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Expert opinion : The Pelham TURTLE Tactio bit is a double snaffle bit. The shape of the bit resembles a turtle with the logo facing upwards. It is particularly interesting for horses with a sensitive tongue and/or palate or with a flat palate. Its shape favors an action on the bars and commissures before the action on the tongue. It nevertheless offers a simultaneous action on the whole mouth. It can be particularly interesting for a sensitive horse that tends to shake its head with a more traditional bit. The break is flat to avoid a strong action on the palate. The mobility of the snaffle prevents the horse from freezing on the bit. It is recommended to use it on horses with no particular sensitivity on the neck. It is mainly suitable for powerful horses with delicate control. The pelham bit is particularly suitable for jumping. It increases the rider's control over the horse, especially in tight curves.
The multiple combinations possible depending on the choice of rein placement produce very variable effects :
Reins on the central ring: the action of the bit is similar to that of a Baucher snaffle. The main action is on the horse's mouth while the pressure on the neck is very light.
Reins on the bottom ring: the leverage is stronger. Thus the bit is similar to a 3-ring snaffle, but the pressure is distributed equally on the horse's mouth and neck.
A medium impact is achieved by the use of the rings which are fixed on the middle and bottom rings.
SIZING GUIDE
| Size | Millimetres | Inches |
| XS | 108 - 118 mm | 4.25 - 4.50 " |
| S | 118 - 128 mm | 4.50 - 5.00 " |
| M | 128 - 138 mm | 5.00 - 5.50 " |
| L | 138 - 148 mm | 5.50 - 6.00 " |
| XL | 148 - 158 mm | 6.00 - 6.25 " |
| XXL | 158 - 168 mm | 6.25 - 6.50 " |
Salox Gold : This material possesses a high thermal conductivity. This means that the bit will warm to mouth temperature quickly and become ‘neutral’ to the horse, meaning that they are less likely to inwardly fixate on the mouthpiece and instead will be receptive to all the rider’s aids. Occasionally, the horse’s bit may come into contact with the teeth- namely the incisors (as we put the bit in) and the premolars. In this case, care must be taken to ensure that there is no discomfort or damage to the tooth itself. Salox Gold differs from standard stainless steel and other copper alloy bits in that it is a slightly softer metal, allowing it to safely absorb impact forces whilst protecting tooth enamel. This can make the mouthpiece easier to accept by the horse. Neue Schule aims to keep the bit comfortable but neutral in the horse’s mouth. The horse should not inwardly fixate on the bit, but instead be receptive to all our aids. The addition of aluminium which forms a protective insoluble alumina coating solves the issue. It is also self-healing : if the horse bites into the bit the insoluble surface oxide quickly re-forms to re-trap the ions.
Technical sheet
| Mouthpiece type | plein |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Weight | 370g |
| Shank lenght | 70mm |
| Side pieces | Pelham |
| Material | Copper |
| Mouthpiece | Anatomique, Double brisure |
