pelhams

[CurlyWurlyRach]

does the action of the bit change if the mouthpiece is more or less curved? i used to use a totally straight mullen mouth but the one i have off ebay seems very curved :confused: only just got it today but am i likely to get bronked off?? :D

what change does the curvature make to the bit?

[carthorse]

I think, but don't quote me because I haven't looked it up, that the curve will give more tongue room. As such I'd expect it to act slightly more on the bars of the mouth & possibly the palate if the crve is very high. So not so much stronger or milder as different. Try it in the school & see how she feels!

[puzzles]

a curved one will help to relieve tongue pressure and will work mainly on the bars of the mouth.
x

[showjumper-zoe]

Not sure, but I know a jointed one completely defeats the curb chain action so may aswell not be there lol.

[CurlyWurlyRach]

its really really curved and she hated it :rolleyes: so its going back on ebay (but im keeping the roundings that came with it!) and im getting a straight bar instead.

[puzzles]

ah well.
you could try a vucanite or plastic mouthpiece.
:-)

[CurlyWurlyRach]

nah the plastic ones are too thick. i went to the sales today and couldnt find a straight one which is annoying theyre all vulacanite or curved :mad:

[puzzles]

ah yeah, darn it. well there are mullen mouth pelhams and sweet irons designed to aleviate pressure and discomfort. maybe you try these?
xx