The Pelham is a compromise bit between the snaffle and the curb, and as with all compromises it has its pitfalls. However, it has been in existence for very many years and has proved successful. It works by exerting pressure on the poll, curb groove and mouth and is very comfortable for horses with short wide mouth conformation. It is not really effective in its true action on horses with narrower, long mouths. Many horses find pelhams too strong when they jump, so try a round of fences in one before you buy one. The Pelham group of bits include Kimberwicks