sheepskin cover things? Safe?
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Excuse my ignorance but I don't really understand why headcollars have them 
The SJ'er that was stabled next to me had them for her horses but I never really understood why?!
The SJ'er that was stabled next to me had them for her horses but I never really understood why?!
Excuse my ignorance but I don't really understand why headcollars have them
They can be used simply for show, but are most commonly used for use on headcollars on horses that have "bony" faces and stop rubbing and catching etc. Nose band sheepskin covers are also commonly used on bridles along with covered cheek pieces (especially TB's) for hacking and to prevent spooking, as such.
I bought Red a special head collar that I only use at shows, however I bought it an inch or two too big, and it wasn't refundable so I used the sheepskin covers to make it fit, and they are comfortable but can make their faces sweat!
I would say they were safe, the removable ones can chaff with the velcro etc but if they're sewn on aslong as the thread can't annoy them, wouldn't see how they could be a problem
I would say they were safe, the removable ones can chaff with the velcro etc but if they're sewn on aslong as the thread can't annoy them, wouldn't see how they could be a problem
Daffy had one on the noseband of his old headcollar. He wasn't turned out in it and I can't see any issues with it.
Doesn't fit on his new headcollar though, and it's not the sort of thing I'd ride in, so not sure what we're going to do with it.
Doesn't fit on his new headcollar though, and it's not the sort of thing I'd ride in, so not sure what we're going to do with it.
I just find it slightly amusing that half the world is rushing out and buying controller head collars, and te other half is buying these fluffy sausages to dull down the action of the head collar.
I can see the point if you have a bony faced horse, but I strongly suspect that they are used mainly by posers 'my horse is so precious ie, expensive, that I wrap him in cotton wool' literaly!
The fluffy things for cheek pieces do work on spooky horses, they are known as French Blinkers. They are also useful if you have a ride and drive horse. It makes the two bridles more similar, so your horse doesn't get a shock when it is in its open bridle.
Sheepskin nose bands are useful if you have a horse with a low head carriage.
I can see the point if you have a bony faced horse, but I strongly suspect that they are used mainly by posers 'my horse is so precious ie, expensive, that I wrap him in cotton wool' literaly!
The fluffy things for cheek pieces do work on spooky horses, they are known as French Blinkers. They are also useful if you have a ride and drive horse. It makes the two bridles more similar, so your horse doesn't get a shock when it is in its open bridle.
Sheepskin nose bands are useful if you have a horse with a low head carriage.
Don't want to dull any action so hope that doesn't intefer but saying that his ground manners are normally very good
Not a poser but he is very precious and expensive and i would wrap him up in cotton wool hehe
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As said not bought buy myself but where a present and was wondering where i would use them
I have a thorowgood headcollar for every day use and a leather headcollar for showing/travelling as always told to travel in a leather headcollar as they will break if needed? but didn't want these to affect that?
I have neither a bony horse, nor am I a poser on the yard (out competing is different 
) but as the thing was an xmas present from someone on the yard I felt obliged to use it. Normally the only sheepskin thing I'd consider would be a girthsleeve if Daffy got his flybites again. So ner
) but as the thing was an xmas present from someone on the yard I felt obliged to use it. Normally the only sheepskin thing I'd consider would be a girthsleeve if Daffy got his flybites again. So ner
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Well, I don't have either - so where do I fit into that assumption?
I've seen a lot of people with sheepskin inserts on various pieces of tack who are definatley not trying to prove how expensive their horses are. Most of these people are wealthy and do not feel the need to justify their wealth to anyone - maybe they just like the look of them, or feel that they offer some protection?
Hate to pick holes but you're wrong. French blinkers are actually those little lyrca hoods that racehorses wear, with two plastic inserts over the eyes which look like little half eggcups.
How, exactly?
A lot of people use those here but usually for long trailer rides. I think they are a good idea for horses who will be wearing a halter for a prolonged period of time. I put one on Barney when he had a three day trip from Connecticut to Georgia. They are, I think, more comfortable and protect the horse from discomfort on the long haul.
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for horses with low head carriage i assume it means they can't see where they're going more because the sheepskin bit blocks more vision but not certain
I would think it would be worse for a horse with a low head carriage...kinda like having a zit on the top of your nose
you would keep focusing on itI made some fleece ones for my thin skinned horse, to go on the poll & nose piece because the halter, in the summer, would rub off his hair otherwise.
Ariel also has thin skin/coat and I've noticed the hair being rubbed off, so I'll have to dig them up (or make new ones) & put them on her halter next summer.
Unfortunatly, her halter has to stay on all the time. That's until I'm positive that all my new fencing (once done) will be able to keep her in! Then she won't have to wear her halter 24/7.
Ariel also has thin skin/coat and I've noticed the hair being rubbed off, so I'll have to dig them up (or make new ones) & put them on her halter next summer.
Unfortunatly, her halter has to stay on all the time. That's until I'm positive that all my new fencing (once done) will be able to keep her in! Then she won't have to wear her halter 24/7.
I was always under the impression that the "fluffy halters" were for travelling long distances, so that the halter wouldn't rub, hence the reasons show horses often wear them...
the removable ones can chaff with the velcro etc but if they're sewn on aslong as the thread can't annoy them, wouldn't see how they could be a problem
The velcro goes on the outside of the halter not against the horses face.
As said these mainly get used (nose, crown and cheek) when shipping. A lot of people use nose or crown by them self for regular turn out though to stop rubbing or make it a little more comfy when halter is on. In the summer my horses leather halter rubs his nose making is a black mess in a strip so I normally put one on to keep his face clean.
nookster, we used to use the same sheepskin covers on Bonnie's muzzle headcollar. We never had a problem with them at all as has been mentioned, just remember to fasten any velcro on the outside i.e. away from the horses face.
as has been mentioned, just remember to fasten any velcro on the outside i.e. away from the horses face.
I use them on Chevy as the halter rubs his nose. It's really helped with haltering issues as he knows the halter wont rub and sting. We also leave him bareheaded as much as possible.
Anything and everything rubs him from blankets to saddle pads, so we've practically got stock in fleece.
This is what happens when he gets through with it as he loves to destroy things:
Anything and everything rubs him from blankets to saddle pads, so we've practically got stock in fleece.
This is what happens when he gets through with it as he loves to destroy things:
I just find it funny that the two recent crazes are for kit that does two totaly opposite things. Of course not everyone is rushing out and buying the things but a lot of people are!
The are French Blinkers, http://www.gibson-saddlers.com/cart/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=344
the lycra hoods are... a hood.! I guess it depends which circles you move in, as to what things are called. Round here a 'lead rope' is knwn as a 'shank'.
Sheepskin nose bands are used on horses with a low head carriage as it makes the horse lift its head to try and see over the thing.
The are French Blinkers, http://www.gibson-saddlers.com/cart/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=344
the lycra hoods are... a hood.! I guess it depends which circles you move in, as to what things are called. Round here a 'lead rope' is knwn as a 'shank'.
Sheepskin nose bands are used on horses with a low head carriage as it makes the horse lift its head to try and see over the thing.
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