Neue Schule Turtle Top Snaffle Bit
Neue Schule Turtle Top Snaffle Bit
The Neue Schule Turtle Top with Flex is a cutting-edge, double-jointed bit designed with the horse’s anatomy in mind. Inspired by the shape of the Box turtle’s shell, the Turtle Top link features a flattened dome-shaped link that reduces palate pressure and prevents the bit from being pushed upwards by the horse’s tongue. This innovative design ensures the bit stays stable in the horse’s mouth, providing more comfort and consistent contact, especially for horses that tend to be fussy or reactive to traditional bits.
One of the key features of the Turtle Top with Flex is its ability to optimize the alignment of the bit’s surfaces with the horse’s tongue and palate. The Flex design concept ensures that the mouthpiece remains parallel with the horse’s sensitive surfaces, helping to reduce discomfort while promoting better communication between horse and rider. For some designs, the Flex also allows for a controlled application of additional pressure on the tongue and poll, using a slight lever action to achieve a firmer yet fair contact. This controlled pressure is limited to about 10 degrees of rotation, ensuring the horse remains comfortable while still allowing the rider to fine-tune their aids.
The FlexZ is a development of Neue Schule’s popular Tranz range. It features gently curved cannons that form a wide arch over the tongue, securely held in place by the Turtle Top. This design prevents the bit from being pulled through the mouth and helps keep it centred and stable.
The FlexZ Loose Ring cheekpiece is a simple, trusted design that maintains mouthpiece alignment regardless of rein tension. The flattened underside of the cannons stays parallel to the tongue during any riding activity, making it ideal for horses with busy or overactive mouths. The Turtle Top with Flex prevents tongue evasions and keeps the horse focused on the rider’s rein aids, promoting soft, consistent contact.
This innovative bit is perfect for achieving better control and comfort, particularly for horses prone to chomping or resisting traditional bits.
Sizes: Small (4.5"-5"), Medium (5"-5.5"), Large (5.5"-5.75")
Mouthpiece: 16mm
Ring Size: 70mm
Please Note: Stock availability varies, we do our best to keep our stock levels correct for Neue Schule bits. Please contact the shop 02 9651 2337 or via email to enquire whether the bit you are after is in stock. Wait time for out of stock bits can be up to 4 weeks.
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