Are Neue Schule bits worth the money?
Well-Known Member. In my eyes yes they are worth the money. I have a couple, the trans veribend loose ring and an egbutt. had a problem with my old eggbut where the ring was stuck and would not tilt, I sent it back and they sent me a free replacement, was a good year old too !
What is a Neue Schule bit?
The Neue Schule collection of bits is an innovative range of bits for horses across all disciplines including hacking and dressage; Neue Schule bits are ergonomically designed, curved and lozenge. The Saddlery Shop offers a selection of Neue Schule bits.
Where are Neue Schule bits manufactured?
We can now reveal that Salox Gold, the metal alloy used to create Neue Schule’s range of world class bits, is mined in a secret location in the beautiful North Yorkshire Hills. The area is very well known for the famous “Whitby Jet” but not many realised that there was something else in just one of these mines too.
What are Neue Schule bits made from?
Neue Schule bits are made from Salox.
Why are Neue Schule bits good?
Neue Schule aims to keep the bit comfortable but neutral in the horse’s mouth. Likewise, flavoured mouthpieces can lead to over-salivation in the horse, which can often be misconstrued as acceptance.
Is the Neue Schule Verbindend dressage legal?
The cleverly curved mouthpiece can also enhance the development of the bend for lateral work and smaller circles. This dressage legal snaffle is not severe, so if you are a pleasure rider and simply wish to lift the forehand then this bit is a logical choice.
How do you fit a Neue Schule bit?
Fitting the Bit
- A general guide to ensuring your horse’s bit is at the correct height in the mouth would be to aim for ½ – 1 lip wrinkles at the corners of the mouth.
- Some horses are also much shorter from the corner of the lip to the muzzle (‘short smile’).
Which bit is best for my horse?
A soft bit refers to a bit that is more gentle on the horse’s mouth while a hard bit would apply more pressure. Ideally, you use the softest bit you can to communicate with your horse.
How do you fit a turtle Tactio bit?
The Turtle Tactio 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.
What does a Verbindend bit do?
The Verbindend has consistently helped eradicate tongue evasions, encouraging the horse to soften and relax through the jaw. The cleverly curved mouthpiece can also enhance the development of the bend for lateral work and smaller circles.
What does a Wilkie bit do?
A Wilkie bits design allows a more straight line from rider hand to horses mouth, preserving directional control when compared to more aggressive leverage bits. These bits are built out of two pieces – the cheek pieces and the mouthpiece. The cheek pieces are where the magic happens.
