{"title":"Headcollars \u0026 Leadropes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSecure, Comfortable Headcollars and Leadropes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday essentials for handling and leading your horse safely, from durable headcollars to reliable leadropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable, adjustable headcollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, reliable leadropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, dependable kit for everyday handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-black-large","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Black - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Black, Large\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge is KM Elite's Full fitting, the size that suits most horses from around 15hh upwards. The webbing is double- and triple-weave lined nylon, which is what gives this headcollar its weight in the hand compared with a standard yard headcollar, and the headpiece and noseband are both padded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack is the colour that does not tell you how hard a winter it has had. Mud, hay dust and green staining all disappear into it, which is why black tends to be the colour a yard buys when the headcollar is going to live on a stable door rather than in a tack locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece, spreading the load across the two pressure points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including a throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full) is the standard horse fitting in a seven-size ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hides staining better than any other colour KM Elite offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water and quick to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of roughly 15hh and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday catching, leading, grooming, travelling and veterinary handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards wanting a headcollar that survives being left on a door all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that rub under thin unpadded nylon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob or a pony — the Medium (Cob) and Small (Large Pony) fittings cover those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Large, KM Elite's Full fitting. Colour Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001989. Barcode 5060171230205.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49969994268995,"sku":"1001989","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001989_e7e84003-03b5-4ef9-909b-82b9eaf09865.jpg?v=1786421402"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-brown-large","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Brown - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Brown, Large\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Large fitting is what KM Elite call Full, and it is cut for a horse of roughly 15hh and up rather than for a cob. In brown it is the version that disappears into a traditional yard: brown lined nylon, brass-colour clips, nothing that catches the eye in a photograph of a horse in a headcollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you are paying for is the webbing. Double- and triple-weave lined nylon is heavier and better finished than the single-layer nylon most yard headcollars use, and it is the reason the padding on the headpiece and noseband stays where it was stitched instead of working loose after a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece that stay put rather than migrating along the strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge is KM Elite's Full fitting, the standard horse size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown reads as traditional tack rather than as yard kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water and air dried naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of roughly 15hh and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional yards keeping headcollars, lead ropes and tack in brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily catching, leading, grooming, travelling and vet visits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-hand showing at home where a bright colour would be out of place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob — the Medium (Cob) fitting is the one for a broad, short-nosed head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Large, KM Elite's Full fitting. Colour Brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001999. Barcode 5060171231042.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis photograph is shared across the Brown headcollar fittings, so it shows the colour rather than the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49969994367299,"sku":"1001999","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/392_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_3c1570b0-2d81-4d40-b39c-6df980bd7456.jpg?v=1790155218"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-brown-small","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Brown - Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Brown, Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall in KM Elite's range means Large Pony, which is a genuine fitting rather than a shrunken horse headcollar — the nose is shorter and the cheekpieces are set closer together. In brown it suits a native or a show pony that is turned out traditionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePonies are the ones that wear a headcollar longest, because handling, leading and standing tied are most of what a young or small pony does. That makes the padded headpiece and padded nosepiece worth more here than on a horse that only wears one between the stable and the lorry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece, which matter most on a pony handled every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall is KM Elite's Large Pony fitting — a proper cut, not a scaled-down horse size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown suits natives and show ponies turned out traditionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies and small, fine-headed cobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies handled daily for leading, grooming and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional and show yards keeping everything in brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies that rub under thin, unpadded nylon headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a horse — the Large (Full) fitting is the horse size in this range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Small, KM Elite's Large Pony fitting. Colour Brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002001. Barcode 5060171231035.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis photograph is shared across the Brown headcollar fittings, so it shows the colour rather than the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49969996333379,"sku":"1002001","price":20.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/392_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_42f41d01-49a9-44e9-b355-a96f5c6aec7a.jpg?v=1790154922"},{"product_id":"km-elite-stall-chain-purple","title":"KM Elite Stall Chain (Purple)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Stall Chain – Purple\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eVentilation is the reason to buy one of these. A closed stable door on a still summer day traps ammonia and dust at the horse's head height; a stall chain lets you leave the door open and still keep the horse in, which changes the air in the box completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chain is 130cm long with a clip at each end and an extra-tough aircraft cord core under a coloured cover. Purple is one of the colours KM Elite list. It is worth saying plainly that this is a barrier a horse respects rather than one that will hold a horse that decides otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets light and air into a stable without leaving the doorway open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core rather than plain rope or plastic chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130cm, which spans a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip at each end, so it goes on and comes off in seconds with no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical for a horse that is in and out of the box repeatedly through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStables where ventilation and a view out matter, in warm weather or on box rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that stand quietly and respect a barrier they can see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards where a door has to be left open for airflow but the horse must stay in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican barns and internal stabling with a fixed doorway either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for a horse that leans, pushes or ducks under — that horse needs a solid closed door, or a full stable grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix a mounting bracket or a suitable ring to each side of the doorway at chest height, roughly level with the point of the horse's shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip one end to each side so the chain runs straight across the opening without sagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclip one end only to lead the horse in or out; leaving the other end attached keeps the chain off the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the cover down when it gets muddy and check both clips and the swaged ends before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket is sold separately if the doorway has nothing suitable to clip to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 130cm, sized for a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core inside a coloured protective cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clip at each end for tool-free fitting and removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no breaking strain, no cord diameter and no clip rating for the stall chain, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stall chain is a visual and physical marker, not a secure barrier. KM Elite state plainly that it has a breaking point and should only be used where the horse is otherwise securely kept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a horse unattended behind a stall chain, and never use one in place of a closed door for a horse that pushes, leans or has learned to duck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the height carefully. Too low and a horse can step over and become trapped; too high and it can get its head and neck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the chain if the outer cover splits and exposes the cord, or if a clip no longer closes cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49969997250883,"sku":"1002154","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002154_3c65dedf-a74b-4925-b897-6ccde690af02.jpg?v=1786422166"},{"product_id":"km-elite-stall-chain-red","title":"KM Elite Stall Chain (Red)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Stall Chain – Red\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eClipping on and off is what makes a stall chain worth having over a fixed grille. Both ends carry a clip, so the chain comes down in a second to lead a horse through and goes straight back up behind it — no bolts, no tools, and nothing left hanging on the floor if you unclip one end only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 130cm span suits a standard stall opening, and the core is aircraft cord rather than plain rope, sleeved in a red cover. Red is one of KM Elite's listed colours and the easiest to see at a glance from across a barn, which is useful when the chain is the