The Sweet Iron Port Pelham Bit is designed for horses that react to tongue pressure while also benefiting from leverage and adjustable rein options.
This bit features a solid medium port mouthpiece that creates space for the tongue. By lifting the center of the mouthpiece away from the tongue, pressure on the tongue is reduced. This design can help promote improved bit acceptance for horses with sensitive mouths or tongues.
The mouthpiece is handmade in sweet iron. The warming effect and mild sweet taste produced in the horse’s mouth encourage increased mouthing and salivation, which can support a softer and more relaxed feel in the contact.
The Pelham cheekpiece combines direct rein action with leverage. When used with two reins, the upper rein acts more directly on the mouthpiece while the lower rein introduces leverage, increasing poll and mouth pressure as the reins engage.
When used with a curb chain or curb strap, pressure is applied to the chin and jaw. This encourages the horse to maintain a balanced head position while allowing the rider to adjust the level of influence through rein use.
The Sweet Iron Port Pelham Bit combines tongue relief, sweet iron responsiveness, and leverage options in a single cheekpiece.
Material: Sweet Iron
Mouth Thickness: 14mm
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