Ride Smarter: Neue Schule Turtle Top and Turtle Tactio — Dressage Legal and Horse Approved!
Posted on April 28 2025

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.