Lusitano Eggbutt Snaffle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Lusitano is lorinery at its most exacting: a hand-finished sweet-iron mouthpiece, balanced cheeks, and geometry drawn from cast studies of the equine mouth.
The engineering brief was simple: professional performance, silent operation, effortless daily use.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Mouthpiece in hand-polished sweet-iron promoting gentle salivation and acceptance
- Every surface hand-finished — no casting seams, ever, where the horse can feel them
- Individually weighed and paired lock-nuts on stainless loose rings
- Anatomically curved port giving true tongue relief without palate pressure
- Precision-balanced cheeks that hang neutrally at rest
Specifications
| Mouthpiece | Sweet iron with copper inlay |
| Cheeks | Stainless, hand-balanced |
| Sizes | 12.5 / 13.5 cm |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.4 kg |
| Made in | European Union |
Care & Maintenance
Surfaces need only mild soap and water; avoid chlorine-based agents. Inspect fixings annually — a torque check takes minutes and keeps everything silent and true.
Questions, Answered
Is the leather ready to use?
Yes — every piece is conditioned, waxed and inspected before dispatch. A light wipe with balsam after the first wet ride is all we suggest.
Does it match other OLVENIQ pieces?
Yes — leathers, dyes and hardware are standardised across the collection, so bridle, breastplate and saddle age together as one set.