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Clear Signals, Gentle Contact: The Eggbutt Snaffle anatomical, single jointed

The Waldhausen Eggbutt Snaffle anatomical, single jointed combines direct aids with high wearing comfort for your horse. The standout feature is the anatomically shaped mouthpiece, which gently follows the natural contours of your horse's mouth. Combined with the single-jointed design, the bit acts precisely and without delay on the tongue and bars of the lower jaw when you take up the reins. The good fit in the mouth promotes even pressure distribution, supporting calm chewing and faster acceptance of the bit.

Thanks to the fixed eggbutt shape, your horse benefits from a steady and stable position in the mouth. Since the side pieces are fixed to the mouthpiece, uncomfortable pinching of the sensitive corners of the mouth is completely impossible. The fixed rings also provide gentle lateral guidance, which simplifies turning. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the bit is durable, easy to care for, and completely rust-proof. The smooth surface has no inherent taste and only minimally influences your horse's natural salivation.

Overview:

  • Anatomically shaped mouthpiece for an optimal fit
  • Single-jointed design for direct and precise aids
  • Fixed eggbutt side pieces reliably protect the corners of the mouth from pinching
  • Stable position in the horse's mouth and gentle lateral guidance in turns
  • Promotes optimal chewing through even pressure on the tongue
  • Made from durable and completely rust-proof stainless steel
  • Smooth, hygienic surface with no inherent taste

Technical Specifications:

  • Bit type: Eggbutt snaffle
  • Mouthpiece: Single-jointed, anatomically shaped
  • 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 Eggbutt Snaffle anatomical, single jointed

Questions & Answers:

What is the effect of combining an anatomical shape with a single joint?
The anatomical curve ensures that the mouthpiece fits the shape of the tongue and bars better and lies more evenly when at rest. When you take up the reins, the single-jointed design acts very directly and precisely without the bit becoming uncomfortably bulky or putting pressure on the palate.

Why is this bit particularly suitable for horses with sensitive corners of the mouth?
With a classic loose ring snaffle, the rings run freely through the mouthpiece, which can cause skin folds to get pinched. With an eggbutt snaffle, the side pieces are fixed, so there are no moving gaps near the lips, which effectively prevents chafing and injuries to the corners of the mouth.

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