Which is better...nathe/happymouth/sprenger?

[madhector]

My 4yr old seems to like a straightbar non metal bit, and is currently in a happymouth straightbar loosering. It is a bit big for her though so will need to get her a smaller one. Before I do, wondered if I should get her the nathe or sprenger verson? Are they better/kinder/longer lasting?


Which would you recomend?



Thanks

 

[Nailed]

I persoanlly adore Sprenger bits.
Lou x

 

[flyingfeet]

The material of a nathe is lovely - totally different to a happy mouth. The material is soft, completely flexible and with a warmer feeling that the more plasticky types

I haven't seen a sprenger so I cannot compare, but think they may be similar.

 

[maggiesmum]

I prefer a nathe to happy mouth.

 

[Meandtheboys]

Nathe for me too everytime......one in a pelham and the other in a snaffle

 

[connie1288]

Nathe over happy mouth every time, sprenger are very similar to nathe, but from my experience harder to get hold of!
Equiport do a HUGE range of nathe bits.

 

[Thistle]

Nathe is lovely, soft and flexible. Have a look at the Sprenger Duq, it comes in 2 thicknesses, the thinner one suiting our mare better.

 

[nicky_jakey]

I've got both Nathe & Sprenger Duo (I assume this is the Sprenger you mean?). Both very similar. Think my boy goes slightly better in the Duo but not much in it.
The duo is a bit harder to get hold of - mine came from Germany.

Have never tried the 'Happy mouth' and wouldn't bother!

 

[saddlesore]

I have the nathe and the sprenger duo. I prefer the duo as it allows a little more tongue room. That said, both are much better than happy mouth! FWIW my young horse ate his happy mouth and his never touched the duo or nathe - so for me, yes, they last longer!