Top 5 Copper Alloy Options for Curb and Pelham Bits in Canada — 2025 Expert Guide (Vet- and Pro-Rider Reviewed) to Find the Right Copper, Bronze or Brass Insert for Salivation, Comfort and Control

Neue Schule's Tranz Angled Lozenge Pelham pairs their anatomical, low-profile mouthpiece design with a copper lozenge to encourage salivation and acceptance; the angled lozenge gives targeted tongue pressure while preserving a smooth contact that many horses accept readily. As a premium specialist design it competes technically with Sprenger's alloy innovation by focusing on ergonomic shaping and precision of contact rather than raw alloy chemistry, and it typically sits in the mid-to-high price tier reflecting its handcrafted fit and long-term rider control advantages.

The Myler Level 2 Copper Roller Pelham uses a slightly curved Level 2 mouthpiece with a central copper roller to promote licking and relaxation; the roller also gives the horse something to play with to reduce tongue tension and encourage a softer poll. Financially and commercially it represents a strong value—more affordable and widely stocked than high-end alloys like Sprenger Aurigan—while offering a reliable, pragmatic copper contact favored by trainers looking for consistent results without the premium alloy price tag.

Bombers' Blue Sweet Iron Pelham combines a blue-finished sweet iron mouthpiece with a central copper lozenge to deliver an active, salivation-promoting mouthpiece that oxidizes over time for additional stimulation. This option is a cost-effective mid-market choice: its sweet iron chemistry provides a more reactive feel than inert stainless or Aurigan alloys but requires more maintenance to manage rust, making it appealing to riders who want pronounced feedback for responsiveness at a lower purchase price than the premium Aurigan models.

Sprenger's Aurigan KK Ultra Pelham showcases Aurigan, a premium copper-zinc-tin alloy engineered to encourage salivation and acceptance without the unpredictable oxidation of sweet iron; the KK Ultra profile adds refined curvature for balanced tongue and bar pressure. As the technical market leader for copper-alloy bits, Sprenger commands a higher price but offers superior alloy stability, consistent tactile properties, and durability compared with sweet iron or simple copper inserts—making it the go-to choice when long-term performance and low maintenance are priorities.