only thing between a horse and the aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets light and air into a stable without leaving the doorway open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core rather than plain rope or plastic chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130cm, which spans a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip at each end, so it goes on and comes off in seconds with no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical for a horse that is in and out of the box repeatedly through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStables where ventilation and a view out matter, in warm weather or on box rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that stand quietly and respect a barrier they can see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards where a door has to be left open for airflow but the horse must stay in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican barns and internal stabling with a fixed doorway either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for a horse that leans, pushes or ducks under — that horse needs a solid closed door, or a full stable grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix a mounting bracket or a suitable ring to each side of the doorway at chest height, roughly level with the point of the horse's shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip one end to each side so the chain runs straight across the opening without sagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclip one end only to lead the horse in or out; leaving the other end attached keeps the chain off the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the cover down when it gets muddy and check both clips and the swaged ends before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket is sold separately if the doorway has nothing suitable to clip to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 130cm, sized for a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core inside a coloured protective cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clip at each end for tool-free fitting and removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no breaking strain, no cord diameter and no clip rating for the stall chain, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stall chain is a visual and physical marker, not a secure barrier. KM Elite state plainly that it has a breaking point and should only be used where the horse is otherwise securely kept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a horse unattended behind a stall chain, and never use one in place of a closed door for a horse that pushes, leans or has learned to duck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the height carefully. Too low and a horse can step over and become trapped; too high and it can get its head and neck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the chain if the outer cover splits and exposes the cord, or if a clip no longer closes cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49969997283651,"sku":"1002169","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/424_be8d7a0eaf5925a7d33c3006fb1ba0e2.jpg?v=1790155178"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-brown-cob","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Brown - Cob","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Brown, Cob\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown is the colour for a yard that keeps its tack traditional, and it is the one KM Elite colour that sits quietly next to brown leather rather than shouting over it. The Cob fitting is their Medium, cut for a broad jaw and a shorter nose than a horse-sized headcollar assumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe webbing is double- and triple-weave lined nylon with a padded headpiece and a padded nosepiece, and the clips and throat clip are brass-coloured, which reads as brass against brown better than chrome does. It is a working headcollar that happens to be smart enough to take somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece on the two points that rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown webbing with brass-colour fittings, so it sits with traditional leather tack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCob is KM Elite's Medium fitting, cut for a broad jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including a throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water, so mud does not become permanent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, natives and lightweight horses with broad jaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that keep everything brown and want the headcollar to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling, grooming, the farrier and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowing at home and in-hand work where a bright colour would be wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a heavyweight horse — the Large (Full) fitting is the next step up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Medium, KM Elite's Cob fitting. Colour Brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002000. Barcode 5060171230717.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis photograph is shared with the Brown headcollar in other fittings, so it shows the colour rather than the size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313588547,"sku":"1002000","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/392_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840.jpg?v=1790155071"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-grey","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Grey - Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Grey, Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrey is the sensible middle of KM Elite's colour range: quiet enough for a show morning, dark enough that it does not look grubby by Wednesday. This is the Small fitting, which KM Elite name Large Pony, so it is cut for a pony's shorter nose rather than being a horse headcollar taken in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe webbing is double- and triple-weave lined nylon with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece, and the clips and throat clip are brass-coloured. On a grey headcollar the brass hardware is the only thing that stands out, which is part of why this colour photographs well in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece for a pony handled and tied up daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall is KM Elite's Large Pony fitting, cut for a shorter nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey stays presentable far longer than white or pastel webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water and air dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies and small, fine-headed cobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday catching, leading, grooming and standing tied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-hand work and clinics where a bright colour would be distracting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that want one neutral colour across the whole barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a horse — the Large (Full) fitting is the horse size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Small, KM Elite's Large Pony fitting. Colour Grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002009. Barcode 5060171232377.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313621315,"sku":"1002009","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/394_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_a209976c-e528-4274-86ba-5201fa8d1441.jpg?v=1790155220"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-headcollar-hunter-green-large","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Headcollar Hunter Green - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Hunter Green, Large (Full)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen and brass is the combination that reads as a proper yard headcollar rather than a fashion colour, and hunter green is dark enough that it still looks smart after a winter of being pulled on over a wet head. This is the Large, or Full, horse fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, it is the specification KM Elite use across the range: double and triple weave lined nylon, a padded crownpiece and noseband, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. There is a matching lead rope in the same shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark enough to look presentable between washes on a working yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full), KM Elite's standard horse fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of around 15.2hh to 16.2hh in daily work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob or a pony — Medium (Cob) and Small (Large Pony) are the fittings below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Hunter Green, size Large (Full). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002010.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313752387,"sku":"1002010","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/397_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_4fb4e5b1-0d64-4077-bcc1-d576c9f955ba.jpg?v=1790154944"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-head-collar-medium-hunter-green","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Head Collar Hunter Green- Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Hunter Green, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunter green is the quiet option in this range. It is dark enough to look right on a traditional yard and forgiving enough that a week of mud does not show the way it does on yellow or lime, which is most of the reason it keeps selling. This is the Medium, or Cob, fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe build is KM Elite's usual: double and triple weave lined nylon, padded through the headpiece and nosepiece, with brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. The brass against dark green is the combination most people picture when they think of a smart everyday headcollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dark shade that does not show yard dirt between washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob), sitting between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs and heavier ponies, and anyone who prefers a traditional colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot cut for a full-size horse — Large (Full) is the fitting above it in the same range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Hunter Green, size Medium (Cob). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002011.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313817923,"sku":"1002011","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/397_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_73943c90-0451-4af5-a192-c475f9bbca8c.jpg?v=1790155160"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-head-collar-small-hunter-green","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Head Collar Hunter Green - Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Hunter Green, Small (Large Pony)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKM Elite's Small is their Large Pony fitting, and the name catches people out often enough to be worth stating plainly before anything else. If you are buying for a 13hh to 14.2hh pony this is the right size; if you are buying for a first pony or a Shetland, look at XS, XXS and XXXS instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hunter green it is about as understated as a nylon headcollar gets, which suits a pony that goes to shows as well as out to the field. Padded headpiece and nosepiece, double and triple weave lined nylon, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pony-sized headcollar with the same padding and weave as the horse sizes, not a lighter version of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall (Large Pony), roughly 13hh to 14.2hh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies and small natives in regular work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a small-pony fitting despite the name — XS (Small Pony) and XXS (Colt) are the sizes below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Hunter Green, size Small (Large Pony). