JumpIn Small cheek flat reclining Pelham bit leather covered Sam Marsh

This short-shank Pelham bit offers an excellent balance between control, comfort, and refined communication.

Its flat, straight mouthpiece, highly atypical, is articulated around a 90° axis, allowing it to naturally follow the angle of the horse's jaw. This unique design ensures a wide contact surface, distributing pressure evenly and giving certain horses greater ease and relaxation in work.

The mouthpiece is covered in soft leather, providing a comfortable feel in the mouth, encouraging salivation, relaxation, and better acceptance of the bit. The integrated tongue relief helps to reduce pressure on the palate, promoting softness and flexibility.

The Pelham is a great compromise between a snaffle and a double bridle. It offers a variable degree of leverage, depending on the length of the shanks, the tightness and type of curb chain, and the rein configuration. It encourages poll flexion while applying measured pressure on the lower jaw, making it a valuable tool for riders seeking more control without losing finesse.

The short shanks (4 cm) provide moderate leverage, ideal for sensitive horses or those needing gentle yet precise boundaries.

This bit can be used:

– with single reins (direct action, with or without converters),
– or with double reins (combined action: leverage + direct).

The curb action can also be softened by using a leather, nylon, or covered curb chain.