Barrel 20 Pelham - Bombers

Our expert's opinion

The Barrel 20 bit is part of the family of locked bits, in which the movement of the joint is limited to approximately 5%. It helps prevent the risk of tongue pinching while protecting the palate. Its curved shape allows pressure to be distributed between the bars and the tongue. This bit helps achieve better contact while ensuring that the horse does not lean too heavily. It also offers independent action of each rein, which can help lift one shoulder more than the other thanks to the possible rotation of one ring independently from the other. The pelham is a fixed leverage bit. Through its action on the horse's poll and chin (mandible), it provides a more or less pronounced lowering effect depending on the length of the shanks and how it is set up (two or four reins, converters, curb chain). It is particularly useful for powerful horses and/or those with a lot of blood to help channel their energy. The curb chain allows the intensity of the bit to be adjusted.