The flexi jointed mouth pelham has a single jointed mouthpiece which has a softened action due to the plastic covered mouthpiece which acts mostly on the bars and occasionally the palate of the horses mouth. The jointed mouthpiece can effect the way the curb acts and lessens the direct action of the curb, but puts slightly more pressure on the bars of the mouth and the palate. The flexi jointed pelham is useful for horses who tend to put their head down as this particular polyurethane jointed mouthpiece often has the effect of raising the horses head. Pelham bits are designed to be used with two reins, the 'snaffle' rein on the larger ring which should have a constant contact, and the curb rein is attached to the smaller loose bottom ring and is used when needed.
The small hole in the shank just above the curb ring is for a lip strap, not essential but correct for showing and helps to keep the curb chain flat. If the rider wishes to use only one pair of reins, roundings can be used to join the snaffle and curb rings together and the reins go on the loop of leather to give an action on both mouthpiece and curb when the rein is pulled.
Available in Stainless Steel/Plastic in 5.5' or 6'.
Please note that bits which have had the tags removed or have been in contact with the horses mouth cannot be returned for health & safety reasons.
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