{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-pastle-blue-medium","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Pastle Blue Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Pastel Blue, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium is KM Elite's Cob fitting and the middle rung of their seven-size ladder, sitting between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full). What separates this headcollar from a basic yard one is the webbing: double and triple weave lined nylon, with padding sewn into both the headpiece and the nosepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePastel Blue is a soft, chalky blue rather than a bright one — it reads as smart rather than sporty and works well on greys and palominos. Being a pale colour it does show mud sooner than navy or black, but it hand washes back easily in warm water.\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\u003eMedium is KM Elite's Cob fitting, one rung of a seven-size ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA soft, pale blue that flatters greys and palominos where a strong colour can look heavy.\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\u003eNot the fitting for a Shetland or a miniature — the KM Elite Padded Headcollar in XXXS (Shetland) is made for those heads.\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 Medium, KM Elite's Cob fitting. Colour Pastel 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 1002052. Barcode 5060171230076.\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":41372303458368,"sku":"phh1789539110913","price":23.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/km-elite-headcollar-pastle-blue-medium_1.jpg?v=1789539116","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/km-elite-headcollar-pastle-blue-medium","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}