{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-navy-blue-xl","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Navy Blue Xl","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Navy Blue, XL (XFull)\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eXL is the largest headcollar KM Elite make, sold as their XFull fitting and intended for horses whose heads are beyond a standard Full — big warmbloods, heavyweight hunters and draught crosses that push a Large to the last hole. The webbing is double and triple weave lined nylon, noticeably heavier in the hand than ordinary yard nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth the headpiece and the nosepiece are padded, which matters more at this size because a big head means more weight bearing on the poll and more leverage across the nose. Navy Blue is the quietest colour in the range and the one that sits best alongside navy rugs and travel boots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, heavier and better finished than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece — the two places a headcollar most often rubs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXL is KM Elite's XFull fitting, one rung of a seven-size ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe largest of KM Elite's seven fittings, where most brands stop at Full.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water, so it can go back on the horse the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEveryday catching, leading, tying up, grooming and the vet or farrier visit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorses that rub or lose hair under thin, unpadded nylon headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYards colour-coding headcollars so each horse has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePairing with a KM Elite 6ft Poly Lead Rope in a matching or contrasting colour.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToo big for cobs and ponies — the Medium (Cob) or Large (Full) fitting is the one for those.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting roughly two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust so two fingers lie flat between the noseband and the nose — tighter than that and the padding cannot do its job.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw rather than to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSize XL, KM Elite's XFull fitting. Colour Navy Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon with brass-colour clips and fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSizes in the range: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSKU 1002029. Barcode 5060171233206.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their sizes by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u0026lt;\u0026gt; \u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar can catch on a fence, a gatepost or a hind shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine rather than directly to a solid ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use, and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372303556672,"sku":"jhu1789539118154","price":21.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/km-elite-headcollar-navy-blue-xl_1.jpg?v=1789539122","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/km-elite-headcollar-navy-blue-xl","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}