Korsteel Stainless Steel Jointed Pelham Bit

The Korsteel Stainless Steel Jointed Pelham Bit has a single jointed mouthpiece which acts on the bars and sometimes the palate of the horses mouth.

The broken mouthpiece can effect the way the curb comes into play and lessen the direct action of the curb, but putting more pressure on the bars of the mouth and possibly the palate.

The jointed pelham can be good for horses that tend to put their head down as the 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.

• Jointed mouthpiece exerts pressure on the bars and roof of the mouth
• Ideally used with two reins, but one rein can be used if roundings are used
• Bit strength: quite strong