Pelham bit
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A pelham bit is a type of bit used when riding a horse. It has elements of both a curb bit and a snaffle bit. In this respect a pelham bit functions similar to a double bridle, and like a double bridl
Pelham bit with curb chain and jointed mouthpiece
Pelham bit, jointed mouthpiece, used here with a bit converter and single rein
A solid medium-port mouthpiece with ring for a snaffle rein, allowing it to be used as a "cowboy pelham", though shown here with only a single curb rein
This pelham bit, used without a snaffle rein, is essentially a curb bit
Curb bit
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A curb bit is a type of bit used for riding horses that uses lever action. It includes the pelham bit and the Weymouth curb along with the traditional "curb bit" used mainly by Western riders.
Pelham bit
…A pelham bit is a type of bit used when riding a horse. It has elements of both a curb bit and a snaffle bit. In this respect a pelham bit functions similar to a double bridle, and like a double bridle it normally has "double" reins: a set…
A Western style curb bit with leather curb strap
An English style Weymouth curb
A decorative fixed shank on a western Salinas-style curb bit
Bit shanks, such as those on this spade bit, work as a lever