 The
Mikmar Pelhams combine classic Pelham cheek pieces made of high
quality stainless steel, and the lightweight mouthpieces
are made of the special Mikmar alloy. A Pelham bit
offers the rider the use of a snaffle and curb rein simultaneously.
The snaffle rein position which is the upper ring, provides
direct pressure, aids in lateral flexion and lifts the horse’s
frame. The lower ring rein position, aids in vertical
flexion and activates the curb chain providing leverage
when needed.
There are 4 mouthpiece styles and 2 cheek piece size
choices. Use the convenient chart below to decide which Pelham
is best for you.
The larger the cheek piece, the
greater the leverage on the lower rein position.
The snaffle rein pressure does not change with cheek size.
The mouthpieces come in four styles: two solid and
two jointed choices.
Standard Mouthpiece
 |
Standard Slanted
Mouthpiece
 |
Jointed Mouthpiece
 |
Jointed Slanted
Mouthpiece
 |
| The Standard mouthpiece
offers the most leverage. |
The Slanted mouthpiece
has a lower port and provides less leverage due to its
slanted position. |
The Jointed mouthpiece
provides the most leverage available among the Jointed
styles. |
The Jointed Slanted
mouthpiece provides less leverage due to its slanted
position. |
Both Jointed mouthpieces have a
lower port than the Standard mouthpiece and aid in lateral
flexion. |
