{"id":13661,"date":"2021-07-28T05:26:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T03:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/produkt\/pelham-double-jointed-blue-steel-balotade-bit\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:52:46","slug":"pelham-double-jointed-blue-steel-balotade-bit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/pelham-double-jointed-blue-steel-balotade-bit\/","title":{"rendered":"Balotade\u00ae Pelham Double Jointed Bit, Blue Steel (Sweet Iron)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Control, precision and power in one \u2013 for experienced riders and demanding horses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pelham from the Balotade\u00ae Blue Steel<\/strong> collection is a full, double-jointed bit that, thanks to its weight, sits stably in the horse’s mouth, ensuring precise action even in dynamic conditions. Designed for advanced users who need additional control in training or competition. <\/p>\n

What is a Pelham bit?<\/h4>\n

Pelham is a lever bit<\/strong> that combines the features of a snaffle and a curb bit. Equipped with: <\/p>\n

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    Lower shanks<\/strong> (arms) that allow for leverage,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Upper rings<\/strong> for attaching cheek straps,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two rein attachment points<\/strong> \u2013 one to act as a regular bit, the other as a lever,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Stainless steel chin chain<\/strong> that stabilizes the bit and enhances its action.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This type of bit allows for very precise, but also powerful action<\/strong> , depending on how the reins are used. It works great: <\/p>\n

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      In show jumping<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In dressage and ground training<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      In disciplines such as eventing<\/strong> or when working with strong horses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Double Jointing – better comfort<\/h4>\n
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        Two joints<\/strong> reduce pressure on the palate and distribute the force on the tongue and corners of the mouth,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Better acceptance by horses<\/strong> that do not tolerate sharper bits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Blue Steel – Natural Acceptance<\/h4>\n

        The mouthpiece is made of hand-polished blue steel with a sweet aftertaste<\/strong> , which:<\/p>\n

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          It increases the secretion of saliva<\/strong> , improving the comfort of wearing the bit,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Under the influence of air, moisture and heat, a delicate rust coating<\/strong> is created,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          The bit changes colour from blue to grey to brown \u2013 this is a natural and safe process<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Most horses chew this bit more willingly<\/strong> , responding better to the rider’s signals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Technical details<\/h4>\n
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            Mouthpiece and rings made of stainless steel<\/strong> ,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            The chin chain is<\/strong> also made of stainless steel \u2013 durable and corrosion-resistant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Choose the Pelham<\/strong> Balotade\u00ae Blue Steel, double-jointed<\/strong> \u2013 a bit that gives you full control over your horse without compromising on comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Control, precision and power in one \u2013 for experienced riders and demanding horses. The Pelham from the Balotade\u00ae Blue Steel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31415,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1391,1401,1421,1407,1419,1642],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13661","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bits-for-horses-en-fix","product_cat-blue-steel-bits-en-fix","product_cat-double-jointed-bits-en-fix","product_cat-pelham-bits-en-fix","product_cat-solid-bits-en-fix","product_cat-sweet-iron-bits-en-fix","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/13661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=13661"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=13661"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balotade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=13661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}