{"product_id":"thinline-busy-buddy-horse-calmer","title":"ThinLine Busy Buddy - Horse Calmer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Busy Buddy is a drug-free relaxation tool for horses, designed to calm and relax them quickly without supplements or sedatives. Available as Halter Busy Buddy or Bridle Busy Buddy, it supports calm handling in a range of situations from grooming to training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo product variants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Halter Busy Buddy and Bridle Busy Buddy, each tailored for different handling contexts and workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrug-free relaxation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides instant calming without the need for supplements, medications, or techniques such as twitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built from industrial, hospital-grade latex tubing with ThinLine bit guards, elasticised rope, and appropriate fasteners (clips, rings, S hooks, and Velcro depending on version).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit and positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Should sit loosely in the horse’s mouth without pulling the corners, with the position (higher or lower) affecting response—find your horse’s sweet spot for optimal results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide range of use cases\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helpful during clipping and grooming, veterinary visits, farrier work, lunging, warm-ups, trail rides, and at horse shows to keep horses relaxed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation and safety benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: For younger horses, the Busy Buddy introduces the sensation of a bit and promotes chewing and jaw relaxation, aiding gradual bit acceptance and smoother handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare and accessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: All Busy Buddys are assembled at a centre for the handicapped and blind; if something is missing from your package, generous support is available via orders email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis relaxation tool focuses on practical outcomes: it helps reduce fretting, nibbling, or kicking in cross ties, during vet or grooming tasks, and while lunging or warming up. By encouraging natural chewing and jaw relaxation, it supports a calmer, more cooperative horse during routine activities and outings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ThinLine","offers":[{"title":"Halter","offer_id":57028879712631,"sku":"BB-001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bridle","offer_id":57028879745399,"sku":"BB-000","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/3376\/7543\/files\/1167_49a0b8842cc4da838524ec1d13809c79.png?v=1776793410","url":"https:\/\/kmeliteproducts.co.uk\/products\/thinline-busy-buddy-horse-calmer","provider":"KM Elite Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}