which pelham to get...

[black_horse]

i am in the process of taking my horse off training livery onto assisted DIY after falling out with the trainer. i have a disability and although i am a good rider, i am not as strong as i used to be. the horse is being accustomed to a double bridle for schooling but is currently ridden in a loose ring bridoon for everything. however, i know my limitaitons and for hacking (which she gets very strong over) i want a nice pelham just to have there if i need it.

i am a good rider dont get my wrong, my disability is in one of my legs, but this is the first time in 4 years ill be responsible for her entirely myself and i want to make sure we are both safe and happy. i was looking to hacking her out in a pelham and double rein as i think she would like this bit...however i am stumped as to which one to get...vulcanites are too big, she has quite a small mouth but can disrespect bits sometimes. she is quite a young mare (rising 7) so i want to make all her work a pleasent experience. any help greatly appreciated.

 

[Nari]

If she's got a small mouth how about a Myler pelham? The mouthpieces tend to be slimmer than most others & she may appreciate that. I've got a Myler pelham with a low port comfort mouthpiece that my ID goes very kindly in but at the same time it does give me that little more control if I need it.

 

[Janette]

A show pelham is nice. It's a ported moutpiece, the top reins are on loose rings and horses seem to like them. It's a solid mouthpiece so quite uncomplicated and very slim.

 

[Tnavas]

Choose a pelham with a 'Cambridge' mouthpiece (low port) it lifts the bit over the tongue and sits it nicely on the bars of the mouth. The mouthpiece is often slimmer than the mulen or straight mouth.

 

[Madasmaz]

Ring Neue Schule...I have had to buy a pelham to show my NF mare in...usually in a loose ring snaffle...they sent me a lovely pelham, with same mouth piece as my snaffle...result = no objection from ponio. Just make sure you don't take off thebubble wrap before you have tried it for size.