Probably a numpty Q RE: Badminton

[Kokopelli]

A couple of horses looked like they had a white splodge or a disk or something on their nose, Laura Collett's, Rayef was one.

I could just be seeing things but if I'm not what is it?

 

[CastleMouse]

A nasal strip?

They apparently improve airflow.

 

[tigers_eye]

It's a Flair nasal strip, they're supposed to help with breathing.

 

[Supertrooper]

Was it the nose strips that are meant to expand their nostrils therefore allowing more air flow?

 

[j1ffy]

Like these? http://www.flairstrips.com/

They are supposed to help the horse's breathing (a bit like the strips that snorers can wear...).

ETA: Sorry, cross-posted!

 

[kerilli]

a go-faster plaster, like the ones that some athletes use. some people believe that they hold the nostrils open a little more to allow more air in. they're called breathe-easy or something like that.

 

[Supertrooper]

I couldn't remember what they were called so thanks tigers_eye xx

 

[WoopsiiD]

...lol the same they give to persistant snorers....

I have heard that some are 'medicated' with a vicks/olbas oil like substance to open the nasal passages????
Would that not cause a bit of discomfort as when I vicks my nose it kind of burns!

 

[Kokopelli]

Thanks everyone! I thought I was seeing things. Do they really work?

 

[Supertrooper]

I think the verdict is out as to whether they do but I guess they do no harm and if they give the horse even a little more puff it's probably worth it xx

 

[WoopsiiD]

They don't work with snorers.....

 

[j1ffy]

They don't work with snorers.....

*splutters red wine with laughter* No, I agree on that point!!

 

[Vixen Van Debz]

Yip, it's the Robbie Fowler nose strip for horses! lol.

 

[oldvic]

They won't have vick as it is a banned substance.

 

[Kokopelli]

They won't have vick as it is a banned substance.

Really? When I used to event I put Carl Hester stuff on my horses nose very similar to vick but smelt nicer and not so strong.

 

[OldGit]

They don't work with snorers.....

10% of people who snore do so due to a nasal problem. Things like deviated septum or polyps. A small number of this 10% have nasal collapse which "can" cause snoring ....sad geeky bit over!!!

MGS' (OH) horse suffered with nose bleeds XC. Since using flairstrips hasn't been a problem !

 

[OneInAMillion]

The nasal strips are meant to stop the nostrils closing as far therefore they have a quicker supply of air and more constantly

 

[OneInAMillion]

The nasal strips are meant to stop the nostrils closing as far therefore they have a quicker supply of air

 

[WoopsiiD]

Really? When I used to event I put Carl Hester stuff on my horses nose very similar to vick but smelt nicer and not so strong.

Thats the stuff!!
I couldn't think where I'd seen it or rather smelled it!
I didn't realise it was banned....being a numpty here:
What part is banned?
Is Vicks as an over the counter brand banned or is it an ingredient that is banned?
Would the Carl Hester stuff be banned?

 

[Mrs B]

They don't work with snorers.....

Well, not unless you turned the strip through 90 degrees and applied it over mouth and nostrils at the same time....