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313850691,"sku":"1002012","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/397_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_9d13fb8f-7944-4019-8b5a-3f0da4753dd6.jpg?v=1790155261"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-headcollar-lime-green-large","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Headcollar Lime Green - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Lime Green, Large (Full)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLime sits at the loud end of the KM Elite range and is chosen for the same reason as the orange and the yellow — it is quick to find, on a horse or on a hook. This is the Large, or Full, fitting, which is the size most 15.2hh to 16.2hh horses take.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headcollar itself is unremarkable in the best sense: double and triple weave lined nylon that keeps its shape, padding under the crownpiece and noseband, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip so it does not have to go over the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-visibility shade, useful on a horse turned out in a big field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full), the standard horse fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of ordinary riding-horse proportions, kept out during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob — the Medium (Cob) fitting in the same colour is the one to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Lime Green, size Large (Full). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's current published colour list for this headcollar names a Hot Green rather than a Lime Green; the photograph is the better guide to the shade supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991313883459,"sku":"1002019","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/395_feb278a7bb3ba8c13ec5b0576ef1b4ed.jpg?v=1790155075"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-headcollar-lime-green-medium","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Headcollar Lime Green - Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Lime Green, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium is KM Elite's Cob fitting, shaped for the broader nose and shorter head that a cob carries rather than being a horse headcollar taken in a hole. In lime green it is also about the easiest colour to spot on a dark-coated cob standing in a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePadding runs under the crownpiece and the noseband, the webbing is double and triple weave lined nylon, and the fittings are brass-colour including the throat lash clip. KM Elite make a lead rope in the same shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped for a cob's head rather than shortened from a horse size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob), between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, cobby natives and heavier ponies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot enough length for a riding horse — Large (Full) is the fitting above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. 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The build is the standard padded one — lined nylon webbing, padded headpiece, padded nosepiece, brass-colour clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKM Elite name two pony fittings, XS (Small Pony) and Small (Large Pony), so it is worth measuring against a headcollar you already own before ordering rather than relying on the word Pony alone. Both are cut for a pony's shorter nose rather than being a reduced horse size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece on a pony that will wear it for hours at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Green is the most visible colour in the range, across a field or in a tack room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePony fittings are cut for a shorter nose, not scaled down from a horse size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water — useful on a bright colour that shows mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies handled and led daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards colour-coding headcollars so each pony has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePony club, camp and clinics, where kit goes missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies that rub under thin, unpadded nylon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a horse — the Large (Full) fitting is the horse size in this range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. 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Barcode 5060171231202.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite list two pony fittings, XS (Small Pony) and Small (Large Pony), and do not publish a fitting named simply Pony, so measure against a known headcollar before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314014531,"sku":"1002021","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/395_feb278a7bb3ba8c13ec5b0576ef1b4ed_f31c5e59-67f1-4729-9944-bdc6ee43b47f.jpg?v=1790154946"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-navy-full","title":"KM Elite HeadCollar Navy - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Navy, Large (Full)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavy is the shade most yards end up standardising on, and Large is KM Elite's Full fitting — the size that suits an ordinary 15.2hh to 16.2hh head. What separates it from the plain nylon headcollar hanging on the next hook is the lining: the crownpiece and noseband are padded, so the webbing does not sit hard against the poll and nose all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is double and triple weave lined nylon, finished with brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. KM Elite build the same headcollar in seven fittings, so if this one rides low on the nose there is a Medium (Cob) underneath it and an XL (XFull) above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full) is KM Elite's standard horse fitting, sitting between Medium (Cob) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of about 15.2hh to 16.2hh with a head of normal proportion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that want one plain colour across every horse rather than a mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob or a pony — the Medium (Cob) and Small (Large Pony) fittings in the same range are the ones for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Navy, size Large (Full). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. 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Navy also hides the grey-green stain that nylon picks up from a muddy field better than any colour except black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHides field staining better than the bright colours in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob), KM Elite's cob fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, natives and heavier ponies in regular work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a full-size riding horse — Large (Full) is the fitting to go to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Navy Blue, size Medium (Cob). 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Small is KM Elite's Large Pony fitting, cut with a shorter nose and closer-set cheekpieces than the horse sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built like the rest of the padded range — double- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, padded headpiece, padded nosepiece, brass-colour clips and throat clip. 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KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Small, KM Elite's Large Pony fitting. Colour Navy Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002027. 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It is the size for a foal or a yearling being taught to lead, where the headcollar is going on and off several times a day and the head underneath it is still soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly the job the padding is for. The headpiece and nosepiece are lined rather than bare nylon, so early handling sessions do not leave marks across the nose of an animal that has not yet learned to give to pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe padded nosepiece matters more on youngstock than on anything else in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXXS (Colt), between XXXS (Shetland) and XS (Small Pony).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoals, yearlings and youngstock learning to lead and tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not fit a ridden pony — XS (Small Pony) and Small (Large Pony) are the fittings for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoungstock outgrow this fitting quickly. Check it weekly rather than monthly during the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Navy, size XXS (Colt). 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This is the Large, or Full, fitting, for a horse of ordinary riding-horse proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the colour it is the same headcollar as the rest of the range — double and triple weave lined nylon, padded headpiece and nosepiece, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. Bright colours do fade in strong sun over several summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmong the most visible colours KM Elite offer, in poor light and at distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full), the standard horse fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses on winter turnout, and anyone who loses headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a large pony — the Small (Large Pony) fitting in the same colour is the one for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Hot Orange, size Large (Full). 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The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314374979,"sku":"1002048","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/399_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840.jpg?v=1790155073"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-headcollar-hot-orange-small-large-pony","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Headcollar Hot Orange - Small (Large Pony)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Hot Orange, Small (Large Pony)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is KM Elite's Small fitting, which in their size run means Large Pony rather than small pony — the practical size for something between 13hh and 14.2hh. In hot orange it is also the headcollar least likely to be left behind in a lorry park or lost in a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePonies tend to be handled by more people than horses are, which is an argument for the throat lash clip: it fastens round the neck first, so a child does not have to post the whole headcollar over a pony's ears. Padded headpiece and nosepiece throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to see and easy to find, which matters on a pony that lives out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall (Large Pony), roughly 13hh to 14.2hh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies, Section Cs and Ds, and small natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a small-pony size — XS (Small Pony) and XXS (Colt) are the fittings below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Hot Orange, size Small (Large Pony). