Glossary of Equine Terms – P
…movement in which the horse trots in an extremely collected and animated manner. Pedigree: Details of parentage and ancestry recorded in a studbook or registry. Pelham: Curb bit with a…
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History of Bits, Evolution of the Double Bridle
…Naples. Some illustrations show that a second rein was attached at the same level as the bit. This combination resembled a modern-day pelham. Horses were also schooled with a “cavecon”…
The Bit Gallery – How the Port Affects the Action
…Wilson Ported bits, including pelhams, kimberwickes and double bridles, have ports of varying degrees. This shallow port allows the mouthpiece to act on the lower jaw with pressure on the…
Ask Horse Journal: October Letters
…on a snaffle. A stronger bit (perhaps a Pelham or a three-ring snaffle) doesn’t necessarily signal a training failure; consider it a training aid. If retraining succeeds, you can go…
The Horse’s Role in British Ceremonial Life
…pelham, not a double bridle. Ideally the horses should all be in full draft, that is, facing forward with their head and neck in a straight line with their body….
Glossary of Equine Terms
…Association; it has a two-toned body color (white patches and areas over the base color). pastern — the part of the horse’s leg between the hoof and the fetlock. pelham — a…
Expert Answer: Three-Ring Snaffle Bits
…bottom ring, as on a Pelham; I prefer a single rein because it is easier to use.) The bit works by providing: Leverage. When you pull back on one of…
All About Bitless Bridles For Your Horse
…has double reins, similar to a Pelham bit: One rein attaches as usual at the shank ends, and the other fastens to the nosepiece to provide a leverage-free, direct-rein option….
So Many Ways to Play
…the kimberwicke and the pelham). Helmet. This must be properly fitted to your child’s head and meet current safety standards. Apparel. For footwear, riding shoes, riding sneakers, or boots with…
Glossary Of Horse Terminology – Horse Terms & Definitions
…between the hoof and the fetlock. pelham —?a one-piece English bit equipped to handle four reins; a sort of “part snaffle, part curb” bit. pen —?an outdoor enclosure large enough…