Bombers Elliptical Lock Up Pelham 55

The Elliptical Lock Up removes the nut cracker action of the conventional three piece, meaning less pressure on the bars but more on the tongue. The Elliptical Lock Up is therefore a softer option, than a conventional elliptical, although stronger than a control plate.

The Pelham has attachments for two reins, one near the mouthpiece and one at the end of the shank. These reins have similar action to the curb and bridoon reins in the double bridle.

Some riders, not adept at handling two sets of reins, prefer to use rein connectors, leather loops which connect from one ring to the other on the bit shank. The rein is then attached to this Pelham rounding. This ensures that the rider is able to ride with just one set of reins.

The Pelham has the shortest shank (55 mm) out of our range, this will soften poll pressure and leverage on the mouthpiece and curb. If you are interested in a longer shank please feel free to ask.

The locking centre joint and curved mouthpiece are designed to remove the nutcracker action of a conventional single-jointed mouthpiece, so this bit will bear less pressure on the bars of the horse’s mouth when rein aids are applied. The mouthpiece cannot bend beyond a certain point, so it remains in a curve in the mouth, rather than forming a V-shape that could rub the top of the horse’s palate.

It is supplied with curb chain and hooks.

All our bits are made from blue sweet iron, because it:
•oxidises easily
•encourages salivation
•helps bit acceptance
•is warm and sweet

Please note the blue will fade with use.

normal rrp £139.00