Sprenger Flex Control Loose Ring Snaffle 18mm Mouth 70mm Ring. The Sprenger Flex Control Loose Ring Snaffle is a single jointed bit which is covered with a soft and flexible rubber to protect sensitive horses in their tender mouth spots. The moveable rubber enables the rider to achieve the contact and throughness with the horse, whilst the loose ring design discourages the horse from leaning and grabbing hold of the bit. The Flex Control bit is made from SENSOGAN which is a new scientifically proven bit material developed by Sprenger, SENSOGAN is the result of on-going development and improvement of Sprenger's original bit material AURIGAN. Read more… The distictive composition of copper, manganese and zinc give a much smoother and more regulated process of oxidation. SENSOGAN has been tested and proven to have a very positive effect on the horse's motivation and willingness to perform as well as contentment in the rider's contact. SENSOGAN has a reduced copper content / discharge which ensures the bit keeps it's white-gold colour for a longer period of time. The new special ingredient is manganese which is an important micro-nutrient which is a crucial activator and component of enzymes, it is also important for building up connective tissues and muscle and energy metabolism. Manganese is helpful in preventing muscle tension and in supporting stress reduction, it can also be an effective antihistamine and could prevent allergic skin reactions. The horse feed industry recognises manganese as a promising food additive important in the nutrition of sport horses. The materials and design of Flex Control Loose Ring Snaffle Bit has the horse's well being in mind, thus leading to a more comfortable, happy horse that is more accepting to the aids and rider's contact. The Mouthpiece is 18mm in thickness and made from SENSOGAN. The Cheek Pieces are 70mm in width and are made from Stainless Steel. The Flex Control Loose Ring Snaffle is dressage legal a