Turtle Tactio Icelandic Curb

Designed specifically for the Icelandic Horse, this sleek, elegant combination blends traditional values and modern science resulting in a kind, comfortable bit that encourages both a soft consistent contact, self-carriage and speed control. In essence both contact and signal aids are achieved. The Turtle Tactio mouthpiece is highly recommended as it is particularly suited to the Icelandic mouth conformation. It is a very popular mouthpiece and available in a wide variety of cheeks including Loose Ring/ Eggbutt. This Icelandic Curb is available in a range of sizes designed to suit the Icelandic mouth. Also check out the Turtle Tactio Zlida designed for Icelandics for training and hacking. The flatter underside of the mouthpiece aligns with the tongue, delivering a broad, smooth, weight bearing surface, culminating in a very soft, comfortable, sustainable contact, whilst taking up little room between the tongue and palate. Remains further back in the mouth, discouraging tongue evasions negating the need to over tighten the cheek pieces to combat this. Not only does this mask the rein aids, but the increased pressure in the corner of the lips is uncomfortable for the horse and is likely to cause rubs. This position in the mouth also benefits those horses with a short smile.