Best Pelham for the show ring?

[lucy_108]

I have a wee coloured who has done a few CHAPS classes and received really lovely feedback from judges who have encouraged us to continue and do some more.

A judge did say it would be more correct for him to go in a Pelham, and was the only reason he was 2nd not 1st. My dude is very amenable and I don’t think he’d be that bothered by a Pelham but I’m wondering whether to go for a rugby Pelham or a standard one. He currently goes in a very simple loose ring, single jointed snaffle.

Any advice appreciated!

Note: please don’t say “just leave him in the snaffle”. He’s been 2nd twice now due to the bit and I’m annoyed that it’s snatching the win from him!

 

[rara007]

They fessed up it was the bit that made the difference?!? Jeez.
Standard or show Pelham.

 

[jules9203]

I'm an independent bit fitter and would obviously suggest you find someone similar, close to you, to advise - however from what you have said in your post I would suggest..... If your horse is happy in his current mouthpiece try to find a pelham with a similar one.

 

[Daiquiri]

Go for a show Pelham rather than a rugby, it looks much neater.