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Post by joey123 on Feb 21, 2014 12:53:07 GMT
Hi everyone, Sorry to ask these stupid questions again !! But I currently have my pony in a Mullen mouth Pelham ( the one with the plastic) but would I get marked down for having this in the show ring ?if so which Pelham is the best- he has a very soft mouth but struggles to stay round and on the bit. Thanks  |
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Post by gillwales on Feb 21, 2014 12:56:37 GMT
that should not make any difference
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Post by jacksprat on Feb 21, 2014 18:45:42 GMT
personally i dont like pelhams , have you tried him in a double, all my ponies go much better in a double
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Feb 21, 2014 19:25:34 GMT
Not all do, some have mouths too short to take two bits comfortably, although I'd agree a double is much better than a pelham if the pony's happy in it. My D didn't like a double, and I showed her in a rugby pelham in which she went better.
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Post by Wiltshire Man on Feb 21, 2014 21:19:29 GMT
I prefer to ride in Pelham as they are kinder to horses mouth rather than Double also I always having trouble with Double as we don't got on well, lol.
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Post by sarahp on Feb 22, 2014 7:46:18 GMT
In a double you have the option of riding just off the bridoon rein with no curb action, which is not possible in a pelham which tries to combine the different actions of both bits in one. So I consider a double to be kinder to the mouth.
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Post by gillwales on Feb 22, 2014 8:37:12 GMT
I think the main thing is to ensure that the bit is correctly fitted,this can often cause problems when using a double bridle. Consider the curb chain and very important are the hands using the bit!
We have however diverted from the original question, as I said previously it should not make any difference as it is a legal bit, however different judges may have their own opinions, however most will not penalize a pelham, for me it would be things like a ( dare I say it? ) wilkie being used has a bradoon! or incorrectly fitted noseband
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Post by fangle on Feb 22, 2014 11:12:12 GMT
you shouldn't get marked down for it although if you are worried you can speak to one of the bit makers and they can probable make you one, i had one made for my Shetland so it looked smart but had a mouthpiece he liked.
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