Designed to sit close to your horses muzzle for the optimum effectiveness, find out how you can get the most our of your Muzzle Net.
Muzzle Net Fitting Instructions
Measure the right length:
For best effect, the net should finish 1cm beyond the end of the muzzle. Align the top of the Muzzle Net with the top of your nose band and reposition the net to the required height (don’t worry if excess appears over the top of the band).
Attach it to your bridle:
Slide the Muzzle Net band underneath your noseband and secure with the hook and loop fastenings.
Trim to length:
Try this adjusted length first, and if happy then trim the excess at the top of the noseband. If you have a flash noseband this should sit over the top of the Muzzle Net.
Using the Muzzle Net
If your horse wiggles their nose when first wearing the Muzzle Net this is completely normal. It can take a short while for them to get used to the new sensation.
The Muzzle Net is only intended for ridden/lunge work. It is not suitable for turn-out.
The net material is lightweight for comfort - try not to let your horse to rub their nose whilst wearing Net Relief™ as this may cause the mesh to rip.
If your horse is managing to flip the mesh up off the nose, you may need to try readjusting the length.
If you intend to compete with Net Relief™, check with Show Organisers for rules applying to their event.
Over time your net may become smooth and therefore less effective. We advise replacing your net with the spare provided after 1 year of use, or earlier if needed.
Care Instructions
Rinse the net in cold water after each use. Hand wash noseband in lukewarm water.
Retain the packaging for storing this product when not in use. This will maximize the life of the product.
FAQs
To clean the Muzzle Net, we recommend that you just rinse it gently in cold water. Do not wring or spin the material.
The success of half nets suggests that they do not actively filter out pollens, the holes are just to big. They may work by distorting the airflow through the nose, or distract/comfort the horse.
Horses who shake their heads can be very sensitive around the muzzle area. The net acts as a security blanket, and the horse seems to be more comfortable with it on.
No, it would be impossible to screen out pollen without greatly restricting the amount of air the horse can breathe. This makes Net Relief Muzzle Net suitable for use by competition horses who have to exert themselves in order to perform.
Yes, although it is important to read your rule book applying to the use of nose nets for each organisation to ensure you are permitted to use the net.
Yes, we have Grackle and Anatomical styles, these will also fit other styles of anatomical bridle.
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