Description

Leather mouthpiece

  • Leather bits have the property that it becomes softer when it gets wet due to the saliva in the horse's mouth. This, in combination with the taste of the leather, makes the bit particularly suitable for horses with a sensitive mouth.
  • Leather bits with a metal core are standard bits covered with leather and not flexible.
  • Leather bits from Trust have a flexible nylon core that molds to the horse's mouth and is therefore softer.
  • Regular lubrication with butter prevents drying and keeps the leather supple.

Pelham

  • A pelham is a bit with a curb chain and shanks, which gives pressure behind the ears and creates leverage.
  • A short-shanked pelham is also called baby pelham, and a long-shanked pelham is a common pelham.
  • The length of the shanks and the chin strap or curb chain determine the strength of the impact.
    The longer the shanks, the sharper the effect.
  • A pelham can be used with 2 reins; The one rein on the top ring for a soft grip
    and the other rein on the bottom ring for pelham leverage.
  • You can also use one rein by means of a connecting strap (Bridge), to which the rein is attached.
  • The use of a pelham makes it easier to set a horse deeply and is often used with stronger horses.
  • The pelham is not suitable for inexperienced riders or horses, this bit can work quite strongly.

Straight mouthpiece features

  • A straight mouthpiece consists of 1 piece and gives pressure on the tongue, layers and lips.
  • The shape and thickness of the mouthpiece determine where the pressure will be in the mouth.
  • A straight mouthpiece with a tongue port gives more pressure on the layers and keeps the tongue free.
  • The straighter and thicker the mouthpiece, the more pressure on the tongue.