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7023-PEL-TT Neue Schule Turtle Top with Flex Pelham

Pelham with Turtle Top mouthpiece that has a flattened dome shaped link that lowers palate pressure

Product Code: 7023-PEL-TT

£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 Pelham

An innovative lightweight, elegant cheek design very popular in the
show ring incorporating the Turtle Top with Flex mouthpiece. This Pelham
is designed to be comfortable promoting a rounder outline whilst also
encouraging more freedom through the shoulder. Often sourced for control
and self-carriage, this Pelham usually gives more feel and response as
opposed to a standard solid mouthpiece that often results in fixing and
blocking, culminating in a wooden feel.

This innovation is brilliant for the overactive 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 design is available in sizes between 118 and 168mm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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;

 

 

    • Negating the temptation to over-tighten the cheek pieces. 
    • Improved bit positioning delivers greater clarity through the rein aids
    • Eliminates extra pressure in the corners of the mouth and poll. 
  • The Turtle Top with FlexZ

    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; 

 

 

    • The central link fits neatly under the palatine arch and restricts upward movement of the cannons
    • The central link cannot strike up into the upper palate.  This reduces the likelihood of the horse opening its mouth through discomfort,
    • Reduces the need for a flash noseband or other restraint.

 

 

The Anatomically Designed Turtle Top Link Sits Comfortably In The Palatine Arch
  
 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.

 

 

    • Restricted upward cannon movement discourages mouth over-activity,
    • Helps to prevent sideways movement of the tongue,
    • Allows the mouthpiece to sit centrally arched over the tongue.

 

 

The Turtle Top with Flex Wraps Over The Tongue
The Turtle Top with FlexZ Wraps Over The Tongue

 

 

 

 

 

The cannons have a unique flattened underside and horizontally positioned loops;

 

 

    • Provides a naturally large weight bearing surface,
    • Feel and responsiveness are enhanced,
    • Encourages horses to flex and round over the bit in to a more correct outline,
    • Allows comfortable, low tongue pressure,
    • Takes up less room in the horses mouth than a thicker bit.

 

 

Flattened Underside Of The Cannons Provides Greatly Increased Surface Area

Flattened Underside Of The Cannons Provides Greatly Increased Surface Area

Additional information

Mouthpiece Width

Large, Medium, Small, X-Large, XX-Large

Mouthpiece Material

Salox

Trial Option

No Trial, With 30 day Trial

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  • Normal wear is accepted on returned bits however we ask that they be returned clean and dry and fit for purpose.  Bits should not be put in the dishwasher or cleaned with abrasive material as this can damage the material.
  • The 30 day trial is not available on every bit.  Any item that does not allow you to select the ‘With 30 day trial’ option is purchase only.
  • Trials are not offered on any non-metal bit due to the fact they are not as resistant to wear and tear and cannot be sterilised to the required standards.
  • On occasion we offer trials on other items (not bits).  The terms and conditions remain the same.
  • Shipping via Royal Mail Tracked 48 is included as standard.  Tracked 24 or courier can be arranged upon request but will be subject to any extra cost.

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  • The trial period ends 30 days following the date of dispatch and this is the return date by which the item should reach The Horse Bit Shop.
  • Dates to which the bit should be returned may be subject to change if the day falls on a Public Holiday.
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  • Shipping via Royal Mail International Tracked is included as standard.  Shipping via Courier can be arranged upon request but will be subject to any extra costs.
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  • Any returned bits are expected to be returned via airmail, as surface mail can take up to 50 days for some countries. Please allow plenty time for the bit to reach the UK as  you will not be entitled to a refund until the bit is returned, even if the bit is in transit. The Horse Bit Shop cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage in the post when being returned.
  • Please ensure that any customs paperwork is filled in correctly and marked as a returned item as we will not be liable for paying or refunding any import charges.
  • Upon successful return of bits on trial you will receive a refund for the price of the bit minus the trial fee. No trial fee is charged for a bit not returned to us.
  • Normal wear is accepted on returned bits however we ask that they be returned clean and dry and fit for purpose.  Bits should not be put in the dishwasher or cleaned with abrasive material as this can damage the material.
  • The trial option is not available on every bit.  Any item that does not allow you to select the ‘With 30 day trial’ option is purchase only.
  • Trials are not offered on any non-metal bit due to the fact they are not as resistant to wear and tear and cannot be sterilised to the required standards.
  • We aim to send brand new bits to alleviate the necessity to return to exchange for new however this may not always be possible.  All bits sent will be fit for purpose and fully sanitised.
  • On occasion we offer trials on other items (not bits).  The terms and conditions remain the same.

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