Sprenger HS Weymouth 5cm Lower Cheeks
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Description
The Sprenger HS Weymouth 5cm Lower Cheeks is a double bridle Weymouth bit featuring a Sensogan mouthpiece with a straight bar and slight port. The 5cm lower cheeks create a more direct leverage effect, making a sensitive rider's hand important. Available in 125mm, 135mm and 145mm.
- Sensogan mouthpiece - straight bar with slight port
- No contact with the sensitive palate
- Steady, even pressure transmitted across the whole tongue width, including the centre and tongue edges
- Ideal choice for horses with a flat palatal arch
- 5cm cheeks mean leverage effect sets in more directly - sensitive rider's hand necessary
- 16mm mouth piece
- When fitting, the bit should typically be chosen 1/2 to 1 cm smaller than the snaffle, as the horse's mouth is narrower where the Weymouth sits
- Side parts should sit close to the corners of the mouth
- Chin chain should be adjusted so the shank can rotate to approximately 45°
Colour: Sensogan
Sizes available: 125mm, 135mm, 145mm
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Specifications
| Brand | Sprenger |
|---|---|
| Model | HS Weymouth 5cm Lower Cheeks |
| Mouthpiece Material | Sensogan |
| Mouthpiece Style | Straight bar with slight port |
| Mouthpiece Thickness | 16mm |
| Cheek Length | 5cm |
| Size Range | 125mm, 135mm, 145mm |
| Palate Contact | None - no contact with the sensitive palate |
| Pressure Distribution | Steady, even pressure across the whole tongue width |
| Recommended Chin Chain Angle | Approximately 45° |
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the Sprenger HS Weymouth 5cm Lower Cheeks come in?
This Weymouth is available in three sizes: 125mm, 135mm and 145mm.
Why should I size down when choosing this Weymouth compared to my snaffle?
Where the Weymouth sits in the horse's mouth, the mouth is narrower than at the snaffle position. Sprenger recommend choosing the Weymouth 1/2 to 1 cm smaller than the snaffle bit you use.
What does the 5cm cheek length mean for how this bit works?
The 5cm lower cheeks mean the leverage effect sets in more directly and quickly compared to a longer-cheeked Weymouth. This makes a sensitive and educated rider's hand particularly important when using this bit.
Is this Weymouth suitable for horses with a flat palate?
Yes. The straight bar with slight port is described as an ideal choice for horses with a flat palatal arch, as the design avoids contact with the sensitive palate.
What is Sensogan and what does it refer to on this bit?
Sensogan is the material used for the mouthpiece of this Weymouth bit. It is the finish/colour listed for this product. Sprenger use Sensogan as a specific alloy for their mouthpieces.
How should the chin chain be adjusted on this Weymouth?
The chin chain should be adjusted so that the shank is able to rotate to an angle of approximately 45° before the chain comes into contact.
SKU: ZPS42178358SPS42178-125-78
Sprenger HS Weymouth 5cm Lower Cheeks