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noseband
(redirected from Crossed noseband)

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noseband
a broad leather band worn across the nose between the eyes and the nostrils and connecting the two cheek straps. Usually part of a cavesson.

drop noseband
worn below the bit and around the muzzle. Used to prevent the horse opening its mouth too wide. Pressure on the band, produced by the reins, causes compression of the nasal cartilages.
sheepskin noseband
has the effect of obscuring forward shadows which might balk the horse. See also shadow roll.


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We're trying him without a crossed noseband, which he didn't like last time, and I'm confident he can show his true capabilities.
Fergal Lynch thought he tried to run the whole race in one breath so, with that in mind, I'll maybe run him again quickly at Wolverhampton on Friday and try him in a crossed noseband.
05 Newmarket) Ran too free for his own good when beaten at Thirsk last time, but will be equipped with a crossed noseband and looked the sort to make a name for himself when making all to win his maiden at Nottingham.
 
 
 
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