Made up of multiple ball links, this bit is flexible in all directions, moulding around the horse?s mouth offering even pressure and natural movement. Encourages a soft contact and discourages fixing and leaning on the forehand.
The Mikmar Pelham Bit (with straight mouthpiece) incorporates the traditional Pelham cheek pieces with the unique light-weight Mikmar mouthpiece. This bit operates through both direct action and leverage, using a curb chain or leather curb strap.
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.
The Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth and without the dangers posed by the arms of a full cheek snaffle.
The Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth and without the dangers posed by the arms of a full cheek snaffle.
The Dee ring compromises between an eggbutt and a full cheek snaffle, preventing pinching at the corners of the mouth and the dangers posed by the arms of a full cheek . The slow twist mouthpiece creates pressure points on the bars making a stronger bit.
The gag action of this bit provides leverage and poll pressure to the horse. Thicker mouthpiece is softer on the corners and the bars of the mouth and pressure created by the reins is spread over a larger surface area.
The French link in this bit means pressure is applied to both sides of the tongue. Horses with low palates may find this bit more comfortable as the mouthpiece should not contact the palate when the bit is in action.
The universal bit combines poll pressure and leverage for a mild gag action. The sweet iron and copper link aid salivation and acceptance. Sweet iron mouthpieces are designed to oxidize to produce a sweet taste which helps with mouthing.
Very similar to a full cheek snaffle, the narrow arms which project above and below the rings prevent the mouthpiece from sliding in the horses mouth and emphasize the turning aid. The loose rings discourage fixing and leaning on the forehand.
The full cheek snaffle has narrow arms which project above and below the rings, preventing the mouthpiece from sliding in the horses mouth and to emphasize the tuning aid. French link offers independent control over two sides of the mouth.