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002050.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's current published colour list names an Orange rather than a Hot Orange; the photograph is the better guide to the shade supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314440515,"sku":"1002050","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/399_1_06c77ac61731dd3486d3c2ba04120840_2a3595ec-8282-4f35-bfc1-531820476aaa.jpg?v=1790155225"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-headcollar-purple-medium","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Headcollar Purple - Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Purple, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple is a long-standing colour in the KM Elite range and one of the thirteen shades they currently publish for this headcollar. This is the Medium, or Cob, fitting, which covers most cobs and the heavier end of the native ponies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction is the same across every colour and size: double and triple weave lined nylon, padding under the crownpiece and noseband, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. A matching purple lead rope completes the set if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple pairs with the matching KM Elite lead rope, which is why it tends to be bought as a set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob), between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, natives and heavier ponies in daily work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot cut for a 16hh horse — Large (Full) and XL (XFull) are the fittings above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Purple, size Medium (Cob). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002057.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314669891,"sku":"1002057","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/402_1_d547c95ab7b9a6d49113be30700a4c47_b5620b5f-63b9-4735-a275-c7c0e5c281a5.jpg?v=1790154949"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Purple Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Purple, Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall is the fitting KM Elite name Large Pony, which puts it on a well-grown pony or a small, fine-headed cob rather than on a horse. It is the same headcollar as the full-size version in every other respect: double- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, a padded headpiece, a padded nosepiece and brass-colour clips right through to the throat clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple is one of the strongest colours in the range and holds its depth better than most brights do after a winter of rain and mud. On a yard where every horse has its own headcollar on its own hook, a colour nobody else has chosen is worth more than it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece — the two places a headcollar rubs first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip, so nothing has to be threaded through a buckle in the dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall is one rung of a seven-size ladder, so a growing pony can move up within the same design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple is a deep, saturated colour that stays recognisable across a field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water, so it can go back on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-grown ponies and small, fine-headed cobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatching, leading, tying up for grooming and holding for the farrier or vet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards colour-coding headcollars so each pony has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies that rub or lose hair under thin, unpadded nylon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for most horses — the Medium (Cob) or Large (Full) fittings are the usual step up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Small, KM Elite's Large Pony fitting. Colour Purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002058. Barcode 5060171230038.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314702659,"sku":"1002058","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/402_1_d547c95ab7b9a6d49113be30700a4c47_05b979f5-5947-4ec5-b59a-5afea78ae5d5.jpg?v=1790155160"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-head-collar-large-red","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Head Collar Red - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Red, Large (Full)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is one of the colours KM Elite have kept in the range longest, and it pairs with their matching lead ropes if you like a horse to have a set rather than whatever came to hand. This is the Large, or Full, fitting for an ordinary riding horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word luxury in the name comes down to two things: the lining under the crownpiece and noseband, and the weave. Double and triple weave nylon holds its shape rather than going limp, so the headcollar still sits properly on the head after a couple of seasons of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its shape after repeated washing, which is where cheaper single-weave nylon gives up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full), KM Elite's standard horse fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses in daily work whose headcollar goes on and off several times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo generous for a cob or a large pony — the Medium (Cob) and Small (Large Pony) fittings are the ones for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Red, size Large (Full). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002062.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991314997571,"sku":"1002062","price":19.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002062_52e88746-63c3-40cf-b077-93afa1628a48.jpg?v=1786430395"},{"product_id":"km-elite-luxury-padded-head-collar-medium-red","title":"KM Elite Luxury Padded Head Collar Red - Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Red, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cob leans on a headcollar. That is not a criticism, it is just what a short, heavy-necked animal does when it is tied up and bored, and it is why the padded nosepiece on this one is worth more here than on a lighter horse — the load goes across a lined band rather than a bare nylon edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Medium, or Cob, fitting in red. Double and triple weave lined nylon, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip, and a matching KM Elite lead rope in the same shade if you want the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lined nosepiece spreads the load from a horse that sits back against the rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob), KM Elite's cob fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, Irish Draughts in light work and heavy-set natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo small for a 16hh riding horse — Large (Full) is the fitting to go to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Red, size Medium (Cob). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002063.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991315095875,"sku":"1002063","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002063_478b2a44-b03f-44f4-86f8-ce5e605aa748.jpg?v=1786430423"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-raspberry-pony","title":"KM Elite HeadCollar Raspberry - Pony","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Raspberry, Pony\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaspberry is one of the thirteen shades KM Elite currently publish for this headcollar, and a deeper, less chalky pink than most of the pony headcollars on a tack room wall. This one is listed in the pony fitting, which is the practical size for anything from a large native down to a well-grown 13hh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the colour it is the standard KM Elite build: double and triple weave lined nylon, padded headpiece and nosepiece, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip so the headcollar can go round the neck before it goes over the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry holds its colour better than the paler pinks once it has been through a few muddy winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies, listed here in the pony fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's ponies and small natives in daily work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite split the pony end of their range into XS (Small Pony) and Small (Large Pony) — if your pony sits between the two, check the size selector before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Raspberry, size Pony. KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002069.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed here simply as Pony. KM Elite's own run distinguishes XS (Small Pony) from Small (Large Pony), and this store listing does not say which of the two it corresponds to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991315128643,"sku":"1002069","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/403_ef03cd111007e93772496d90d5a50439_566db00a-eb8d-49a5-96a4-4acb6f92debe.jpg?v=1790155265"},{"product_id":"km-elite-premium-stall-stable-chain-baby-blue","title":"KM Elite - Premium Stall Stable Chain (Baby Blue)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Premium Stall Chain – Baby Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stall chain does one job: it holds the doorway while the door itself stays open, so the horse gets light, air and something to look at. KM Elite's runs to 130cm across a standard opening and clips on at both ends, which means it can be taken off and put back in seconds rather than unbolted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is inside matters more than the colour. The core is aircraft cord — the same braided, high-tensile cord used for control cables — sleeved in a soft cover so it does not mark paintwork or a horse's chest. Baby Blue is the shade named on this listing; KM Elite's own colour list for this chain gives Teal and Pastel Blue rather than Baby Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets light and air into a stable without leaving the doorway open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core rather than plain rope or plastic chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130cm, which spans a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip at each end, so it goes on and comes off in seconds with no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical for a horse that is in and out of the box repeatedly through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStables where ventilation and a view out matter, in warm weather or on box rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that stand quietly and respect a barrier they can see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards where a door has to be left open for airflow but the horse must stay in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican barns and internal stabling with a fixed doorway either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for a horse that leans, pushes or ducks under — that horse needs a solid closed door, or a full stable grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix a mounting bracket or a suitable ring to each side of the doorway at chest height, roughly level with the point of the horse's shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip one end to each side so the chain runs straight across the opening without sagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclip one end only to lead the horse in or out; leaving the other end attached keeps the chain off the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the cover down when it gets muddy and check