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Hidez Compression Hood - Zip - Pony Size - With Ears

Hidez Compression Hood - Zip - Pony Size - With Ears

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HIDEZ COMPRESSION HOOD AND COMPRESSION HOOD WITH EARS Hide compression hoods apply compression to acupressure points, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ and endorphin release points in the horse's head and poll. Use of the Hide compression hood increases the blood circulation in the horse's head allowing more red and white blood cells, oxygen, vitamins and minerals to reach this area.

Massage or compression to these locations will relax and calm the horse. GV 24 (governing vessel 24) is located in the middle of the horses head at the bottom of the forelock. Yin Tang is located midway between the horses eyes. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ is located midway between the outside corner of the eye and base of the ear on both sides of the horse's head. This TMJ joint is a very complex area of many connecting parts, incorporating a wide variety of tissues including bone, articular cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, salivary glands and blood vessels This joint has the vital and challenging task of communicating with the rider via the bit.

With the compression hood with ears the entire ear area lined with 3mm neoprene to reduce sound for noise sensitive horses Use either hood under the bridle or halter during training or competition for a more relaxed and focused horse.

Can help prevent:

Stall Weaving

Chomping of the Bit

Head Shaking

Cribbing

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