Sprenger TURNADO Loose Ring Snaffle 16mm Mouth 70mm Ring. The Sprenger TURNADO Loose Ring Snaffle is a new generation of bits with a unique mouthpiece that is turned 45 degrees. The special rotation is marked by a slightly abrasive surface in the centre part of the mouthpiece. The TURNADO's innovative angled mouthpiece ensures the rein aids reach the horse precisely, but in a soft way due to the pressure being evenly distributed across the tongue. The TURNADO can help prevent tongue vices, it promotes healthy chewing activity for the horse and enables perfect communication between horse and rider, whilst the loose ring design discourages the horse from leaning and grabbing hold of the bit. Read more… The TURNADO Loose Ring Snaffle 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. 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 the TURNADO Loose Ring Snaffle has the horse's well being in mind, thus leadin