both clips and the swaged ends before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket is sold separately if the doorway has nothing suitable to clip to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 130cm, sized for a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord core inside a coloured protective cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clip at each end for tool-free fitting and removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Baby Blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's published colour list for this chain gives Teal and Pastel Blue; Baby Blue is the name used on this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the KM Elite four-hole steel mounting bracket, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no breaking strain, no cord diameter and no clip rating for the stall chain, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stall chain is a visual and physical marker, not a secure barrier. KM Elite state plainly that it has a breaking point and should only be used where the horse is otherwise securely kept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a horse unattended behind a stall chain, and never use one in place of a closed door for a horse that pushes, leans or has learned to duck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the height carefully. Too low and a horse can step over and become trapped; too high and it can get its head and neck under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the chain if the outer cover splits and exposes the cord, or if a clip no longer closes cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991315423555,"sku":"1002149","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002149_cdb2240f-f089-4836-a7ad-c9df2e89428b.jpg?v=1786430558"},{"product_id":"km-elite-chain","title":"KM Elite chain (Black)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Stall Chain – Black\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stall chain does one job: it lets you leave the stable door open so light and air get in, while still giving the horse a line it understands not to cross. This one is 130cm long with an extra-tough aircraft cord running through the centre and a clip at each end, so it goes up and comes down without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is worth being clear about what it is not. KM Elite state plainly that the chain has a defined breaking point and is not a substitute for secure housing — it is a visual and physical barrier for a horse that respects one, not a door. Used on the right horse in a secure yard it is the simplest way to improve airflow in a stable that would otherwise stay shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130cm, sized for a standard stall opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord centre rather than a plain chain link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clip at each end, so it hangs and unhooks in seconds without tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets daylight and fresh air into a stable that would otherwise stay closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful where a horse is in and out repeatedly through the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-hole steel mounting bracket is available separately for a permanent fixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStables where airflow and daylight matter and the door would otherwise be shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that already respect a barrier and stand back from an open door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards secure enough that a horse loose in the aisle is contained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlers going in and out frequently for mucking out, grooming and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a solution for a horse that barges, weaves at the door or has ever gone through a barrier — a KM Elite Stall Guard is the more substantial option, and a closed door is the honest one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix a ring or the optional 4-hole steel bracket to each doorpost at chest height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip one end to each side so the chain hangs level, with no slack for a leg to get through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnclip one end to pass through rather than ducking under or stepping over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it down and hang it clear when the horse is turned out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the cord and clips clean and check the clip springs still snap shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 130cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-tough aircraft cord centre with a clip at each end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Black. KM Elite list the chain in Pink, Green, Navy Blue, Purple, Red, Grey and Teal alongside Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-hole steel mounting bracket is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002150. Barcode 5060171231448.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no breaking strain figure and no cord diameter for this chain, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite state that the chain has a defined breaking point and is not a substitute for secure housing. Use it only in a secure environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave a horse unattended behind a stall chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang it level and taut. A slack chain is a leg trap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use it on a horse that barges, rushes the door or has ever pushed through a barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the clips and the cord for wear before each use and replace the chain once the cord is frayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991315489091,"sku":"1002150","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002150_77230f76-4d72-4aa0-a21a-a8f1c5901f06.jpg?v=1786430584"},{"product_id":"km-elite-bungee-tie-royal-blue","title":"KM Elite Bungee Tie - Royal Blue","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Bungee Tie – Royal Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bungee tie takes the jolt out of tying up. Rather than a horse hitting the end of a solid rope and setting itself back, the elastic cord absorbs the first part of the movement, which is usually enough to stop a startled horse escalating into a full pull-back. KM Elite's version is 23\" long with a quick-release panic snap on one end and a trigger clip on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panic snap is the part worth paying for. It is built so the sliding collar can still be worked by hand while the horse is leaning on the tie, which is exactly the moment an ordinary trigger clip jams solid. Royal Blue is the shade used on this listing; KM Elite's own colour list for the Bungee Tie gives Blue rather than Royal Blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic bungee cord absorbs the first jolt when a horse steps back or startles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release panic snap at one end, designed to be undone by hand under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger clip at the other end for the headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23\" long, short enough for a trailer bay and long enough for a stable ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite catalogue reference KBT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying in a trailer, horsebox or lorry bay for short periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable tying while grooming, tacking up or clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that fidget or step back at the tie rather than genuinely pulling back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the answer for a confirmed puller-back — that is a training problem, and no tie of any kind should be relied on to contain one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the trigger end to the headcollar and the panic snap to a loop of breakable baler twine on the tie ring, never direct to the ring itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the twine so the horse can stand square and lower its head a little, without enough slack to get a leg over the tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease by pulling the panic snap's sliding collar — it is designed to be worked by hand even while the horse is pulling back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand to the side, not in front, when clipping on or releasing, so the cord cannot recoil into your face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down and hang to dry; store out of sunlight, which degrades elastic over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 23\" (approximately 58cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBungee cord with a quick-release panic snap and a trigger clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite list twelve colours for this tie: Hot Orange, Black, Burgundy, Green, Navy Blue, Purple, Grey, Hunter Green, Blue, Red, Pink and Teal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no cord diameter and no breaking strain for the bungee tie, so neither is stated here. A ½\" cord figure appears on some listings including our own earlier copy; it is not a KM Elite published figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic under tension recoils. If the cord or a fitting lets go it will snap back hard — never put your face over it, and replace the tie at the first sign of fraying or perished rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie for short periods only and never leave a horse tied and unattended, which is KM Elite's own instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways tie to breakable twine. The stretch in a bungee tie is not a substitute for a link that will part under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for a properly fitted headcollar in good condition — check the headcollar as well as the tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50107119010115,"sku":"1001899","price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001899_01f0b425-f01c-40bb-9858-df1b7f8942d9.jpg?v=1764967364"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-black-medium","title":"KM Elite Padded Headcollar – Black, Cob","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Black, Cob\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCob is KM Elite's Medium fitting and the one most yards get through fastest, because it covers everything from a chunky pony to a lightweight horse. The construction is the same throughout the range — double- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, padded headpiece, padded nosepiece and brass-colour hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cob's head is usually broader in the jaw than a horse's without being any longer, so a headcollar that fits the nose often gapes at the throat. The padded noseband here is wide enough to sit flat on a broad nose instead of sitting on its edge, which is where a thin strap starts to rub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded nosepiece wide enough to lie flat on a broad cob nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece behind the ears, the second place a working headcollar rubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium (Cob) sits in the middle of a seven-size ladder, with Small and Large either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water and air dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, chunky ponies and lightweight horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily catching, leading, tying up and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses with broad jaws that gape at the throat in a horse-cut headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a matching KM Elite lead rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the right fitting for a Shetland or a foal — XXXS (Shetland) and XXS (Colt) cover those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Medium, KM Elite's Cob fitting. Colour Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001990. Barcode 5060171230083.