Pelham’s have been designed to be used with two reins, one attached to the top ring (snaffle) and one attached to the bottom loose ring (curb), which is used when needed for extra leverage. Can also be used with rounding’s attached to a single rein so that the mouthpiece and the curb come into action at the same time.
The medium port arches over the centre of the mouth, creating more space, which is ideal for horses with a larger tongue. The small ring above the curb is used for a lip strap which is not essential but is correct for showing and it helps to keep the curb chain flat.
Pelham's are ideal for stronger horses who may benefit from the activation of the curb rein which puts pressure on the bars of the mouth, chin, poll and the roof of the mouth to help promote correct head carriage.