Nathe Pelham 20 mm with soft mouthpiece, tongue relief, and long shanks

Nathe Pelham 20 mm with soft bar with tongue relief and long shanks

In a nutshell

• Manufacturer: Nathe
• Material: Plastic
• Cheekpiece: Pelham
• Mouthpiece: Bar with tongue port
• Hardness: soft
• Mouthpiece thickness: 20mm
• Size: cm

Nathe bits are selected with the utmost care and made from the most suitable materials. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Nathe Pelham 20 mm bit with a soft bar with tongue relief and long shanks from the Nathe range:

The Nathe Pelham 20 mm bit with soft bar with tongue relief and long shanks is made of plastic and equipped with Pelham cheekpieces. The mouthpiece of this bit is a bar with a tongue port. The hardness of the mouthpiece material is rather soft, meaning flexible.

Mouthpiece thickness

The mouthpiece has a thickness of 20 millimeters at its thickest point. It is therefore a rather thick mouthpiece.

For comparison, the standard thickness for a normal warmblood is between 16mm and 18mm. For ponies, this value is usually between 10mm and 14mm. Very large warmbloods, cold-blooded horses, and Shire Horses usually need a bit thicker than 18mm. A thickness of 12mm is usually suitable for a pony.

When choosing the bit thickness and size, pay attention to the anatomical conditions of the horse's mouth. You can use your fingers to test how much space there is between the tongue and the palate.

Bit material

Plastic

Food-safe plastic is used for bits, which means no plasticizers are used, and it is well-tolerated by horses. The particularly smooth texture ensures that the bit can slide easily in the mouth, even with little salivation.

Manufacturer information

Nathe

Nathe bits are characterized by a smooth surface, as they are made of high-quality thermoplastic. This can increase satisfaction and willingness to perform in sensitive horses and horses with sensitive mouths. The material is antiallergic, food-safe, solvent-free, and contains no plasticizers. High flexibility of the mouthpiece is ensured by the temperature-neutral properties of thermoplastic.

Mouthpiece

Bars with tongue port

The bar with a tongue port provides space for the tongue, reducing pressure on the middle of the horse's tongue. More tongue relief is ideal for horses with sensitive tongues or horses that stick their tongues out. This bit is not suitable for inexperienced riders.

Cheekpiece

Pelham

The Pelham is a popular bit with short or long shanks. When the reins are taken up, the bit acts on the mouth, lower jaw, and poll. Depending on the leverage length of the shanks, a varying degree of strong and direct bit angle in the mouth can be achieved. Possible use for horses that have difficulty bending at the poll, for "hot" horses, or for horses that require clear action in critical situations. The Pelham should only be used by experienced riders.