What kind of Pelham should i use?

Question

I was wanting to get a pelham for showing my cob, but dont know what is the best kind? I want one thats not strong or severe, just really for show. Whats kinder, a pelham with french link or a straight bar? and there are so many kinds aswell like a rugby pelham. Any info much appreciated!!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

a straight or otherwise called mullen pelham.  don't have the curb chain too tight as that can make the bit severe.  also the curb chain should have a lip strap which holds the chain in the correct place.  use of double reins is correct for showing.  when riding if most of the action is on the top rein then that is almost like use of your snaffle bit.  the bottom or curb rein is stronger.  the mildest way of using a pelham is to have the top rein held under the little finger with the curb rein a little loose between little finger and the next finger.

use of roundings on a pelham is frowned upon in showing.

hope you win lots of prizes.

Answer 3

A pelham is designed specifically for a strong horse. It doesn't have as much effect without the use of a curb chain, which comes into effect when the hands are lifted - I don't know a lot about showing but I believe riders hold their hands quite high.

There are less severe bits around that still look nice if you are only going for the good look. If your cob is light mouthed it's advisable not to use a pelham because he will become less respondant and harder mouthed. I have a horse that I am only allowed to use a pelham on when jumping. Apparently, if I use it all the time it will be as much use as a snaffle bit.. aka, I may as well be riding without a bridle because I have no control over him.

The only advice I could give now is if he is light mouthed find a less severe bit (pelham is well known to be one of the most severe) but if you really want a pelham look around on horse help sites for information on kinder kinds of pelhams. Hope I helped :)

Answer 4

If its for showing you should be going for a weymouth and bridoon, in a double bridle it is much nice to look at, far more correct for competing and  easier to judge the strengh as you have a pelham type and a snaffle type bit to use at once so it can be as sorf or as gentil as your hands allow

good luck

Answer 5

If experianced maby go for a rugby pelham or french link. If beggginer straight bar. Hope I helped

xox

Answer 6

Try a straight bar.

Answer 7

I would get a mullen mouth, they are probably the kindest of the pelhams.

They look like this...http://www.horsetackinternational.com/im...

Its sort of a hard rubber in the middle so it makes it niceer for the horses mouth and a little more comfortable.

It also doesnt get cold so it is good for horses that arnt good at taking the bit.

Good luck at your show.

Answer 8

A good pair of hands can use either.If your cob is very strong on the bit, look at the straight bar, you can provide some relief by adjusting the chain. My preference would be the french link. It will be easier on him when you ask for lateral work and turns. You can adjust yiour" brakes"   with the chain. Get both and practice a few times before you decide.The horses response will have a lot to do with your decision