JM07
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Anyone use one on their cob?
Are you happy with it?
Has/did it make a difference?
When/How often do you use it??
Are you happy with it?
Has/did it make a difference?
When/How often do you use it??
Sam Marsh Pelham....
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herbert
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Yes use one on my show cob but only at shows as he is a b***** for getting used to a bit and leaning on it. I find that he goes in a better outline and rides better for the judge. I would highly recommend as they are one of the kindest pelhams out there. (Providing they are in good hands)
pixiebee
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i call them 'sam harsh' im sorry to say but i hate them and with that thick flat mouthpiece-how can they be kind as when the curb is used the tongue gets gauged by the edge.
Drummer
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Would be interested to hear more about these bits. I have a very strong maxi who 'just wants to go somewhere' and need to find something more suitable then what we are using now. My eye is on the hanoverian pelham maybe...
herbert
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Unlike most pelhams the Sam Marsh sits snugly on the tongue and the action of the bit means that it is comfy for the horse to go in an outline. The curb can be as slack as you like as the bit does not rely on it unlike other pelhams. I have yet to meet a cob who doesn't appreciate this bit as it stops all pulling and yanking as most cobs fail to realise just how strong they are!!!
Cobfather
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Tried one last night on my HW cob for the first time, who I have had for 4 years, and he went beautifully - he was very light on the hands and went fantastically - I am still stunned as to how different he went and amazed at the difference. He is a very sensitive character but seemed to accept the bit not a problem.
I will be using from now on at shows - but am trying to find something that will have the same impact but can be used on a daily basis.
I will be using from now on at shows - but am trying to find something that will have the same impact but can be used on a daily basis.
Drummer
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Wow, I am very impressed will do some research....
wilma29
New User
we had been using a sam marsh pelham for about 3 years ,i recently threw it away ,it has caused damage to my cob in the form of bruising to roof of mouth,and damage to teeth ,which in turn has been the cause of his head shaking in ring..we have finally found the cause ie the sam marsh after several visits from the dentist and the vet...my dentist hates them and has seen numerous horses mouths ruined by this bit.whilst i respect evey one has there own views on this i will not ever put one in my cob again.we have gone on to a straight bar mullen mouth on the recomendation of my dentist and he is back to his normal self once again