Definition
pelhams
noun
- Plural of pelham; a type of horse bit that combines features of a snaffle and a curb bit, used in riding and driving.
Usage: equestrian; usually used in plural form
Examples
- The rider selected pelhams for her horse because they offered better control than a simple snaffle.
- Pelhams are popular in English riding disciplines for their versatility.
- The tack shop carried several styles of pelhams in different metals and sizes.
- She switched to pelhams after her horse became difficult to manage with a snaffle bit.