Alternative to Pelham

[Star1987]

Hi, just wanted to ask if anyone has their horse in Pelham, and if u were to change it what would it b to?
I've had my Girl for 8 months and she came with a Pelham, however I've had several lessons and some instructors say change it and some say leave it. So I'm In 2 minds. She is very strong jumping and knows her job, but I would like to try her in something else to see how she reacts in flatwork

Thanks, Christine

 

[Emsarr]

Speak to your instructor(s) and see what they say, that's your best bet. I've seen a lot of horses that are really strong in a pelham being put back into a snaffle and they go so much better, but it does really depend on the horse and rider.

 

[NaeNae87]

I do flatwork in a full cheek snaffle on one of mine but for jumping he is in a Pelham. He is too strong otherwise as he loves to jump.

Maybe try her in a snaffle somewhere enclosed first, and only do flatwork with her. See how she goes, she may surprise you.

 

[Star1987]

Thank u, ill give it a go during the week

 

[abailey]

Hi, just wanted to ask if anyone has their horse in Pelham, and if u were to change it what would it b to?
I've had my Girl for 8 months and she came with a Pelham, however I've had several lessons and some instructors say change it and some say leave it. So I'm In 2 minds. She is very strong jumping and knows her job, but I would like to try her in something else to see how she reacts in flatwork

Thanks, Christine

Try a Baucher (dressage legal) and plenty of schooling as many horses will simply get stronger the stronger the bit you use...... x

 

[ArtyLinz]

A hanging cheek snaffle might be worth a try. It's a snaffle and Dressage legal but you have that bit of poll pressure there which she will be used to if you've used a pelham

 

[honey-bees]

Does she lean on the bit, or just get stong?

 

[JVB]

Might also be worth trying different nosebands eg. flash, drop etc