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
Double bridle
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A double bridle, also called a full bridle or Weymouth bridle, is a bridle that has two bits and four reins. One bit is the bradoon, is a modified snaffle bit that is smaller in diameter and has small
Double bridle, with both curb and snaffle bits.
A double bridle used in the show ring.
A "bit and bradoon" (curb and snaffle), the two bits of the double bridle
Detail of a "bit and bradoon", long-shanked curb and thin bradoon traditional in Saddle seat style riding