Would it be incorrect to use a grackle with a pelham?

[Lucinda_x]

Just thought of that combination for my boy but wondering if it would be incorrect? Only for showjumping dont worry not planning on going in the show ring like that

 

[marley and danni]

i was told my a judge at our local shows that for jumping you can wear any tack

hope this helps

 

[Lucinda_x]

Thanks i might give it a go

 

[Shazzababs]

If you want to be 'BHS' about it then technically it is incorrect as the pelham and grackle have opposing actions and aren't very friendly when used together.

However I jump my horse in a happy mouth pelham and a flash, because he goes calmly and beautifully in it. Its the only thing I have found that he seams relaxed and comfortable in his mouth in.

So I say if it works and the horse is happy then go for it, I'd rather have a soft contact in something that works and isn't technically correct than having a fight in something else..

 

[StormyMoments]

my horse and a friends horse is ridden in a pelham with a grackle- taz hates flashes with a passion and its the only bit i have found he doesnt throw his head around and is comfortable in

 

[leskaneen]

If you want to be 'BHS' about it then technically it is incorrect as the pelham and grackle have opposing actions and aren't very friendly when used together.

However I jump my horse in a happy mouth pelham and a flash, because he goes calmly and beautifully in it. Its the only thing I have found that he seams relaxed and comfortable in his mouth in.

So I say if it works and the horse is happy then go for it, I'd rather have a soft contact in something that works and isn't technically correct than having a fight in something else..

Ditt.o-technically incorrect but I use a vulcanite pelham & grackle whenever i need a bit more control-he s quite happy and i don t need to be "strong" with him

 

[AMH]

I jumped my pony (albeit years ago!) in a pelham and a grackle with no probs at all. He was a loon when he arrived with us and remained fizzy, but he'd been ridden in a Liverpool driving bit before we had him, which we thought might be a little unnecessary... He was a star on his day, and the pelham just added extra brakes for the really hairy moments!

 

[Lucinda_x]

I thought it was incorrect by BHS standerds but maybe i'll just give it a go and see how it goes

 

[ha903070]

I use a pelham with a flash noseband on advice of my instructor, she got into a habit of getting her tongue over the bit and this has stopped it, she's very settled in her mouth now and rides beautifully in it.

I know its not 'correct' but all horses are different, give it a go and see if it suits. (i will add i have been criticised by others for the combination but when explained the reasoning they changed their tune).

 

[classicalfan]

Can't tell you how much these comments horrify me.

 

[Lucinda_x]

she got into a habit of getting her tongue over the bit

He actually did go through a peirod of getting his tounge over the bit so thats intresting!

 

[DragonSlayer]

Can't tell you how much these comments horrify me.

What works for one person, might not be good for another. If it works, leave it be, the riders know their horses, and if all avenues have been followed, it is no business but theirs as to what bits they have in their horses mouths.

 

[melxvengeance]

What works for one person, might not be good for another. If it works, leave it be, the riders know their horses, and if all avenues have been followed, it is no business but theirs as to what bits they have in their horses mouths.

You always hit the nail on the head, DragonSlayer!