What's the patch for on the horse's nose?

[Catg]

I assume it helps them breathe better while going round the course but what exactly does it do and why do some need it and not others?

Thanks :)

[casper_cb]

They are designed to help the horse breath easier should the horse need help. They are called Equine Nasal Strips. Same principal as on human athletes and partners that snore. :pmsl: LOL! (They are not allowed in racing.)

I googled them "H&H equine nasal strips" and there's a very good article about them.

[CityLights]

do they stick on? and if they do do they then not pull lots of fur out like plasters? cant imagine mine likeing having one put on

[Catg]

Thanks Casper_cb, I'll take I look.

CL I expect you have to soak them off

[daytona]

They are called Equine Nasal Strips. Same principal as on human athletes and partners that snore. :pmsl: LOL! .

Think I need some for my Stuart :pmsl::pmsl:

[Catg]

:lol: Yeah I need some for Sean too although I do find a hard kick extremely effective :evilgrin:

[IcarusGirl]

Maybe i should get one for icarus to stop him snoring in the line up at shows...

[Emmamayes]

Thanks Casper_cb, I'll take I look.

CL I expect you have to soak them off

Nope no need to soak them off. They peel off very easily with no/little sign of discomfort or any hair being pulled from the skin. They're generally used at the higher levels of eventing (CIC * and up usually) :)