This Trust Pelham double-jointed bit is made of Sweet Iron. It starts out blue, but fades to a rusty brown with use. This is normal. If the bit starts to feel a bit gritty, you can easily wipe it off with a towel.
A pelham works on the corners of the horse's mouth, tongue and bars, but the leverage also applies pressure to the headstall (behind the horse's ears) and in the chin groove using the included curb chain.
To reduce leverage, Pelham bits are often used in combination with Pelham straps. This is a connecting strap that runs from the regular bit ring to the lower bit ring. The reins are attached to this strap.
In some competitions, Pelham bits are permitted, but always only in combination with the above-mentioned Pelham straps.
