Herm Sprenger Novocontact Loose Ring Snaffle. Novocontact bits are designed to create a unique oval shape which widesn teh contact surface on the tongue whle the rider keeps a steady contact improving the interaction between horse and rider. Product Details: Mouthpiece: Double Jointed Thickness: 16 mm Rings: 70 mm Oval Shape offers enhanced contact surface Soft impact with normal contact More intesnive impact with stronger rein aids Beneficial for horses that occasionally tend to pull against the bit, but are too sensitive to be ridden in stronger bits.