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Actions	Pelham horse bit Remove from selection Add to selection Object number1984.126 TitlePelham horse bit Descriptiona steel curb bit, having shanks with both purchase and lever arms, a ring for the attachment of reins at the bottom of the shank, and a curb chain. The mouthpiece acts when either the snaffle or curb rein is applied and puts pressure on the bars, tongue, and lips of the horse. The curb chain and design of the mouthpiece can alter the degree of pressure placed on the horse's mouth. The chain applies pressure to the groove under a horse's chin. It amplifies the pressure on the bars of the horse's mouth, because when it tightens it acts as a fulcrum. Used in both riding and driving disciplines. Object namebit, horse Object category2.942

Object number1984.126

TitlePelham horse bit

Descriptiona steel curb bit, having shanks with both purchase and lever arms, a ring for the attachment of reins at the bottom of the shank, and a curb chain. The mouthpiece acts when either the snaffle or curb rein is applied and puts pressure on the bars, tongue, and lips of the horse. The curb chain and design of the mouthpiece can alter the degree of pressure placed on the horse's mouth. The chain applies pressure to the groove under a horse's chin. It amplifies the pressure on the bars of the horse's mouth, because when it tightens it acts as a fulcrum. Used in both riding and driving disciplines.

Object namebit, horse

Object category2.942

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