Trust Leather baby pelham straight-20

Leather

The leather bits from the TRUST collection are a standout choice for horses with sensitive mouths. Hand-stitched around a reinforced nylon core, these bits are tanned without the use of chemicals, ensuring a natural, safe option for your horse. The unique round construction, combined with the softness that saliva brings, allows the leather mouthpiece to form to your horse’s mouth, creating a comfortable and flexible fit. This makes them especially popular with mares, who often find the taste of the leather particularly appealing and accept the bit with ease.

Care Advice: To keep the leather supple and in top condition, apply edible vegetable oil regularly. This helps maintain the softness and flexibility of the mouthpiece over time.

Note: The stitches should always point to the outside whilst using the bit. So not towards the tongue.

Every horse is different, and selecting the right bit plays a key role in comfort, communication, and performance. A properly fitted bit prevents pressure points, slipping, and discomfort—helping your horse stay soft, responsive, and confident in the contact.

Need help choosing the right model, material, or size for your horse? Feel free to contact us or fill in our bit consultation form—our team is happy to help.

Pelham and Baby Pelham

The Pelham is a bit known for its combined leverage, applying pressure to both the poll, just behind the ears, and the chin. It can be used with one or two reins, with the one-rein option requiring a connection between the larger and lower loose rings, using a Pelham strap. The leverage effect increases with the placement of the reins, making the impact stronger. The bit comes with a curb chain that must be properly fitted for optimal function.

The Baby Pelham is a milder version of the standard Pelham, distinguished by shorter shanks, resulting in less leverage and a gentler effect. Like the regular Pelham, it can be ridden with one or two reins, with the same requirement for connecting the rings with a Pelham strap when using one rein.

Both types of Pelham should only be used by professional riders or under the supervision of a trainer. While the bit can be effective when used correctly, improper use can cause harm to the horse, making knowledge of its function and proper fitting essential.