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BonneMaman

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Which are your favourites? She is an ID with quite a fleshy mouth so would assume a thin straight metal would be the mildest? What about vulcanite, french link or snaffle type mouthpiece?

Your thoughts and comments as always, much appreciated...
 
Thin isn't mild as the pressure is over a much smaller area. If she has a large tongue then I would consider a ported one, aslong as she hasn't also got a v low palatte.
If you want a pelham then I wouldn't have a linked mouthpiece as it affects the action of the bit and rather detracts from the point of using a pelham (that said, not all horses have read the book so it might still suit!). Best bet would be to call a bit bank and chat through your horses needs and then they can send you something to try. Saves you spending out a small fortune on bits that don't suit!
 
I would avoid something with a link, they dont suit many horses mouth shape and jab the link into the roof of the mouth on many horses (ie snaffle types). First thought would be a port mouth pelham.
 
spaniel said:
I would avoid something with a link, they dont suit many horses mouth shape and jab the link into the roof of the mouth on many horses (ie snaffle types).
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Completely agree with this! However I'm not particularly a fan of ported bits either. All of mine are in vulcanite or happy mouth straight bar bits.

Please take a minute to watch this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a-aV0Rsxmg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I found it VERY informative. They show you what you can not see. Completely put me off of single jointed bits which is why I no longer use them :)
 
I find the best pelham for a fleshy mouth is a stainless steel mullen mouth. The rubber and vulcanite types are far too thick in most cases, and I find that the port in most ported bits is too narrow to make any difference and effectively pinches the tongue, and some horses really dislike the additional bar pressure.
 
Hi. I currently ride my horse in a Myler Comfort Snaffle and am looking for a stronger bit for our first time out hunting as I think she will get very excited and want to be safe. What do you all think of this bit? http://www.4dobbin.com/product-Low-Port-Comfort-Snaffle-Pelham-Myler.html She is happy in her Myler snaffle so was hoping that this would be similar to her when using one rein and then with a bit of back up if I need it!
 
I use a myler pelham, with the same mouth piece as the myler comfort snaffle. My mare goes very well in it and is very comfortable in her mouth. We use the Myler comfort snaffle when a snaffle is required :)
 
A pelham with a Cambridge mouth allows room for the tongue and sits the bit more firm;y on the bars. Avoid anything jointed that has a curb chain - they are a waste of time, the moment you use the reins the bit folds and the chain goes saggy so you lose the useful part of poll pressure.

Make sure that you put the chain through the rings of the bit so that it allows the chain to sit and stay in the chin groove, it also prevents pinching the corners of the lips.

Pelhamchainthroughring.jpg
 
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