FlexArch Baby Pelham
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⚠ Non-Returnable. Rubber bits are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged due to hygiene reasons. They are also not suitable for horses that are known to chew or leave teeth marks on the mouthpiece.
The FlexArch mouthpiece features a softly arched, ported design created to offer generous tongue space while maintaining a smooth, forgiving feel.
The large port lifts gently over the tongue, allowing it to sit more freely without being compressed, while the arched shape helps the mouthpiece settle evenly when rein contact is taken. This design supports a relaxed tongue position and reduces the feeling of crowding, encouraging a steady, comfortable contact without sharp pressure.
Made from semi-flexible green rubber, the FlexArch mouthpiece is designed to feel soft and accommodating in the horse’s mouth. The controlled flexibility allows the mouthpiece to adapt to tongue movement while remaining stable and easy to understand for the horse. This makes FlexArch a good option for horses with sensitive tongues or those that resist more rigid or restrictive mouthpiece designs, promoting relaxation, acceptance, and a quieter overall feel in the contact.
The Baby Pelham cheekpiece combines the action of a double bridle into a single bit, with shorter shanks than a full-size pelham for a milder lever effect. It provides additional pressure on the chin and poll while offering more precision and control than a simple snaffle. Baby Pelhams can be used with a double rein to separate the lever action of the curb and the snaffle, or with a converter which mediates the action between the two. The curb chain must be fitted so that the shanks cannot move past 45 degrees upon engagement of the reins for correct bit action.
The shorter shank length makes the Baby Pelham a popular choice for horses and ponies that need a step up from a snaffle without the full leverage of a standard pelham, ideal for show jumping, eventing, and general riding where a little extra control is needed while keeping the aids soft and clear.
Due to the shape of the mouthpiece we recommend sizing up 1/4" to accommodate the attachment of the cheekpiece.
Mouthpiece thickness: 14mm
Please note that all rubber bits are non-returnable and non-exchangeable due to the porous nature of the material.
Is this bit right for my horse?
Riders often choose this bit for:
- Horses that put their tongue over the bit: our most tongue relief, with a forward tilt
- The tricky combination of a small mouth with a fat tongue
Worth knowing:
- Semi-flexible rubber: this bit is not chew proof, not even a little. If your horse chews or grabs the bit with its teeth, choose a metal mouthpiece instead
- Like all rubber bits, it is not returnable once used. If you are unsure, we usually suggest trying the CalmBlue first
Every horse is an individual. If you are not sure, take our two minute quiz or write to hello@agadors.com and we will help you decide.
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⚠ Non-Returnable. Rubber bits are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged due to hygiene reasons. They are also not suitable for horses that are known to chew or leave teeth marks on the mouthpiece.
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