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128390750531,"sku":"1001990","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/390_1_491e6ede659c5965fa81d70598bd2968_555b4095-bad8-4ea8-b1b5-ed8a81f3a43e.jpg?v=1790347619"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-black-small","title":"KM Elite Padded Headcollar – Black, Small (Large Pony)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Black, Small (Large Pony)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is KM Elite's Padded Headcollar in black, size Small — which in KM Elite's own sizing is their Large Pony fitting, not a small pony. Black is the colour that stays looking right longest, and it is the one most people choose when the headcollar will be used every day rather than kept for shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe webbing is double- and triple-weave lined nylon, which gives it the substance a thin single-layer headcollar lacks, and the headpiece and noseband are padded to spread pressure. All the fittings are brass-coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon, built for daily use rather than occasional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and noseband, which spread load on a horse that stands tied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-coloured clips and hardware throughout, including the throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hides yard dirt better than any other colour in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall is KM Elite's Large Pony fitting, one step below Medium (Cob).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies and small, fine-headed horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and bringing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards wanting one headcollar that looks presentable all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a black or black and white KM Elite lead rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a breakaway or fieldsafe design — KM Elite do not describe it as one. For unsupervised turnout, use a headcollar built to break under load, or turn out without one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers' width below the cheekbone, leaving two fingers' room between the noseband and the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the headpiece so the throat lash clip sits clear of the cheek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally; KM Elite say not to tumble dry it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang it by the headpiece so the noseband keeps its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and noseband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-coloured clips and hardware. KM Elite describe the fittings as brass-colour rather than solid brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Small = Large Pony. KM Elite's full size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001991. Barcode 5060171230229.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite make this headcollar in 18 colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128391110979,"sku":"1001991","price":19.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/390_1_491e6ede659c5965fa81d70598bd2968_beab6496-05ab-4e31-9df0-63f3da78074d.jpg?v=1790347619"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-grey-large","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Grey - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Grey, Large\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge is the Full fitting, cut for a horse rather than a cob, and grey is the colour that suits a yard where nobody wants to argue about colour schemes. It is neutral against a bay, a chestnut and a grey alike, and it does not go chalky the way a pale headcollar does after a few washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the colour it is the same build as the rest of the range: double- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, a padded headpiece, a padded nosepiece and brass-colour clips including the throat clip. The padding is the point — it is what separates this from the thin nylon headcollar that came free with the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and padded nosepiece, spreading pressure over the two points that rub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full) is the standard horse fitting in a seven-size ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey is neutral against any coat colour and does not discolour like pale webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washable in warm water, air dried naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses of roughly 15hh and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily catching, leading, grooming, travelling and vet or farrier visits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards standardising on one neutral colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that mark or rub under unpadded nylon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob — the Medium (Cob) fitting is the one for a broad, short head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Large, KM Elite's Full fitting. Colour Grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002007. Barcode 5060171232391.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128391143747,"sku":"1002007","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002007_d6d31d32-a23e-456a-9e97-51becd2e5a8f.jpg?v=1786441747"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-grey-medium","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Grey - Cob","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Grey, Cob\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCob is KM Elite's Medium fitting, sitting between the Large Pony and Full sizes, and it is the one that fits the broad-jawed, short-nosed heads that give standard headcollars trouble. Grey keeps it looking tidy through a winter without showing every mark the way a pale colour does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe noseband is padded and wide enough to lie flat rather than roll onto its edge, which is what makes the difference on a cob that leans into a headcollar when it is tied. The headpiece is padded too, and the clips and throat clip are brass-coloured throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, noticeably heavier than the single-layer nylon used on most yard headcollars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded nosepiece wide enough to sit flat on a broad nose rather than rolling onto its edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece behind the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCob is KM Elite's Medium fitting, between Large Pony and Full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey does not show marks the way a pale colour does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, natives and lightweight horses with broad jaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily handling, leading, tying up and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that lean on a headcollar when tied and mark under a thin noseband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards keeping one neutral colour across every horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a pony fitting — Small (Large Pony) and XS (Small Pony) cover those heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle on the near side, with the noseband sitting about two fingers below the cheekbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so two flat fingers fit between the noseband and the nose — any tighter and the padding cannot spread the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the lead rope to the ring under the jaw, not to a side ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Medium, KM Elite's Cob fitting. Colour Grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing with a padded headpiece and padded nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and hardware throughout, including the throat clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's size ladder: XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1002008. Barcode 5060171232384.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite name their fittings by pony and horse type and publish no neck or nose measurements in centimetres, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a standard nylon headcollar, not a breakaway one. The webbing and fittings will not part under load, so do not leave it on a horse turned out unsupervised — a fixed headcollar catches on fences, gateposts and hind shoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a ring, gate or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitching, buckle tongues and clip springs before each use and retire the headcollar once the webbing frays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128391209283,"sku":"1002008","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002008_9496f8fc-c514-4153-8698-aabd199cf67c.jpg?v=1786441773"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-red-xl","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Pastel Blue Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Pastel Blue, Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe feature that makes this headcollar quicker to use than a plain one is the throat lash clip. Rather than posting the whole thing over the ears of a horse that has decided it would rather not, you pass the noseband on and clip the strap under the throat, which takes seconds and keeps your hands low. Pastel blue in the Small fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest is KM Elite's usual specification — double and triple weave lined nylon with a padded crownpiece and noseband, and brass-colour fittings. Small is their Large Pony size rather than a small-pony size, which is a common source of ordering mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA throat lash clip, which is the practical difference between this and a one-piece nylon headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies on KM Elite's Small fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlers who want to fasten a headcollar without lifting it over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot big enough for a cob or a horse — the Medium (Cob) and Large (Full) fittings in the same range are the ones to look at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Pastel Blue, size Small. KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002053.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's current published colour list for this headcollar does not include a Pastel Blue, so the photograph is the better guide to the shade supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128393044291,"sku":"1002053","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002053_3ee84a55-d0f3-422e-b812-555ccf7cfcea.jpg?v=1786442293"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-red-xl-1","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Red - XL","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Red, XL (XFull)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eXL is the top of KM Elite's size run, sold as XFull, and it exists because a Full headcollar simply does not do up on a big warmblood, a heavy hunter or anything with draught blood in it. If you have been running the last hole on a Full and the noseband still sits high, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is among the more visible colours in the range, which is useful on a horse that stands at the back of a field. Build is double and triple weave lined nylon with a padded headpiece and nosepiece, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe largest fitting KM Elite make, for heads that a Full size will not close around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL (XFull), above Large (Full) at the top of KM Elite's run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmbloods, heavy hunters, draught horses and anything with a long or deep head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar too big for a cob or pony — the Medium (Cob), Small (Large Pony) and XS (Small Pony) fittings cover that end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Red, size XL (XFull). