Different Pelhams - also in CR

[abbijay]

I put this in CR but got no responses so come on NL, show me how clever you are!

What is the difference in action of a fixed ring, loose ring and rugby pelham?
Also, should the loose ring be used with a sliphead?
Mini eggs for anyone who can summarise it well, thanks!

 

[whisp&willow]

i am a bit confused by your question: but, the loose ring is useful for horses that can take hold of the bit/lean on your hands.

a rugby pelham should be used with a sliphead to attatch to the floating ring. as far as iknow its only real difference to a plain pelham, is that you attatch the sliphead to make it appear that the horse is in a double bridle.

(i will gladly be corrected if the rugby has another specific purpose! )

 

[abbijay]

Sorry if it's not clear. Basically why would i choose one type of Pelham over another (assuming the mouthpieces were the same)? They must make different types for a reason - other than just looks surely?!
I know the rugby is used with a sliphead but as the loose ring pelham is also not a fixed ring I wasn't sure if it would be required.
Thanks,

 

[JFTDWS]

Don't know about loose rings - the only loose ring pelham I can think of is a swales, whcih I don't think it is commonplace to use a sliphead with. Generally, the more indirect the action, the less "strong" it is - so a rugby is "softer" than a standard pelham. But inevitably, I'm sure this is an oversimplification And I'm no bitting expert...

 

[Enfys]

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/Loose_Ring_Show_Pelham_neat_showing_pelham_show_pelham-(455).aspx

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Loose ring show pelham. I like the look of these. Much neater than a Rugby Pelham on a small tidy head, should still correctly be used with a slip head.

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Rugby pelham, clumpy looking bit. Absolutely must be used with a slip head as it looks dreadful without, the appearance would suit a bigger hunter/ cob type head.
http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/...nch_rugby_pelham_french_link_rugby-(459).aspx

All down to personal preference, both yours and the horses.
Lots of info on action etc on the link.

 

[abbijay]

Well his head is HUGE! So if only down to looks then a rugby would be best but if as JFTD said it will have a less direct action then I'm not as keen.
Thanks for adding pics Enfys!