle, double jointed

Questions & Answers:

What is the difference between an olive head snaffle and a regular loose ring snaffle?
With a classic loose ring snaffle, the rings run loosely through the mouthpiece, which can cause skin folds on the lips to get pinched. With the Waldhausen Olive Head Snaffle, double jointed, the side pieces are firmly connected to the mouthpiece. This effectively protects your horse's corners of the mouth and ensures that the bit lies much more quietly in the mouth and cannot be pulled through when the reins are used.

Why does the bit thickness vary between sizes?
The mouthpiece thickness is matched to the bit width to suit the anatomical space available. Smaller horses and ponies (up to 12.5 cm width) usually have less room in the mouth, so the bit is kept slightly slimmer at 14 mm. Larger horse heads from 13.5 cm width get an optimal, gentle pressure distribution at 16 mm.