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For most designs Flex delivers parallel co-alignment of the Turtle Top™ dome with the equine palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn selected designs we allow Flex to deliver some firm but fair additional pressure to the tongue and poll using a lever action-induced rotation of the mouthpiece. The extra pressure obtainable is carefully restricted with Flex limiting the range of additional rotation to around 10 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003csup\u003eZ\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlex\u003csup\u003eZ\u003c\/sup\u003e is a development of our popular Tranz range (hence the “Z”). Gently curved cannons form a wide arch aligned over the tongue and held in shape by Turtle Top™. 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This comfortable mouthpiece re-focuses the inattentive mouth back onto the rein aids in order to achieve a soft consistent contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play from the loose ring minimises the chance of the horse gaining any purchase on the mouthpiece and discourages the horse from leaning. The two rein options allow the rider to differentiate between the snaffle action and the poll action. 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