Ride Smarter: Neue Schule Turtle Top and Turtle Tactio — Dressage Legal and Horse Approved!

When it comes to dressage, connection is everything. You want a bit that supports softness, encourages harmony, and — importantly — keeps you compliant with competition rules.

That’s why so many riders are turning to the Neue Schule Turtle Top and Turtle Tactio bits — and here’s the best part:

Both are fully legal under FEI and Equestrian Canada dressage rules!

Meet the Turtle Family

Neue Schule Turtle Top

This game-changing design features a clever “flattened” center link shaped like a turtle, stabilizing the mouthpiece. It prevents over-rotation, giving your horse a comfortable, quiet feel and encouraging a steadier contact. Great for horses who tend to fidget or get unsettled by traditional bits.

Neue Schule Turtle Tactio

Got a horse with a sensitive tongue or who tends to brace against pressure? The Turtle Tactio is made for them. With a wider, gentler contact area, it’s designed to reduce pressure points while promoting a light, elastic connection. Especially ideal for sensitive types or horses just coming into the dressage world.

Both bits are crafted with Neue Schule’s Salox® Gold alloy for faster warming and greater acceptance — your horse feels the comfort right away.

100% Competition Legal

Whether you’re competing locally or on the international stage, you can feel confident:

• FEI Dressage: Approved for use in all levels, including Young Horse classes and Grand Prix.
• Equestrian Canada Dressage: Fully approved as of the 2024/2025 rulebook.

Just be sure your chosen cheekpiece (loose ring, eggbutt, etc.) also complies with your class — but the Turtle mouthpieces themselves? Good to go.

Why Riders (and Horses) Love Turtle Bits

• Quieter mouth = better scores
• More stable contact = happier horses
• Gentler communication = better partnership

Whether you’re training for your first show or riding down the centerline at nationals, Turtle Top and Turtle Tactio bits give you — and your horse — an edge built on comfort and performance.

Ready to Upgrade?

Explore the Neue Schule Turtle range today and experience the difference a smarter bit can make!

Your horse deserves a bit that speaks their language — and with Turtle Top and Turtle Tactio, it’s a conversation they’ll actually want to have.