{"product_id":"fager-john-sweet-iron-pelham","title":"Fager John Sweet Iron Pelham","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-hidden font-normal text-base leading-relaxed text-left\" style=\"height: auto;\" id=\"vt-short-desc-div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Registered Design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFager John is suitable for horses that you would describe as some of the following:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc ml-6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGets strong but still needs to seek more contact with the bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to keep a consistent contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds clearer brakes and stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds to calm down in the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive tongue and bars, can chew on the bit and throw the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eJohn is a sweet-tasting, double-jointed bit with bar relief. The design is simple, unique and designed with the horse’s ultimate comfort in mind. Combined with the sweet taste material, the horse will seek more contact with the hand and be less overreactive when you take the reins, keeping a more consistent contact. The sidepieces will give you more control with the leverage effect, but still a very stable and framed feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eThe joints are specifically designed to give a much more gentle pressure on the tongue, making John an extremely comfortable bit. The mouthpiece naturally conforms to the shape of the tongue whilst relieving the bars from constant pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eThe Pelham sidepiece is similar to Baby Pelham, but with a longer shank to create more leverage effect. This sidepiece gives a framed, stable feeling in the hand, making the horse come down and forward still with clear brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eWe recommend using the pelham with a delta bridle or two reins, one in the large loose ring and one in the small ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003eWith two reins, you can easily regulate how much leverage you want from the bit by shortening, or lengthening, the rein that is attached to the bottom ring. With more leverage, you get a slightly lower neck and more effect, with less leverage you can get the horse a bit higher in the neck with less effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003ePlease note, horses who are wide over the premolars\/teeth may need to size up in this bit due to the upper shanks. This is because the sidepiece of the bridle is attached to the upper shank of the bit, which is placed higher up where some horses are wider than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-normal text-base mb-2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/1273\/8199\/files\/Screenshot_2025-05-20_at_10.00.30_AM.png?v=1747749731\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fager Bits USA","offers":[{"title":"105MM \/ 4 1\/4\"","offer_id":50541621837894,"sku":"JOHN105P","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"115MM \/ 4 1\/2\"","offer_id":50541621870662,"sku":"JOHN115P","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125MM \/ 5\"","offer_id":50541621903430,"sku":"JOHN125P","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"135MM \/ 5 1\/4\"","offer_id":50541621936198,"sku":"JOHN135P","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145MM \/ 5 3\/4\"","offer_id":50541621968966,"sku":"JOHN145P","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0620\/3718\/files\/765_6318a98e31-johnp_angle-full.webp?v=1790862760","url":"https:\/\/bridlefitters.com\/products\/fager-john-sweet-iron-pelham","provider":"BridleFitters.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}