Pelhams
Pelhams often get a bad reputation these days and are sometimes considered old-fashioned. However, I am very fond of Pelhams and believe they still deserve a place when choosing bits for our horses and ponies. When they are well made and properly balanced, they can work extremely well.
The same good bitting principles should always apply. A Pelham should be well made, symmetrical, and have a comfortable mouthpiece that sits correctly and follows the conformation of the horse’s mouth. The cheek pieces should also be well balanced and appropriately sized for the horse or pony. Most importantly, the bit should provide clear, understandable signals, with effective release and reward.
It is always important to spend money wisely, and where possible, choose tack and equipment that can serve more than one purpose.
If your horse, pony, or cob is versatile and requires something a little stronger than a snaffle for certain activities, a Pelham can be a very practical option.
For example, if you take part in, or may wish to try, showing classes, working hunter classes, or sponsored rides, a Pelham can be used with roundings for activities such as polework, jump clinics, or fun rides in company. It can then be used with two reins for showing or equitation classes, making it a highly versatile choice.
Hartwell Rugby Pelham
Contour Pelham
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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
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Been pinched by a mouthpiece in the past
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Needs to take up a more even contact in the reins
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Needs more directional support
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Needs to have a bit more lightness in its frame
Finesse Mini Show Pelham
The Finesse Show Pelham the 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
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An even feel across the inside of the mouth
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To sit up in the Bridle
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To be a little lighter in the frame
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a neat small look to the bridle to complement a pretty face