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The FLAIR® Strips are self-adhesive nose patches that can support the breathing of horses. They reduce the effort required to move air in and out of the lungs, resulting in less strain on the body during exercise and faster recovery after exercise.

Horses can only breathe through their noses and with (great) exertion the nasal passages, just above the nostrils, can collapse. This of course impedes the optimal breathing of the horse and significantly less oxygen can be transported to the lungs. This means, among other things, reduced stamina, a higher risk of injuries, a lower lactic acid threshold, but it can also lead to lung bleeding. And because your horse uses more energy to get oxygen, it can lead to reduced performance, more fatigue and slower recovery.

The FLAIR® Nasal Strips gently support the soft tissues over your horse's nasal passages to reduce airway resistance and improve airflow.

The FLAIR® Strips have been co-developed by veterinarians. The strips have been clinically proven to help horses:

• Breathing easier
• Better stamina
• Saving energy
• Preventing injuries
• More effective cool down
• Faster recovery
• Protection against pulmonary bleeding

Using the strips during training and/or competition can help your horse maintain healthy lung tissue and help prevent stress in and on the lungs. Horses at lower competition levels often work just as hard as those at higher levels, so the Flair Strips are suitable for all horses, at all levels and in all disciplines.

In a number of disciplines (such as eventing) the nose strips are allowed during competitions, but of course always check the rules before using them during competitions.

Use

For best results, apply the FLAIR® Strips 30 minutes before training or activity where the horse may sweat.

Use a clean, dry cloth, or e.g. kitchen paper to remove dirt and grease before applying the strip. DO NOT use water or gels on the application area.

DO NOT shave the horse's nose before application. The FLAIR Strips have a unique adhesive designed to flow between and adhere to the horse's hair.

Before applying, bend the edges of the tabs. This makes the tabs stick better to the horse's nose.

DO NOT touch the adhesive before applying the strip, otherwise the adhesive strength of the Strip will be reduced.

Apply FLAIR Strips two finger widths above the horse's nostrils. This placement provides optimal support for the soft tissue of the nasal cavity.

Use never extra glue to make the strips adhere better! The FLAIR Strips have an adhesive that has been developed with the health and safety of the horse in mind. If your horse's nose is clean and dry, the Strip will therefore remain in place.

Store FLAIR Strips at room temperature. Strips exposed to extreme heat or cold may not bond properly.

FLAIR Strips are a single use product.

Apply

• Apply to a clean and dry nose
• Fold the edges of the strip
• Peel the middle protective foil from the patch, fold back at the marking, hold the Strip on that piece of folded back foil, then remove other protective foil pieces
• Place the Strip 2 finger widths above nostrils, push the Strip down in the middle, remove the middle piece of the liner
• Press the Strip firmly 

How to uninstall

Let FLAIR Strips sit after your training until your horse has completely cooled down and has normal breathing again. You can possibly leave the strip in place until it releases itself and falls off.

You remove the strips by gently but firmly 'peeling' from the top corner to the middle. Do not remove by pulling up or down.

The plaster adhesive can cause slight hair loss, just like normal shedding.

Contents

Packed per piece - One Size

Tip: For much more background information about effort in horses related to breathing, you can find it on the Flair Strips site. Do you have any questions please write to us!