The Turtle Top mouthpiece has a flattened dome shaped link that lowers palate pressure with sclaed down pony sized universal cheeks
For full sized cheeks and larger sizes see 7023-U-TT
£167.00
Anatomy-inspired double jointed bit design with enhanced mouthpiece stability, through optimised alignment of the mouthpiece surfaces to the tongue and palate.
The Turtle Top link shape takes inspiration from the shell of the Box turtle. This flattened dome shaped link lowers palate pressure and prevents the cannons from being pushed upwards above the link by the horses tongue.
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 Universal
The Universal cheek provides a number of rein options including the option of a curb strap. But whatever option you choose, 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 TopTM 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 size: XSmall – 108-118mm (4.25″- 4.5″)
NOTE: For Larger Sizes see 7023-U-TT
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 Turtle Top with FlexZ Wraps Over The Tongue
The cannons have a unique flattened underside and horizontally positioned loops;
Flattened Underside Of The Cannons Provides Greatly Increased Surface Area
| Mouthpiece Width | X-Small |
|---|---|
| Mouthpiece Material | Salox |
| Trial Option | No Trial, With 30 day Trial |
Choose your bit from our extensive range and don’t forget to select your size.
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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 |