The Stainless Steel Tom Thumb Pelham Bit has the shorter cheek shanks that offer less leverage and are less severe than traditional longer shank pelhams. This bit combines the function of a snaffle and the action of a curb bit.
The optional curb rein attachment allows this bit to be ridden with one rein, two reins or a converter to vary the amount of pressure exerted on the poll and by the curb chain.
The optional curb rein attachment allows this bit to be ridden with one rein, two reins or a converter to vary the amount of pressure exerted on the poll and by the curb chain.
The single jointed mouthpiece applies pressure to the sides of the tongue, bars and lips. As rein pressure increases, the bit tightens in the horse's mouth providing greater control.
The mouthpiece of this snaffle bit is made of copper wire wrapped around a central core. It has a half cheek design, which means it has cheekpieces on only one side of the mouthpiece. The cheekpiece prevents the bit from sliding out of the horse’s mouth.
All JP bits feature curved bars that prevent the bit from hitting the roof of the horse's mouth and eliminate the nutcracker-like action that can pinch a horse's tongue. The unique curved shape of the mouthpiece offers many advantages.
Small rings proportioned for a small headed horse or pony. Stainless steel is the most common material for bits. Durable, easy to clean, tasteless and does not rust.
With 5.5" sliding cheeks. Each side of the bit is perfectly balanced to assure total comfort and response. Lost wax cast and hand polished from the highest grade of 18/8 Stainless Steel. Lifetime guarantee against rust.
The Pelham bit combines the function of a snaffle and the action of a curb bit.
The mouthpiece is slightly curved to accommodate the tongue and creates even pressure on the bars of the mouth and the horse's tongue.
The Pelham bit combines the function of a snaffle and the action of a curb bit. The top rein provides snaffle pressure to the tongue and corners of the mouth, while the bottom rein increases leverage and curb chain pressure.
Pelhams work on the poll, corners, bars, tongue and chin groove. The jointed mouthpiece lessens the nutcracker action. Copper and sweet iron encourage the horse to be softer in the mouth. Raised copper ribs help prevent the horse taking too much of a hold
