HORSE BITS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES

The Abbey Foundry, worker pouring brass

High-quality pelhams

made by our skilled Loriners in Walsall, UK.

 ABBEY PELHAMS

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We make and stock a wide range of pelhams with various cheekpiece and mouthpiece combinations. We offer both a short cheek in 4" and standard cheek in 5".

Pelhams are a ‘two in one’ bit being distinctive by having; a curb chain, two points of rein attachment and a cheek that extends below the mouthpiece. The Pelham seeks to combine the action of a double bridle, and may be useful for horses who cannot accommodate or tolerate two bits. Two sets of reins are ideally used and the top ring acts as a Snaffle. The use of the rein attached to the rings at the lower end of the cheek gives the leverage action which functions in combination with the curb chain.

It is very important to have the curb chain fitted so that contact is made upon the chin groove when the bits cheek are tilted to an angle of 45 degrees from the point of rest. The curb chin must not be too tight or too loose. All Abbey Pelhams are supplied with the appropriate curb chain.

Choose from our wide range below.
Nelson Gag bit

SHOP BY TYPE

Please enjoy viewing our Bits online. If you wish to purchase a Bit through one of our dedicated retailers, please click here. If you would like to access our Bit prices and are an authorised retailer, please click here, or if you would like to become a retailer click here.

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BANBURY PELHAM

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BUTTERFLY PELHAM

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GLOBE BITS

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HANOVERIAN PELHAMS

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JOINTED PELHAMS

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KIMBLEWICKS

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MULLEN OR STRAIGHT PELHAMS

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MULTI-LINKED PELHAM

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PORTED PELHAMS

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RUGBY PELHAMS

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SAM MARSH PELHAMS

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SCAMPERDALE PELHAMS

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SWALES 3 IN 1

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TOM THUMB PELHAMS

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VULCANITE & RUBBER PELHAMS

BECOME A RETAILER

Abbey bits can be viewed on our website, but are only available through our network of specialist stockist. 

If you would like to become a stockist, please click here.

FIND A RETAILER

If you would like to purchase an Abbey Bit or simply looking for expert bitting advice, please click here to find your nearest retailer. 

We work with various UK and Overseas retailers.

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bitting at its best

OUR MATERIALS

We work with the best vulcanite in the world and offer a choice of metals and specially formulated alloys designed to achieve comfortable communication with your horse. We offer sweet iron, stainless steel, copper and ali-bronze mouthpieces.

MADE FOR YOU

We can also supply bespoke cheek and mouthpieces combinations and even create bits to your exact specifications. Contact us today with your specifications here.
Close up of ali bronze mullen mouthpiece

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Pelham and a Curb (Weymouth) bit?

The difference between a Pelham and a Curb (Weymouth) is that the Pelham has two points of rein attachment while the Curb bit has only one, being designed for use with a Bradoon bit and double bridle. With the use of Pelham Roundings, some riders will choose to use just one set of reins instead of two. These leather attachments fix onto the Pelhams cheek to form a loop to which the just one rein is attached. The disadvantage of using Roundings is a less clearly defined action between the upper (Snaffle) and lower (Curb) action. A combination of the two actions is a more likely result.


HORSE BITS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES

The Abbey Foundry, worker pouring brass

High-quality pelhams

made by our skilled Loriners in Walsall, UK.

 ABBEY PELHAMS

____________________________________________________________

We make and stock a wide range of pelhams with various cheekpiece and mouthpiece combinations. We offer both a short cheek in 4" and standard cheek in 5".

Pelhams are a ‘two in one’ bit being distinctive by having; a curb chain, two points of rein attachment and a cheek that extends below the mouthpiece. The Pelham seeks to combine the action of a double bridle, and may be useful for horses who cannot accommodate or tolerate two bits. Two sets of reins are ideally used and the top ring acts as a Snaffle. The use of the rein attached to the rings at the lower end of the cheek gives the leverage action which functions in combination with the curb chain.

It is very important to have the curb chain fitted so that contact is made upon the chin groove when the bits cheek are tilted to an angle of 45 degrees from the point of rest. The curb chin must not be too tight or too loose. All Abbey Pelhams are supplied with the appropriate curb chain.

Choose from our wide range below.
Nelson Gag bit

SHOP BY TYPE

Please enjoy viewing our Bits online. If you wish to purchase a Bit through one of our dedicated retailers, please click here. If you would like to access our Bit prices and are an authorised retailer, please click here, or if you would like to become a retailer click here.

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BANBURY PELHAM

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BUTTERFLY PELHAM

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GLOBE BITS

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HANOVERIAN PELHAMS

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JOINTED PELHAMS

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KIMBLEWICKS

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MULLEN OR STRAIGHT PELHAMS

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MULTI-LINKED PELHAM

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PORTED PELHAMS

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RUGBY PELHAMS

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SAM MARSH PELHAMS

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SCAMPERDALE PELHAMS

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SWALES 3 IN 1

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TOM THUMB PELHAMS

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VULCANITE & RUBBER PELHAMS

BECOME A RETAILER

Abbey bits can be viewed on our website, but are only available through our network of specialist stockist. 

If you would like to become a stockist, please click here.

FIND A RETAILER

If you would like to purchase an Abbey Bit or simply looking for expert bitting advice, please click here to find your nearest retailer. 

We work with various UK and Overseas retailers.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

bitting at its best

OUR MATERIALS

We work with the best vulcanite in the world and offer a choice of metals and specially formulated alloys designed to achieve comfortable communication with your horse. We offer sweet iron, stainless steel, copper and ali-bronze mouthpieces.

MADE FOR YOU

We can also supply bespoke cheek and mouthpieces combinations and even create bits to your exact specifications. Contact us today with your specifications here.
Close up of ali bronze mullen mouthpiece

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Pelham and a Curb (Weymouth) bit?

The difference between a Pelham and a Curb (Weymouth) is that the Pelham has two points of rein attachment while the Curb bit has only one, being designed for use with a Bradoon bit and double bridle. With the use of Pelham Roundings, some riders will choose to use just one set of reins instead of two. These leather attachments fix onto the Pelhams cheek to form a loop to which the just one rein is attached. The disadvantage of using Roundings is a less clearly defined action between the upper (Snaffle) and lower (Curb) action. A combination of the two actions is a more likely result.