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002065.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128393732419,"sku":"1002065","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002065_cb70eb09-5b4b-458d-8056-5be0670a5166.jpg?v=1786442321"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-yellow-large","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Yellow - Large","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Yellow, Large (Full)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow is the easiest colour in this range to pick out at distance, which is the main reason people choose it — a headcollar left hanging on a gate, or a horse standing under a hedge at the far end of a field, is found faster in yellow than in navy or black. This is the Large, or Full, horse fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is otherwise the standard KM Elite headcollar: double and triple weave lined nylon, padded at the headpiece and nosepiece, with brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. Yellow does show dirt, so expect to wash it more often than a dark colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most visible shade in the range, at distance and in poor light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (Full), KM Elite's standard horse fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses around 15.2hh to 16.2hh, and anyone who wants to spot the headcollar quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a cob — Medium (Cob) is the fitting below it in the same range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Yellow, size Large (Full). 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This one is in yellow, the brightest of the shades KM Elite currently publish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headpiece and nosepiece are padded, which is worth having on the sort of stocky, heavy-headed animal that leans into a headcollar rather than following it. Fittings are brass-colour, including the throat lash clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut for the depth of a cob's head rather than simply run longer than a pony size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCob (Medium), between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs, cobby natives and heavier ponies in regular work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot enough room for a full-size horse — Large (Full) and XL (XFull) are the fittings above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Yellow, size Cob (Medium). KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1002073.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128393830723,"sku":"1002073","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1002073_519568a2-9699-4bcf-920f-e5d6f0aa2e5c.jpg?v=1786442381"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-pastle-blue-small","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Pastle Blue - Small","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Pastel Blue, Small\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastel blue is one of the softer shades in the KM Elite headcollar range, and this is the Small fitting. That name is worth pausing on: in KM Elite's own size run, Small is the Large Pony size, while the genuinely small pony takes the XS below it. If you are buying for a 12hh native, check which of the two you actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is the same throughout the range — double and triple weave lined nylon with a padded headpiece and nosepiece, brass-colour clips and a throat lash clip. The padding is the part that earns its money on a pony that lives in its headcollar between lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded at the poll and nose, which matters most on ponies handled by children who pull the headcollar on quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon webbing, which is what gives the headcollar its stiffness and its life on a busy yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and nosepiece, placed where a plain nylon headcollar normally marks a horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings throughout, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe throat lash clip lets you fasten the headcollar round the neck first, which helps with a horse that lifts its head away from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the same colour across KM Elite's matching lead ropes, so a set can be kept together per horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday handling — catching, leading, tying up, grooming and travelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge ponies, roughly 13hh to 14.2hh, on KM Elite's Small fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonies handled several times a day by more than one person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards that colour-code headcollars so the right one goes on the right horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo big for a Shetland or a first pony — the XS (Small Pony), XXS (Colt) and XXXS (Shetland) fittings cover those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband about two fingers below the cheekbone, well clear of the soft part of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should be able to slide a flat hand under the noseband and two fingers under the cheekpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust at the headpiece buckle, and use the throat lash clip rather than threading the whole headcollar over the ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mud and sweat off before it dries into the weave, which is what stiffens nylon webbing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble and triple weave lined nylon, with a padded headpiece and nosepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-colour clips and fittings, including a throat lash clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Pastel Blue, size Small. KM Elite's size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full) and XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite product code 1011109.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite's current published colour list for this headcollar runs to thirteen shades and does not include a Pastel Blue; the photograph is the better guide to the exact shade supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no neck, nose or headpiece measurements for these fittings, so none are stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite describe the clips and fittings as brass-colour; older retail copy calls them solid brass, and the manufacturer's wording is the one used here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a breakaway headcollar. The webbing and fittings are made not to give, so do not leave it on a horse turned out, loose in a stable or unattended in a trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of baler twine rather than straight to a fixed ring, so something breaks before the horse does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck the fit as the horse changes shape through the year — a headcollar left a hole too tight is what causes rubs on the nose and poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50128394780995,"sku":"1011109","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1011109_7b955dd6-68d4-4797-8354-63df29a46722.jpg?v=1786442531"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-10ft-black","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 10Ft Black","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 10ft, Black\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 10ft version of KM Elite's cotton double braid gives you 3.05m of rope rather than the usual 7ft, and that extra metre changes what the rope is for. It is enough to send a horse away from you a little, to work in hand, or to lead a youngster who needs room to think without you losing contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rope is 100% cotton in a round double braid, built to minimise snagging, and finished with a brass plated swivel bolt snap. Black is one of only two colours KM Elite braid at this length — the other is navy — so the choice here is about practicality rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10ft (3.05m) of rope, enough for in-hand work and leading at a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton in a round double braid: an inner core inside a braided outer sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound construction minimises snagging and fills the hand rather than cutting into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and free to turn so the rope does not corkscrew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton stays soft on bare hands through a winter in a way poly rope does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in hand, leading out and long walks down a lane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoungstock and horses that need a little more rope while they settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeading in from a large field where a short rope leaves you too close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a heavier rope with some weight in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore rope than you want for a quick lead in and out of a stable — the 7ft version of the same rope is easier to manage there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead with your hand about 30cm below the clip and the spare rope folded flat in the other hand, never coiled around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent, then hang the full length up to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the rope by its clip so the braid dries through and the length does not kink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 10ft (3.05m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton, round double braided construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite make this rope at this length in black and navy only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001904. Barcode 5060171233893.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. There is more slack on a 10ft rope, and more slack is more to get caught in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not let the tail of the rope trail on the ground while leading, and do not leave a horse tied unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624634691,"sku":"1001904","price":11.