{"title":"Sweet Iron Ported Mullen Bits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Premier Equine’s range of Sweet Iron Mullen Bits, featuring a gently curved, 14mm thick mouthpiece with an 8mm high central port to provide additional tongue space. The Sweet Iron naturally oxidises when exposed to moisture, encouraging salivation and bit acceptance. Designed to offer a stable, even contact, this thoughtfully shaped mouthpiece promotes comfort and clear communication between horse and rider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sweet-iron-loose-ring-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Loose Ring Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large or fleshy tongue that bulges between the teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the tongue over the bit or draw it out to one side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre short in the mouth and have not been comfortable in a jointed bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuss and fiddle with anything that has a joint in it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLean on the hand and need a bit that will not stay still for them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, which is low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The whole mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue, so it lies along the tongue and bars rather than bridging across them. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bit rings run through the mouthpiece rather than being fixed to it, so the mouthpiece can move and the horse can carry the bit slightly higher or lower in the mouth. Pressure comes off the moment the rein is given and the bit returns to a neutral position. Loose rings suit a horse that is stiff or hard in the hand, because there is no fixed surface to set against.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8234\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514551644533,"sku":"8234-45","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514551677301,"sku":"8234-475","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514551710069,"sku":"8234-5","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514551742837,"sku":"8234-525","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514551775605,"sku":"8234-55","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514551808373,"sku":"8234-6","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Loose-Ring-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791198088"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-eggbutt-ring-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Eggbutt Ring Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large or fleshy tongue and are also busy in the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the tongue over the bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed the bit to stay still and stop moving about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre anxious and do not yet trust the contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre rubbed or sore at the corners of the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bit ring is fixed to the mouthpiece and does not rotate. This prevents pinching of the lips, gives a solid feel against the side of the face and prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The release is slower than a loose ring and light poll pressure is introduced. A fixed cheek sits closely to the lips and encourages flexion. Paired with an unjointed mouthpiece it is the steadiest combination in the range, with nothing moving anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b96bb8d6-7fff-23fb-09ad-b93663abc7f1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eImported \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8235\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514562556277,"sku":"8235-45","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514562589045,"sku":"8235-475","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514562621813,"sku":"8235-5","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514562654581,"sku":"8235-525","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514562687349,"sku":"8235-55","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514562720117,"sku":"8235-6","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Eggbutt-Ring-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791200403"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-hunter-d-ring-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Hunter D-Ring Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and also need lateral guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not respond to the outside rein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall in on a circle or drift on a straight line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre green and have not settled in a jointed bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dee ring is similar in action to an eggbutt but presents a longer straight edge against the face. It prevents pinching, gives a more solid feel against the cheek and prevents the bit being pulled through the mouth. The straight side runs 86mm down the face, so when the inside rein is used the opposite side presses against the cheek and assists in bringing the shoulder round. With an unjointed mouthpiece the steering comes entirely from the cheek, which is why the Dee is a sound pairing here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8236\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514575499637,"sku":"8236-45","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514575532405,"sku":"8236-5","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514575565173,"sku":"8236-55","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Hunter-D-Ring-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791201337"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-full-cheek-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Full Cheek Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and fall out through the shoulder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIgnore the outside rein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre newly backed and need both tongue room and a clear steering aid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide the bit across the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full cheek prevents pinching at the sides of the mouth, and the arms above and below the mouthpiece prevent the bit being pulled through and assist in guiding the head. The upper arm is bent away from the face so it cannot press into the cheek, and both arms taper to rounded ball ends. Release is slower than a loose ring and light poll pressure is introduced. Fitted with keepers the upper arm is held to the bridle cheekpiece and the bit sits at a constant angle, which matters more on an unjointed mouthpiece because the port needs to stay central over the tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8237\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514587656565,"sku":"8237-45","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514587689333,"sku":"8237-475","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514587722101,"sku":"8237-5","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514587754869,"sku":"8237-525","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514587787637,"sku":"8237-55","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514587820405,"sku":"8237-6","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Full-Cheek-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791203943"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-pelham-long-curb-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Pelham Long Curb Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and need more control than a snaffle gives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemain strong in a short shank Pelham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre long in the neck and need the nose bringing in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre too strong out hunting or in the show ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars. A ported mullen is the traditional mouthpiece for a Pelham for exactly this reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelham has attachments for two reins, one at the mouthpiece and one at the end of the shank. Ridden on the top rein it acts as a fixed cheek snaffle. When the bottom rein is taken the shank rotates back, the curb chain comes into the curb groove, poll pressure is applied through the bridle and the mouthpiece rolls back onto the tongue and bars. This is the longer of our two shanks, so it engages later and exerts more leverage. The lip strap keeps the curb chain lying flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8238\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514604335477,"sku":"8238-45","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514604368245,"sku":"8238-475","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514604401013,"sku":"8238-5","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514604433781,"sku":"8238-525","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514604466549,"sku":"8238-55","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514604499317,"sku":"8238-6","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Pelham-Long-Curb-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791204286"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-pelham-short-curb-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Pelham Short Curb Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and need more than a snaffle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome high in the neck and become unsteady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome above the bit in downward transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre new to a curb bit and need the milder of the two shanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA short shank engages quickly and remains forgiving if the rein is held rather than given, which makes it the one to start with. The arms above and below the mouthpiece are close to equal, so poll pressure is loaded as much as bar pressure and the horse is