The
Stellar™ Head Collar Story
For over 10 years, the Field Relief Muzzle
Protector has been an essential part of our UV and Fly Protection
range. We have always recommended that horse owners use the Muzzle Protector
with a field-safe head collar. So we decided to look at head collars, and
really question how we knew they were safe. For a piece of equipment we
normally use every day, whether it’s in the field, to lead and tie up or to
travel with, shouldn’t they all be ‘safe’?
So we decided to create our own, one that could have
everything you’d want in a first-class head collar, but it’s been
scientifically tested too!
Introducing
Stellar™
- Tested
in laboratory & field trials
- Re-usable
release system
- Adjustable
for a great fit
- Durable
and weatherproof
- Long-lasting
stainless steel fittings
- Comfortable
padding at nose and poll
- Smart leather-look synthetic
material with low maintenance
Patented
Release System
As a piece of everyday equipment, we should be able to
trust our horses’ head collars to be fit for purpose, but also to release in
the situation of a serious incident.
Stellar™ has a specially designed headpiece with
adjustable press-stud fasteners and keepers on both sides of the head collar.
The headpiece releases when needed to prevent injury to the soft tissue and
nerves on the face, poll, and neck. By moving the keeper, the force it takes
for the head collar to release changes. In laboratory conditions, in position
a, the head collar consistently released on average between 50-60kg. For
position b, it was between 80-90kg.
This patent-pending Safety Release System has been
scientifically tested to provide measurable and consistent results. Thorough
testing in both laboratory conditions, as well as everyday practical
situations, provides the necessary balance between safe handling and horse
safety.
Materials
Stellar™ is made from PVC which gives it its durable and
weatherproof qualities. Neoprene padding on the headpiece and nosepiece aid
comfort, especially if worn for long periods of time – please note: it
is not suitable for horses with a neoprene allergy.