pelham

nom propre

A noun referring to a type of horse bit that has a bar mouthpiece and is designed to combine the actions of a curb bit and a snaffle bit.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un type de mors pour chevaux comportant un embout métallique, combinant l'action du filet et celle du mors à canon.

1. Type of horse bit C2 formal

   A bit for a horse that has a bar mouthpiece and is designed to combine the action of a curb bit and a snaffle bit.

   • The rider used a Pelham bit for better control.
   • A Pelham bit is often used in show jumping.
   • He adjusted the Pelham bit carefully before mounting the horse.

   🇫🇷Pelham (mors)