asked to drop and settle rather than draw the nose in, which suits a shorter, thicker neck. Ridden on the top rein it acts as a fixed cheek snaffle; on the bottom rein the curb chain enters the curb groove, poll pressure is applied and the horse comes into an outline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8239\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514621210997,"sku":"8239-45","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514621243765,"sku":"8239-475","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514621276533,"sku":"8239-5","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514621309301,"sku":"8239-525","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514621342069,"sku":"8239-55","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514621374837,"sku":"8239-6","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Pelham-Short-Curb-Ported-Mullen-01_eafc0265-4089-4d35-8a73-902789e71fb5.jpg?v=1792513626"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-kimblewick-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Kimblewick Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and need more control than a snaffle gives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome above the bit and get high in the neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre strong out hunting or around a course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre ridden by someone who cannot manage two reins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe action depends on the position of the rider's hands. The rein slides on the Dee shaped bit ring, so if the hands are lowered before pressure is applied the rein travels about an inch and the bit takes up roughly a 45 degree angle in the mouth, acting downward and backward on the lower jaw with downward pressure on the poll. The result is a lowering action rather than a lifting one. Three rein positions increase or decrease the pressure, so the range of a Pelham is available from a single rein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8240\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514634875253,"sku":"8240-45","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514634908021,"sku":"8240-5","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514634940789,"sku":"8240-55","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Kimblewick-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791205543"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-hanging-cheek-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Hanging Cheek Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large or fleshy tongue and cannot settle on a moving bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the tongue over the bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre worn or sore at the corners of the mouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre sensitive over the poll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome high in the neck and need to work down and forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper cheek holds the bit to the bridle cheekpiece, so the mouthpiece stays in one position in the mouth. It does not drop onto the incisors, slide sideways, or move when the hand moves. The cheeks lie flat against the face and pressure is concentrated on the bars. A hanging cheek does not create poll pressure: with no lower shank and no curb chain there is no leverage, and cheekpiece tension reduces rather than increases when the rein is taken. Holding the bit still also keeps the port sitting centrally over the tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-01a94c92-7fff-5506-2533-708203f90bda\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eImported \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8241\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514645426549,"sku":"8241-45","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 4.75\"","offer_id":56514645459317,"sku":"8241-475","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514645492085,"sku":"8241-5","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.25\"","offer_id":56514645524853,"sku":"8241-525","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514645557621,"sku":"8241-55","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":56514645590389,"sku":"8241-6","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Hanging-Cheek-Ported-Mouth-01.jpg?v=1791206187"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-universal-fixed-ring-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Universal Fixed Ring Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and get strong as the pace increases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun long and stiff but are also unsteady in the contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLean through the bridle across country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed a predictable response at speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. With no joint there is nothing to close on the bars and no nutcracker action, and port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA ring cheek introduces poll pressure and creates leverage on the mouthpiece. The half ring is what makes this version milder than a three or four ring. With the rein on the centre ring it works as a fixed cheek snaffle; with the rein on the lower loop poll pressure is introduced and the mouthpiece rotates back onto the tongue and bars. The centre ring is fixed to the mouthpiece, so nothing slides and the leverage arrives at full effect as soon as the rein is taken. The wider rein loop allows the rein to find its own angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8242\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514663580021,"sku":"8242-45","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514663612789,"sku":"8242-5","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514663645557,"sku":"8242-55","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Universal-Fixed-Ring-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791207146"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-weymouth-short-ported-mullen","title":"Sweet Iron Weymouth Short Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre moving up to a double bridle for the first time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre short in the mouth, where a longer shank sits too close to the chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and need room under the mouthpiece in a curb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre ridden by someone new to carrying two reins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. Port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars, which is what a curb mouthpiece is meant to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Weymouth works on several parts of the head at once. Taking the curb rein rotates the shank back, the curb chain comes into the curb groove, poll pressure is applied through the bridle headpiece and the mouthpiece rolls back onto the tongue and bars. The horse answers by softening at the poll and lifting through the base of the neck. At 50mm the shank adds leverage but less than a 70mm shank, so the curb engages quickly and to a modest degree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8243\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514674164085,"sku":"8243-45","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514674196853,"sku":"8243-5","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514674229621,"sku":"8243-55","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Weymouth-Short-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791208310"},{"product_id":"sweet-iron-weymouth-long-ported-mouth","title":"Sweet Iron Weymouth Long Ported Mullen","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for horses that:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre established in a double bridle and need finer control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre long in the neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a large tongue and need room under the mouthpiece in a curb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre ridden by an experienced rider looking for more refinement in the curb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unjointed mullen bar formed from a single piece of sweet iron, tapering from 14mm at the cheek to 10mm through the centre. The port measures 80mm wide by 10mm high, low and broad rather than tall and narrow, so the tongue is given room across a wide span while the bar stays well clear of the palate. The mouthpiece is swept forward to follow the arch of the tongue. Port relief moves the load off the centre of the tongue and out onto the bars, which is what a curb mouthpiece is meant to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheek piece. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same three pressures as the short shank, arriving through a longer lever. The curb chain enters the curb groove, poll pressure is applied through the bridle headpiece and the mouthpiece rolls back onto the tongue and bars. At 70mm the shank engages later, so there is more room in the rein before anything happens and the aid can be asked for quietly. Once engaged it carries further, which is what allows a horse to be asked for genuine flexion at the poll rather than simply shortening. The longer shank also gives the nose more to come back to, which suits a longer neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8244\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 4.5\"","offer_id":56514684322165,"sku":"8244-45","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5\"","offer_id":56514684354933,"sku":"8244-5","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ 5.5\"","offer_id":56514684387701,"sku":"8244-55","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/files\/Sweet-Iron-Weymouth-Long-Ported-Mullen-01.jpg?v=1791208743"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/2528\/7847\/collections\/category-square_5e8c0cd2-997b-449f-862e-7145dd42186e.jpg?v=1792668421","url":"https:\/\/www.premierequine.co.uk\/collections\/sweet-iron-ported-mullen-bits.oembed","provider":"Premier Equine Int. Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}