Design: Curved mouthpiece with upward curve and jointed barrel in center. 1 1/2" Port.
Function:
• Downward pressure on top of bars
• No tongue pressure
• Some palate pressure
• Turns solid when asking for a stop
Special Note: A very mild mouthpiece that works well for mature and finished horses, be cautious of using on younger horses
Cheek Design: Using two reins, the Pelham is a combination between a Dee ring and straight shank. The Pelham has three rings on the shank: the top ring is for the headpiece and curb chain, the centre Dee ring for the first rein and the bottom ring is for the second rein.
Cheek Function: Operates as both a direct action and leverage bit using a curb strap or chain. With pressure on the first rein, it works as a direct action bit, exerting the same amount of pressure on the mouth as on the reins.
With pressure on the second or bottom rein, it works as a leverage bit, tilting the mouthpiece forward and applying pressure to the parts of the mouth, curb and poll.