Sprenger HS French Weymouth
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Description
The Sprenger HS French Weymouth is a double bridle Weymouth bit featuring a Sensogan mouthpiece with a straight bar and slight port design. The 14mm mouthpiece is slightly curved and transmits steady, even pressure across the whole tongue-width and the lower jaw bone, with no contact to the sensitive palate. Available in three sizes: 125mm, 135mm, and 145mm.
- 14mm Sensogan mouthpiece
- Straight bar with slight port - no contact to the sensitive palate
- Slightly curved design
- Steady, even pressure transmitted onto the whole tongue-width and the lower jaw bone
- Ideal for horses with a small oral cavity
- The cantle (cheek piece) should typically be chosen 1/2 to 1 cm smaller than the underlay, as the horse's mouth is narrower where the bit sits
- Side parts should close close to the corners of the mouth
- Chin chain should be adjusted so the shank can be angled to approximately 45°
Colour: Sensogan
Available sizes: 125mm, 135mm, 145mm
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Specifications
| Brand | Sprenger |
|---|---|
| Model | HS French Weymouth |
| Mouthpiece Material | Sensogan |
| Mouthpiece Thickness | 14mm |
| Mouthpiece Shape | Straight bar with slight port, slightly curved |
| Palate Contact | None - no contact to the sensitive palate |
| Pressure Distribution | Steady, even pressure across whole tongue-width and lower jaw bone |
| Recommended Use | Ideal for horses with a small oral cavity |
| Colour / Finish | Sensogan |
| Size Range | 125mm, 135mm, 145mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the Sprenger HS French Weymouth come in?
The Sprenger HS French Weymouth is available in three sizes: 125mm, 135mm, and 145mm.
What is the mouthpiece material and thickness on this Weymouth?
The mouthpiece is made from Sensogan and measures 14mm in thickness.
Why is this bit described as suitable for horses with a small oral cavity?
The straight bar with slight port design means there is no contact with the sensitive palate, and the slightly curved shape transmits steady, even pressure across the tongue-width and lower jaw bone - making it well suited to horses with a smaller oral cavity.
How should the size be chosen relative to the underlay when fitting this Weymouth?
Because the horse's mouth is narrower where the bit sits, the Weymouth cheek piece should typically be chosen 1/2 to 1 cm smaller than the underlay size.
How should the chin chain be adjusted on the Sprenger HS French Weymouth?
The chin chain should be adjusted so that the shank can be brought to an angle of approximately 45°.
SKU: ZPS42264349SPS42264-125-78
Sprenger HS French Weymouth