ThinLine Busy Buddy
Benefits and features of our Busy Buddy:
- Stops restlessness, biting, kicking in the saddle place/wash box,
- Encourages the horse to relax,
- Without medication!
- Perfect tool for clipping, farrier, vet, etc.
What can the ThinLine Busy Buddy do for my rather nervous horse?
The ThinLine Busy Buddy is the perfect way to encourage your horse to relax in a variety of situations, without the use of supplements, medications, or harsh techniques such as twitches. Developed for all horses, young and old! Both provide instant, drug-free relaxation!
Do you need the Halter Busy Buddy or the Bridle Busy Buddy?
This depends on the situation in which you want to use the Busy Buddy;
What is the Halter Busy Buddy?
- Stops restlessness, biting and kicking during saddling or grooming
- Provides them with a relaxing toy during clipping and grooming.
- Gently introduces the feeling of a bit in the mouth while encouraging relaxation and chewing.
- Calms horses for the vet, without the use of sedatives.
- Entertains horses during the farrier's work.
- Used during lunging without a bridle; promotes relaxation of the jaw and muscles across the back.
What is the Bridge Busy Buddy?
- Specially designed to be used with a bridle and bit.
- Prevents horses from chewing on those expensive reins!
- Keep your horse entertained while waiting for horse shows.
- Do you lunge in a bridle? Add the Bridle Busy Buddy for more relaxation.
How does it work?
Traditionally we work with our horses until they relax. Now we can relax our horses before we start working.
When horses are relaxed, we may see gentle chewing, licking, or saliva that looks like foam. We discovered that activating the jaw generates relaxation throughout the horse's body and brain.
The Busy Buddy stimulates the relaxation process in all horses. We believe this is the most profound equine health and wellness product introduced to the equine world.
What is the ThinLine Busy Buddy made of?
Made from industrial, hospital-grade latex tubing, ThinLine bit guards, elastic rope, and 2 clips for the Halter Busy Buddy or one clip and a ring for the Bridle Busy Buddy.
What size do you need for the Busy Buddy?
Halter Busy Buddy,
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- 18″ – 71,12cm length
- 10″ – 25.4 cm in Latex
- Fits halters up to Horse size
Oversize Halter Busy Buddy
- 31″ – 78.74cm length
- 14 ″ - 35.56cm in Latex
- Fits halters size Oversize and
- Fits halter size Oversize and Draft Horse
Bridle Busy Buddy
- 19“-48.26 cm length,
- 8 ″ - 20.32 cm in Latex.
Can you adjust the length of the Busy Buddy yourself?
Yes, that's possible! If you need to shorten the length, simply remove the hook with pliers, cut the rope to the perfect length and reinstall the clip. For minor size adjustments, we recommend adjusting the halter slightly higher or lower.
How do I fit the ThinLine Busy Buddy?
The Busy Buddy should fit loosely in the horse's mouth, it should not pull on the corners of the mouth.
Find the position where they start chewing.
The Busy Buddy should sit just below the crease of the mouth. Not too tight, otherwise it will be associated with a bit and is not a relaxation tool. You want it to sit just low enough on the tongue that they feel the urge to chew. I would say a finger's width or just below the crease is good. There should be no wrinkles visible.
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Simone (verified owner) -
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
I am excited about this product. So far it works great in calming my horse down.
Elisa (verified owner) -
Belgium
It prevents biting, but it doesn't stop biting. For me, the horse stands still much more, makes more effort to think and chews off its stress much more. However, it is a tool and not a solution. However, I am very satisfied with the product, both when driving and when doing ground work/standing still!
Françoise Dreyer (verified owner) -
Geneva, Switzerland
Measurements (verified owner) -
norway
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Ireland
Gave this a try for a young horse, to keep her occupied for farrier, physio etc. Simple idea, works well and item is good quality but a bit expensive.
Anonymous (verified owner) -
Netherlands
Great
Jessica D. (verified owner) -
Flanders, Belgium
Sarah Gill (verified owner) -
England, United Kingdom
This is brilliant for my nudging nibbling mare. She has stressed grooming areas..not now as long as she has been mouthing it for 10 mins she is just so chilled
Vicky H (verified owner) -
England, United Kingdom
Works really well for young horses
Anonymous (verified owner) -
Pays de la Loire, France
Great piece of kit
Michele (store manager) -
I'm very pleased with the Busy Buddy I purchased for my TB valid.
He is normally a little “nippy” in the cross ties during grooming. With the Busy Buddy, that behavior is greatly decreased. He also stands more readily when I spray him instead of dancing around or backing up.
I have been so happy with the results that I bought one for my trainer!
Nicki D. (verified owner) -
Flanders, Belgium
After using it 2 times my horse is more relaxed