About the Bit Is your horse inconsistent in the contact, chomping or chewing on the bit or tossing its head? The Turtle Top is here to answer your prayers! The Turtle Top which is inspired by the shell of the box turtle, prevents downward pressure to the horse’s tongue encouraging the horse to accept the bit and take the contact forward. The Turtle Top link is also flattened to lower pallet pressure and restricts the movement in mouthpiece, keeping it still and steady in the horse’s mouth.
This bit will help with
Chomping or chewing on bit
Getting Tongue over the bit
Tongue sticking out of mouth
Inconsistent in the contact
Tossing head
Sucking behind the contact
Opening mouth
NOT recommended for
Horses that are bar sensitive
Cheek piece A loose ring offers an instant release from pressure giving the horse an instant reward for being in the correct position.
Dressage legality* FEI - YES EA Dressage - YES EA Eventing Dressage - YES Pony Club - YES HRCAV - YES
How it should fit The Turtle Top snaffle should fit fairly snug with only 2-5mm gap between the lip and the ring. The Neue Schule bits are made with a deep bevel making it almost impossible for the ring and mouthpiece to pinch the horses lips.
Technical Information Brand Neue Schule Model Turtle Top Snaffle Mouthpiece Size S (4.5”-5”), M (5.25”-5.5”), L (5.5”-5.75”), XL (5.75”-6.25”), XXL (6.25”-6.5”) Mouthpiece Thickness 16mm Ring Diameter 70mm Material Salox GoldTM Mouthpiece with highly polished Stainless Steel Rings Model Number NS-7023 70
*Whilst we make every effort to ensure our information on dressage legal bits for each association is the most up to date and accurate, Bit Bank Australia accepts no liability for incorrect information - the responsibility is on the rider to make sure they are using equipment that follows the rules and regulations of their chosen discipline.
Super happy with the fit, my horse loves the feel and goes softly into my hands. Bit bank were super helpful.
Hi Jennifer, we're thrilled to hear you're happy with the fit and your horse's response! Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Bit Bank Australia.
Hi
My pure Arab mare is going well in her new bit. The only thing I really dislike is the huge rings on it, If I'd know they were this big I would not have purchased this bit, Looks ridiculous.
Regards
Sally
Hi Sally Thankyou for your review! They do make smaller 55mm rings in a loose ring version of this bit if that helps :)