Low Port Pelham Bit  E-mail this product to a friend

This Low Port Pelham bit allows the mouthpiece to act on the lower jaw with pressure on the tongue, rather than on the bars of the mouth. Made of stainless steel and comes with a 5" mouthpiece and 5 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.