Hard Rubber Mullen Mouth Pelham Bit  E-mail this product to a friend

The hard rubber mullen mouth pelham bit has a milder effect than a lot of the pelhams on the market. Pelhams offer the combined action of both a curb bit and a snaffle while encouraging the horse to accept the bit and mouth it. However, they can have a more severe leverage action than a snaffle because they act on the jaw as well as the bars of the mouth. A mullen mouth places even pressure on the bars and tongue. The snaffle rein when attached to the pelham, assists in `lifting` the horse, whilst the curb rein encourages flexion. The longer the cheek bars of the bit, the more severe the action. This hard rubber mullen mouth pelham bit comes in 5" mouthpiece only with 4 1/4" cheeks.

**TIP: A pelham works on several parts of a horses mouth, depending on which rein is applied.

• The bars: applied by the mouthpiece, and directly related to the length of the shank of the bit. The curb chain and a high port can also increase the pressure placed on the bars of the mouth.
• The tongue: applied by the mouthpiece, with the pressure related to the thickness and type of mouthpiece.
• The roof of the mouth: only applicable if the mouthpiece of the pelham has a high port, or if it is jointed.
• The poll: severity is directly related to the length of the upper shank in relation to the lower shank. All pelhams apply at least a little pressure on the poll.
• The chin groove: pressure applied by the curb chain when the curb rein is used.
• Side of the jaws: a pelham may add some pressure to the sides of the jaw due to its length.