Olive head bits for horses
Olive head bits are characterised by a firm connection between the side rings and the bit piece. They are available as single broken, double broken and bar bits.
Interesting facts about olive head bits
Olive head bits are comparable to water snaffles in their mode of action, but the rein aids are transmitted more directly. Due to the firm connection between the mouthpiece and the ring, the bit lies quietly in the horse's mouth. This bit also makes it easier to guide the horse laterally.
Olive head bits are not recommended for young horses, if the horse is not yet familiar with a bit, or for riders with a hard hand or beginners with unsteady hands, as the movement is transferred directly to the tongue and is not cushioned. Olive head bits should generally be 0.5 to 1 cm smaller than a ring snaffle so that the side parts fit loosely on the horse's mouth.
Are olive head bits available in different materials?
Yes, they are available in different materials such as stainless steel, copper, rubber and plastic.
What types of olive head bits are there?
Olive head refers to the side part of a bit. Therefore, there are both single and double jointed bits and, of course, bits with an olive head side piece.
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