The mouth is one of the most sensitive parts of the horse’s body.
Therefore, it is important to treat it very carefully. The bit in the
horse’s mouth is a significant connection between rider and horse. It is
the company philosophy of SPRENGER to enable a humane communication
with the horse which provides clear instructions at the same time.
New product development based on the research results
After analyzing all the results,
we were able to produce new sample bits which were perfectly adapted to
the anatomy of the horse’s mouth. These samples were then given to
several test stables to find the bit that provides clear instructions
through the reins. We achieved the best results with a double jointed
bit. In contrast to the old version the middle link was shortened and
angled forward by 45°.
It turned out that only with this angle the middle link lies gently on
the tongue resulting in even and constant contact to allow clear
instructions and to keep the horse on the bit. No other angle brings the
required effect, so neither a middle link turned by 20° nor by 60°
achieves the effect of the KK-Ultra bits. 45° is the magic angle. The
KK-Ultra bits have meanwhile established from the field of spare time
riders up to professional sport and stand as an epitome for humane and
effective riding.
The success of the KK-Ultra bits shows that it was right to develop
these new bits and we are proud to be the first company in history that
has ever done such a groundbreaking research.
