Ergonomic sweet iron Pelham, 14 mm double-jointed, long shanks

Sweet iron pelham: the sweet taste that encourages chewing.

The pelham combines a snaffle and a curb bit in a single mouthpiece: two pairs of reins, or one pair with roundings. The curb chain is included. It is mainly used for jumping and eventing, on a horse that needs to be brought back onto the bit without moving up to a double bridle. The lozenge link eliminates the nutcracker effect of a single-jointed mouthpiece: the central link lies on the tongue instead of rising toward the palate. Pressure is distributed across the bars, tongue, and corners of the mouth. The Ergonomic range is designed around the anatomy of the mouth: the mouthpiece tapers toward the inside, where space is limited, to distribute pressure more evenly. It is made of sweet iron, a mild steel that develops a slightly sweet taste on contact with saliva: the horse chews more, foams more, and accepts the bit better. The double-jointed models also feature a copper insert, making them even more appealing.

✨ Key features

• ✔ double-jointed mouthpiece, 14 mm diameter
• ✔ cheekpiece length: 7.5 cm
• ✔ sweet iron mouthpiece: sweet taste, salivation, and chewing
• ✔ mouthpiece tapers inward to distribute pressure more effectively
• ✔ copper insert in the center of the mouthpiece
• ✔ stainless steel cheeks, with no free nickel
• ✔ very high corrosion resistance
• ✔ curb chain included

📋 Technical specifications

• Type: pelham
• Mouthpiece: double-jointed
• Mouthpiece diameter: 14 mm
• Cheekpiece length: 7.5 cm
• Mouthpiece material: sweet iron, copper insert
• Cheeks: stainless steel
• Supplied with: curb chain

🐎 Why choose this product?

Sweet iron is not just a catalogue selling point: it is a surface that is intentionally allowed to oxidize and develops a sweet taste on contact with saliva. A horse that finds its bit pleasant will chew, foam, and maintain a soft contact. The trade-off is intentional—this metal is softer than stainless steel and develops a patina quickly.

🧴 Care instructions

Rinse with clean water after each use and dry roughly. Do not try to remove the bluish patina or spots of rust: they are intentional; this is what gives sweet iron its sweet taste. Do not use abrasive products or a dishwasher. Sweet iron is softer than stainless steel: it marks more quickly, without affecting its use. Check the joints for wear regularly.

Composition

Sweet iron mouthpiece (carbon and manganese steel), copper insert, stainless steel cheeks.