Some horses need more support in the contact while remaining sensitive in the mouth. It's important then to choose a bit that offers clarity without losing sight of comfort. A mouthpiece with extra tongue relief can make a real difference here. The TRUST Port Medium Pelham – Inno Sense combines the versatile action of a Pelham with a mouthpiece that gives the tongue more room. This creates a bit that provides support where needed, while relaxation, comfort, and harmony in the contact are preserved.

The mouthpiece – Port Medium
The Port Medium mouthpiece is unjointed and features an anatomically shaped tongue port. This creates extra room for the tongue, reducing pressure on the centre of the tongue and distributing it more across the bars.

Many horses respond well to this tongue relief, especially those that naturally have little room in the mouth or are sensitive on the tongue. This can create more relaxation and make it easier for many horses to accept a stable connection with the hand. The Port Medium mouthpiece is often chosen for:

• Horses with a sensitive or thick tongue
• Horses that stick their tongue out
• Horses that need extra tongue relief
• Horses that become more comfortable with less pressure on the tongue

Within the Inno Sense collection, the Port Medium mouthpiece feels slightly firmer than the Flexi Soft mouthpiece, while thanks to the synthetic material it retains a comfortable, lightly flexible action.

The cheekpiece – Pelham
The Pelham cheekpiece combines the action of a snaffle and a curb in a single bit. This provides both direct communication and additional support when needed. The combination of mouthpiece, curb chain, and shanks distributes the action across:

• The mouth
• The lower jaw
• The poll

This can offer support for horses that can become strong in the contact, while the Port Medium mouthpiece simultaneously provides extra comfort by giving the tongue more room.

A Pelham is often chosen for:

• Horses that benefit from extra support in the contact
• Horses with limited room in the mouth for two bits
• Horses getting used to a combination of curb and snaffle action
• Combinations that want to combine refined communication with more influence when needed

A correctly fitted curb chain is essential for a calm and balanced action of the bit. Because of the leverage effect, a Pelham requires a quiet, independent hand and sufficient rider experience.

The material – Inno Sense
Inno Sense is a synthetic material that has been carefully developed and extensively tested. It is free of harmful substances and contains no plasticizers. Compared to traditional metal/steel mouthpieces, Inno Sense feels significantly softer and warmer. Many sensitive horses, horses with a sensitive mouth, or horses with a preference for nonmetal bits respond very positively to it. The material supports relaxation and acceptance, which is essential in the foundation of any training. This creates more length, allowing the horse to more easily seek contact with the hand and creating more calm in the connection.

Suitability
The TRUST Port Medium Pelham – Inno Sense is particularly suitable for horses that need extra tongue relief combined with the support of a Pelham cheekpiece. It is a deliberate choice for:

• Horses with a sensitive or thick tongue
• Horses that stick their tongue out
• Horses that can become strong in the contact
• Horses with limited room in the mouth for two bits
• Combinations that want to combine comfort and refined support

Thanks to the combination of tongue relief, comfort, and the versatile action of the Pelham, this bit suits horses that benefit from extra support without compromising on comfort in the mouth.

About TRUST
TRUST Equestrian develops bits based on anatomical knowledge, practical experience, and innovation in material use. Every design is aimed at an optimal fit, high-quality materials, and refined communication between horse and rider. By combining craftsmanship with innovation, TRUST offers a bit collection that supports comfort, trust, and harmony : from young horses in training to combinations at the highest level.