Adjustable pelham roundings

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can someone explain to me how these work please? Or if they actually work somewhat not a gimmick.
 
I’ve not seen those before. The only purpose of roundings is to allow one single rein to action two rings of a bit at once. I can’t see anything that these do, that traditional roundings wouldn’t?
 
I have those. Got them so I could adjust the curb action as wasn't sure how my horse was going to react to it, but didn't want the bother of double reins (a skill i want to learn but just never got round to!). The Pelham didn't have the desired effect in any case, he just tucked his nose in to his chest and tanked through it. I used a Universal gag with better results, but didn't need roundings for that as just used one rein. He was a real awkward one when it came to bitting. If he were still here now I'd have been getting a bit fit consultant out, if he was going to come back into any meaningful work. If, if, if.

Anyway... as far as I'm aware, you can't activate (or not) the curb whilst using these roundings, all they do is allow you to decide how much curb action you want prior to getting on. It's meant to be more precise than your regular roundings. I decided it would be a better option anyway; and judging by how curled up my horse went with the curb on the lightest setting, I'm glad I did.
 
ponyparty said:
I have those. Got them so I could adjust the curb action as wasn't sure how my horse was going to react to it, but didn't want the bother of double reins (a skill i want to learn but just never got round to!). The Pelham didn't have the desired effect in any case, he just tucked his nose in to his chest and tanked through it. I used a Universal gag with better results, but didn't need roundings for that as just used one rein. He was a real awkward one when it came to bitting. If he were still here now I'd have been getting a bit fit consultant out, if he was going to come back into any meaningful work. If, if, if.

Anyway... as far as I'm aware, you can't activate (or not) the curb whilst using these roundings, all they do is allow you to decide how much curb action you want prior to getting on. It's meant to be more precise than your regular roundings. I decided it would be a better option anyway; and judging by how curled up my horse went with the curb on the lightest setting, I'm glad I did.
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Ok thank you for that - all very useful information to me :)
 
The Fuzzy Furry said:
Not for me, prefer 2 reins on bits designed for them :)
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I know I know... going to stick my head above the parapet and after much trial and error (dangerous lack of braking situations) and re schooling from scratch to listen; this is the first bit situation he’s been happy and settled with. I couldn’t get a bridle on at one point, no brakes, no steering, snatching. Amongst all the bits, I’ve had different bridles, nosebands, dental work etc.

I know the action is negated by not differentiating the action, I don’t use a curb we use a leather strap and it goes everything I’ve learned...
...but I’m saying this is the only thing that’s got my brick outhouse working correctly (and safely in open spaces) and he’s not fussing and happy enough to take up a gentle contact and work with a relaxed head carriage.
Ive spent a fortune at bit bank and have an impressive collection of second hand bits; if it ain’t broken, I’m not messing about again I’m just starting to enjoy our work together as he’s been so unsettled.

He spent many years with his head in the air, getting his teeth socked out hunting in a gag before I got him, he was also not schooled in any way shape or form. I took off the gag and started with a full cheek bomber snaffle and worked from there.

I’ve never learned to ride with double reins and he’s not the horse for me to do it on.

(Sorry if that’s sounds a bit ranty, however I KNOW you’re right - I would also tell someone the same thing ? it just works for us. Now ducking back behind parapet!!) xx
 
Yeah, I didn’t really want to go down the roundings route - really want to learn to use double reins properly, but the opportunity to practice doesn’t present itself very often! So these adjustable roundings seemed like a sort of compromise. I didn’t think that a fun ride where I KNEW my horse would behave like a tit would be the best first outing for me to try double reins; had visions of getting terribly muddled or socking him in the mouth unintentionally or some other disaster!
 
mini barnes said:
i know you weren’t ?
I do feel “wrong” as it’s not correct and it’s not something I’d start off as recommending either.
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My saint of a cob would work beautifully and correctly on the flat to Medium level in a French link. If I was jumping him, I had to put him into the vulcanite Pelham with roundings if we ever wanted to be seen again :oops:.

I forgot once at a RC ODE, and arrived at the SJ ring with him still in the French link. I thought I’d get away with it, he’d just done a lovely dressage test, but OMG it was the speediest and hairiest round ever! Somehow we went clear, and we went on to win, with the Pelham back on for the XC and me back in control :D.
 
ponyparty said:
Yeah, I didn’t really want to go down the roundings route - really want to learn to use double reins properly, but the opportunity to practice doesn’t present itself very often! So these adjustable roundings seemed like a sort of compromise. I didn’t think that a fun ride where I KNEW my horse would behave like a tit would be the best first outing for me to try double reins; had visions of getting terribly muddled or socking him in the mouth unintentionally or some other disaster!
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agree with all you said - the muddling etc is something that mine doesn’t have patience to put up with hence not learning with him
 
Tiddlypom said:
My saint of a cob would work beautifully and correctly on the flat to Medium level in a French link. If I was jumping him, I had to put him into the vulcanite Pelham with roundings if we ever wanted to be seen again :oops:.

I forgot once at a RC ODE, and arrived at the SJ ring with him still in the French link. I thought I’d get away with it, he’d just done a lovely dressage test, but OMG it was the speediest and hairiest round ever! Somehow we went clear, and we went on to win, with the Pelham back on for the XC and me back in control :D.
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I can ride in a bomber happy tongue full cheek snaffle if we are in the school only and if there’s no one else around.
Could possibly school in flat field but would have to be no wind, no walkers etc etc. Glad it’s not just me!
 
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