Bits

Bits and spurs - The bit, also known as the mouthpiece, is an important part of the connection between horse and rider. De Kroo Ruitersport has a gigantic assortment in bits for the professional competition rider as well as the recreational rider. Are you looking for a bit for your horse? Then you've come to the right place! Sizes of the horse bits Standard sizes for horse bits are hard to assign, but the scheme below will show a good picture. 9/9,5cm: Small Shetland ponies 10,5 cm: A,B and small C ponies 11,5 cm: D and E ponies 12,5 cm: Large E ponies and small horses 13,5 cm: Regular horse 14,5 cm: Horses with an extra wide mouth                                                                                                Materials for bits and spurs for horses Sweet Copper allows for a better acceptance of the bit as a result of which the horse can be more enjoyable in the mouth   BR Apple Mouth is a soft mouthpiece with apple flavour and has a stainless steel core for maximum strength. These bits are ideal for horses which accept other materials badly. The bits stimulate the chewing and have a relaxing effect. The substance used to create a pleasant apple scent is also used in the food industy and is unharmful for the horse.   Cuprion is a material with a high copper content as as result of which the horse usually accepts the bit faster and has a higher cheweing and relaxing effect.   Blue Steel of Sweet Iron develops by contact with (air) humidity surface rust. The sweet taste of this stimulates the saliva production as a result of which the bit is accepted better. The horse will foam more. Because of the fact that the Sweet Iron has been heated for a short ammount of time, it obtained a nice deep blue color. The rust process (oxidation) changes the blue color of the Sweet Iron bits to brown grey. For an even better communication between rider and horse.   Sensogan is composed of 75% copper, 13% manganese and 12% zinc. Due to this composition the material oxidizes gradually. The oxidation results in a pleasant taste, making the horse accept the bit faster and relax it. In addition, it stimulates the saliva production, it is helpful in the prevention of muscle sensitivities and helps in building muscles. Sensogan helps reduce stress and has the additional advantage of discolouring less rapidly and as a result is easy to maintain.