Nelson (full cheek) gag with Turtle Top mouthpiece that has a flattened dome shaped link that lowers palate pressure
£176.00
Turtle Top with Flex
Anatomy-inspired double jointed bit design with enhanced mouthpiece
stability, through optimised alignment of the mouthpiece surfaces to the
tongue and palate.
The Neue Schule Flex design concept delivers a guaranteed and well
controlled co-alignment of the surfaces of the mouthpiece with the
sensitive surfaces of the equine mouth. For most designs Flex delivers
parallel co-alignment of the Turtle Top dome with the equine palate.
In selected designs we allow Flex to deliver some firm but fair
additional pressure to the tongue and poll using a lever action-induced
rotation of the mouthpiece. The extra pressure obtainable is carefully
restricted with Flex limiting the range of additional rotation to around
10 degrees.
FlexZ
FlexZ is a development of our popular Tranz range (hence the “Z).
Gently curved cannons form a wide arch aligned over the tongue and held
in shape by Turtle Top. FlexZ is therefore more securely centred on the tongue and more resistant to being pulled through the mouth.
FlexZ Nelson
The Nelson cheek delivers consistent rein aids on the poll that
provide control and encourage lift. Particularly helps against leaning
or snatching. No matter what your rein tension the mouthpiece alignment
to the mouth remains unchanged. The flattened underside of the Flexz
cannons with their anatomy-inspired recesses are held parallel to the
tongue whatever riding activity you enjoy.
This innovation is brilliant for the over-active busy mouth that
chomps and chews on the mouthpiece. Turtle Top with Flex keeps the
mouthpiece centred and arched over the tongue at all times, safely
helping to prevent sideways tongue evasions. This comfortable mouthpiece
re-focuses the inattentive mouth back onto the rein aids in order to
achieve a soft consistent contact.
The full cheek offers directional support when turning, ideal for
those tricky technical fences such as skinnies and corners. The two
rein options allow the rider to differentiate between the snaffle action
and the poll action. Often sourced for use with strong horses when
extra control is needed.
Small – 118-128mm (4.6″- 5″)
Medium – 128-138mm (5″ – 5.4″)
Large – 138-148mm (5.4″ – 5.8″)
XLarge – 148-158mm (5.8″ – 6.2″)
XXL – 158-168mm (6.2″ – 6.6″)
Get The Turtle Top Advantage
A Revolutionary Design;
The unique and innovative Turtle Top TM bit has been designed to help quieten and focus the over-active and busy mouth. The revolutionary Turtle Top TM prevents the horse from lifting the side arms, or “cannons, of the bit through its inspired joint design that locks the upward flexion of the cannons. The resulting stability of the bit in the mouth allows the rider to give clearer rein aids and provides the horse with fewer distractions.
The Turtle TopTM naturally sits further back in the mouth;
The Turtle Top with FlexZ
The upper surface of the central link matches the anatomy of the Equine Upper Palate by being gently curved and widened;
Anatomically Designed, The Turtle Top Link Sits Comfortably In The Palatine Arch
The Turtle TopTM Link holds the bit in an arc over the tongue helping to locate and maintain it in the most effective place.
The cannons have a unique flattened underside and horizontally positioned loops;
Flattened Underside Of The Cannons Provides Greatly Increased Surface Area
| Mouthpiece Width | Large, Medium, Small, X-Large, XX-Large |
|---|---|
| Mouthpiece Material | Salox |
| Trial Option | No Trial, With 30 day Trial |
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If the bit is unsuitable and was a buy now, it can be returned if it is unused and in its original packaging. If you have opted for the 30 day trial you can return the bit within the 30 days and will receive a refund minus the hire fee applicable to the item trialled.
The trial fee varies per product as this price is related to the retail price.
| BITS VALUED/TYPE | HIRE CHARGE |
|---|---|
| up to £75.00 | £10.50 |
| £75.01 – £100.00 | £12.50 |
| £100.01 – £125.00 | £14.50 |
| £125.01 – £150.00 | £16.50 |
| £150.01 – £175.00 | £18.50 |
| £175.01 – £220.00 | £20.50 |
| £220.01 – £250.00 | £22.50 |
| £250.01 – £275.00 | £24.50 |
| over £275.01 | £26.50 |