#kimberwick

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Pelham and Kimberwick Bits

Pelham on left. Kimberwick on right.

Pelham has more curb action than a Kimberwick

Pelham requires more educated hands

Both can give you options to move down a notch if at shows and need more control

Jointed bits are more severe because they create a pressure point with the nutcracker action

Pelham gives you the option to use true snaffle rings as oppose to a kimberwick which always has leverage

One person said that only advanced students rode in snaffles. The thought was that riding with contact and being a beginner could harden the mouth. A Pelham or kimberwick would need less effort to get a reaction out of a beginner.

If you ride in a Pelham with double reins, you have the curb as an emergency brake so to speak.

Pelhams are legal in the hunter ring but not Kimberwicks.

An opinion to consider. A stronger bit is better than hauling on a weaker one.

Kimberwick are a type of Pelham. Unlike a Pelham, kimberwick only uses one rein.

The poll pressure encourages the horse to put their head down.

Even on the top hole, a Kimberwick will still exert poll pressure when pulled.

Kimberwicks can be seen as quick fix bits.

Kimberwick can be good for horses that simply become too hot when galloping with others or at shows, hunting, etc. Not necessarily good for everyday use though.

Kimberwick is a good in between for a Pelham and snaffle. But it will always use leverage while a Pelham is optional depending on which slot you use.

A straight bar kimberwick is either off or on and works like a short shank bit. Best for western. Not good for contact.

The tightness of the chain massively effects the harshness

Riding with contact in a kimberwick is discouraged. It should not be ridden like a snaffle.

Refs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

[a-fish-named-salsa]

thoughts on kimberwick bits?

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[equimich]

Kimberwick

Here's an old kimberwick bit I drew for class with charcoal. I didn't think much of it while I was working on it but...it was just selected for a district art competition! It's funny how things work out! :D

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The alphabet challenge! one of my favorite bits<3