(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, October 15, 2021 — ThinLine Global announces a new line of relaxation tools for horses, the Busy Buddy.
ThinLine has conducted extensive research into a wide range of issues often faced by horse owners, ranging from introducing young horses to the bit to facilitating everyday horse actions such as grooming, farrier visits and leading. What ThinLine has discovered is the Busy Buddy, a drug-free product line that immediately and effectively induces relaxation in horses.
The Busy Buddy could possibly be the best item in your tackbox!
“Here at ThinLine, we have made it our life's work to develop products that make horses and their owners happier,” said Elaine Lockhead Castelao, founder of ThinLine. “Sometimes life can be stressful for horses, and that can make our lives with them frustrating too. It became our mission to make life better for both horse and owner.
We started by thinking about how a pacifier works and how it soothes babies. What if we could create something that not only entertains, but also relaxes horses? By giving them a piece of latex tube to chew, horses experience immediate psychological comfort.”
ThinLine's first product was the Halter Busy Buddy, which is simply attached to the upper cheek rings of the halter and runs through the mouth. The beta testing produced such phenomenal results that ThinLine soon added the Bridle version, which attaches to a bridle and attaches to a single ring behind the chin, giving owners a relaxation tool for every moment with their horse.
“A racehorse trainer told us, 'Our 2-year-olds now stand quietly in the cross ropes for grooming and washing,'”
Another farrier said, “I have put the Busy Buddy on several of my clients' horses that have historically kept me fighting during shoeing. They immediately relax and chew, and I can shoe their hooves safely and efficiently.”
Developed for all horses, young and old, here are just some of the things that make the Halter Busy Buddy and the Bridle Busy Buddy can do:
Halter Busy Buddy
- Stops restless behavior, biting and kicking in the crotch ropes.
- Provides them with a relaxing toy during clipping and grooming.
- Gently introduces the sensation of a bit into the mouth while encouraging relaxation and chewing.
- Calms the nerves of horses for the vet, without using sedatives.
- Provides distraction for horses during the farrier's visit.
- Used during lunging; encourages relaxation of the jaw and muscles across the back.
Bridle Busy Buddy
The Bridle Busy Buddy is specially designed to be used with a bridle and a bit.
- Prevents horses from chewing on expensive reins!
- Keep your horse entertained while you wait for horse shows.
- Do you lunge with a bridle? Add the Bridle Busy Buddy for more relaxation.
Made from industrial, hospital grade latex tubing, ThinLine bit protectors, elastic rope and 2 clips for the Halter Busy Buddy or one clip and a ring for the Bridle Busy Buddy.
The Busy Buddy is the perfect way to encourage your horse to relax in different situations without having to use expensive supplements or medications.
Product: https://www.horseathlete.com/shop/paarden-comfort/stress-control/thinline-busy-buddy/
That seems really great! I think I'll be needing that when I get my headstall for horses and have it put on the horse!