Pelhams
Pelhams seem to get a bad press these days and are deemed to be old fashioned by some But I love Pelhams and think they should have a place in our thoughts when we are choosing bits for our Horses and Ponies
I think the same good Bitting principles should apply the Pelham must be well made, symmetrical, have a comfortable mouthpiece to sit well and follow the conformation inside the horses mouth and have a well balanced cheek piece of an appropriate size for the Horse or Pony it is fitted to. And give good understandable signals, release and reward.
Trying to spend your money well is important and trying to make tack and equipment dual purpose is always a good idea if possible So if the Horse or Pony or Cob that you are riding is multi tasking and needs something a little more than a Snaffle to do some of the work you do and perhaps one of the jobs it does or you might like to try in the future might be a Show Class or a Working Hunter Class or a Sponsored ride then perhaps a Pelham worn with Roundings for your Polework or Jump clinics or an exciting ride in company could then have two reins on for some Showing or Equitation Classes making it very versatile.
I think the same good Bitting principles should apply the Pelham must be well made, symmetrical, have a comfortable mouthpiece to sit well and follow the conformation inside the horses mouth and have a well balanced cheek piece of an appropriate size for the Horse or Pony it is fitted to. And give good understandable signals, release and reward.
Trying to spend your money well is important and trying to make tack and equipment dual purpose is always a good idea if possible So if the Horse or Pony or Cob that you are riding is multi tasking and needs something a little more than a Snaffle to do some of the work you do and perhaps one of the jobs it does or you might like to try in the future might be a Show Class or a Working Hunter Class or a Sponsored ride then perhaps a Pelham worn with Roundings for your Polework or Jump clinics or an exciting ride in company could then have two reins on for some Showing or Equitation Classes making it very versatile.
Connect Pelham
The Contour is a slightly thicker 14mm very rounded comfortable Lozenge with lots of release and reward built into the design of the mouthpiece and It makes a really nice Pelham
The cheek is well balanced and gives an overall even balance of three pressures with excellent release and reward to give good clear understandable signals
The chain is carried well on the upper part of the lower jaw encouraging the Horse to reach forward into the contact but dissuades it from hanging and encourages lightness
Very useful for any Horse or Pony that has
The cheek is well balanced and gives an overall even balance of three pressures with excellent release and reward to give good clear understandable signals
The chain is carried well on the upper part of the lower jaw encouraging the Horse to reach forward into the contact but dissuades it from hanging and encourages lightness
Very useful for any Horse or Pony that has
- Been pinched by a mouthpiece in the past
- Needs to take up a more even contact in the reins
- Needs more directional support
- Needs to have a bit more lightness in its frame
Finesse Show Pelham
The Finesse Mouthpiece is an even feel for the Horse or Pony right across the whole of the tongue and lower jaw in a round curved sweep This particular Pelham is a Show Pelham built on a 4 3/4 Cheek so looks especially good on a small neat face of either a Pony or of a Horse that is very elegant and has a neat small mouth and especially good with a Horse with a short smile This Pelham will not work on larger Horses that need a substantial cheek
Suitable for Horses or Ponies that need
Suitable for Horses or Ponies that need
- An even feel across the inside of the mouth
- To sit up in the Bridle
- To be a little lighter in the frame
- a neat small look to the bridle to complement a pretty face
Confidence Pelham
- The Confidence Mouthpiece allows the Horse more tongue room in the centre of the bit and the generous forward curve to the bar of the mouthpiece allows for jaw and tongue room behind the bit and as a non jointed bit has no pinch or collapse to the signal. As the reins are used together the whole mouthpiece is pulled backwards onto the tongue evenly pressing the tongue down into the lower jaw until it reaches the bars of the mouth, the tongue has plenty of room to move up and fill the space created by the port.
- Just going into a Pelham
- Need more jaw and tongue room
- Have been in a very restrictive Pelham and need to relax again
- or are very busy in the mouth
Symmetry Pelham
The Symmetry this is the only one of my mouthpieces that does two completely different things if a horse is very busy in the mouth and is too light and needs to draw the rein forward this mouthpieces actively encourages a horse to move towards and push his tongue forward to the contact .As the reins are used together the whole mouthpiece curves around the tongue the tongue evenly pressing the tongue down into the lower jaw. This mouth will be too exacting on this cheek if the Horse has a tendency to put the tongue over the bit. At the other end of the scale if a Horse is very heavy and solid on the bit the Symmetry often lightens them up as long as again there is not tendency to put the tongue over the bit
Very useful for Horses or Ponies that are uncomfortable with
· any sort of joint or joints
· any pinch or collapse to the mouthpiece
· or are very busy in the mouth
· or do not draw the contact forward
· or at the other end of the scale are very solid and heavy on the rein
Very useful for Horses or Ponies that are uncomfortable with
· any sort of joint or joints
· any pinch or collapse to the mouthpiece
· or are very busy in the mouth
· or do not draw the contact forward
· or at the other end of the scale are very solid and heavy on the rein
Doubler Pelham
The Doubler mouthpiece instead of having large wide joints that do not fit well between the top of the Horses tongue and the roof of the mouth this bit has small ball bearings and a very small barrel. As the reins are used together the whole mouthpiece is pulled around the tongue and lower jaw, the mouthpiece has a structured feel in the centre of the tongue to dissuade leaning on the bit.
Very useful for Horse or Ponies that need to
· Pay more heed to the mouthpiece
· Are a little strong and too forward into the bit
· That block on one side as you flex or turn
· That are a little heavy in the hands
Sizing it would appear in cm that they only come in 5 5 1/4" and 5 3/4" in reality I have not had any problems fitting them the 5 3/4 does not come up very big and I have successfully fitted it so would say its more like 5 1/2" if that is any help
Very useful for Horse or Ponies that need to
· Pay more heed to the mouthpiece
· Are a little strong and too forward into the bit
· That block on one side as you flex or turn
· That are a little heavy in the hands
Sizing it would appear in cm that they only come in 5 5 1/4" and 5 3/4" in reality I have not had any problems fitting them the 5 3/4 does not come up very big and I have successfully fitted it so would say its more like 5 1/2" if that is any help