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001904.jpg?v=1786452431"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-baby-blue","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Baby Blue","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Baby Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKM Elite braid this lead from round cotton in a tight double braid, so the rope sits full and round in the hand instead of flattening out the way a cheap web lead does. At 7ft — 2.13m — there is enough length to lead, tie up and turn out without a coil of spare rope dragging round your boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaby blue is a pale, soft shade that shows dirt more readily than the darker colours, so it suits a horse that is handled and put away rather than one that lives out in a muddy field. The clip is a brass plated swivel bolt snap, which turns as the horse moves and keeps the rope from winding up on itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m) — the standard everyday length for leading and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton in a tight double braid, so the rope holds its shape over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap that swivels to reduce twisting and tangling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion resistant hardware, which matters on a rope that lives by a wet stable door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton hand-feel, kinder on bare hands than a synthetic braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily leading, turning out and bringing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, tacking up and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a baby blue KM Elite Padded Headcollar as a set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabled and competition horses, where a pale rope stays looking clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot long enough for in-hand work at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft gives 3.05m for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, beneath the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand roughly 30cm below the clip and the slack folded flat in the other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent when it marks, and hang to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip so the braid dries through rather than sitting damp in a heap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001906. Barcode 5060171233831.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — a horse pulling away against cotton will burn skin badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object. This rope will not break, so the twine has to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624700227,"sku":"1001906","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001906.jpg?v=1786452456"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-black-white","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Black \u0026 White","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is KM Elite's double braided cotton rope in the two-tone black and white: a 7ft (2.13m) lead built from round cotton rather than flat webbing. The double braid gives the rope body, so it fills the hand and stays comfortable on a horse that leans back against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo-tone braids hide yard dirt better than the pale solids and look right on a black, grey or coloured horse. A brass plated swivel bolt snap finishes the rope; it is corrosion resistant and it swivels, which is what stops a lead kinking after a fortnight of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m), the length most people want for general handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-tone black and white braid that does not show every mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid — a core inside a braided sleeve, so it keeps its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant, turning freely under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft enough from new that there is no stiff breaking-in period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, grey, piebald and skewbald horses, where the two-tone braid suits the coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards where a pale rope would look grubby within a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a black KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot enough rope for groundwork or long-lining at a distance — choose the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead with your hand about 30cm below the clip, spare rope folded flat rather than looped over the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang to dry fully before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip; a rope left on a wet floor stays damp and goes stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, black and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001908. Barcode 5060171233756.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. Cotton grips skin and will burn it if the horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a gate, ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and do not leave the rope clipped on in the field, where a leg can go through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624831299,"sku":"1001908","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001908.jpg?v=1786452480"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-black-white-green","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope Black\/White\/Green","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – Black\/White\/Green\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is KM Elite's cotton double braid in a three-colour black, white and green twist, a pattern that stays smart against any coat colour and does not show the yard the way a solid pale rope does. The rope is round in section rather than flat, so it fills the hand and does not cut into the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe braid is the same construction KM Elite use across the range: an inner core inside a braided outer sleeve, finished with a brass plated swivel bolt snap that turns to keep the rope from twisting. The length is not stated on this listing — see the specification below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-colour black, white and green braid that hides yard dirt well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid, core inside a braided sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFills the hand and stays comfortable under a horse that leans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft from new, with no stiff breaking-in period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBay, black, grey and coloured horses — the three-colour braid works with all of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYards where a pale solid rope would look grubby within days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting something less plain than a single-colour lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need rope to spare for work in hand, choose the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand about 30cm below the clip, slack folded flat in the other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip rather than leaving the rope on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, double braided construction, in black, white and green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001910. Barcode 5060171239666.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength is not stated on this listing. KM Elite braid this rope in 7ft (2.13m) and 10ft (3.05m); the price here matches their 7ft rope, but we have not confirmed it, so no length is claimed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton grips skin and will burn it if a horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624864067,"sku":"1001910","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001910.jpg?v=1786452506"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-hot-green","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Hot Green","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Hot Green\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot green is the loudest colour in KM Elite's cotton double braid range, and on a dark horse or a grey winter morning it is the rope you can find on the tack room hook without hunting for it. Underneath the colour it is the standard 7ft (2.13m) round cotton lead, tightly double braided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRound braid matters more than it sounds. It keeps the rope soft against the palm and stops an edge biting in when a horse throws its head. The brass plated swivel bolt snap turns freely under load, so the rope does not corkscrew where it meets the headcollar ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m) of round cotton in a tight double braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot green is the most visible colour in the range, indoors and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound section fills the hand and does not cut in under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant, swivelling to reduce twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft from new, with no stiff period to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared yards and liveries where ropes get mixed up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a bright rope that reads clearly on camera or in the ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a hot green KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot long enough for in-hand work at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft gives 3.05m for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead with your hand about 30cm below the clip and the spare rope folded flat in the other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent; a bright colour shows dirt sooner than a navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip to dry through before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, hot green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001912. Barcode 5060171233824.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton burns skin badly if a horse pulls away against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624896835,"sku":"1001912","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001912.jpg?v=1786452529"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-navy","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope - Navy","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – Navy\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavy is the workhorse colour in KM Elite's cotton double braid range: dark enough to stay presentable through a winter, smart enough to take to a show without apologising for it. The rope is round cotton in a tight double braid with a brass plated swivel bolt snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the one colour KM Elite braid at both of the lengths they make, which is worth knowing when you order. The length is not stated on this listing, and the specification below sets out plainly what is and is not confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy, the colour that stays looking right longest on a working yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid, with a core inside a braided outer sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough weight to hang straight and feed out without kinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and free to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton, comfortable on bare hands in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, bringing in and turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, tacking up and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowing and competition, where navy passes anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a navy KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you specifically want the long rope for work in hand, order the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft, where the length is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side, hand about 30cm below the clip, spare rope folded flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip so the braid dries through and does not go stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, double braided construction, navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001913. Barcode 5060171234494.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength is not stated on this listing. KM Elite braid navy at both 7ft (2.13m) and 10ft (3.05m), so no length is claimed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. Cotton grips skin and burns it if the horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a gate, ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and do not leave the rope clipped on in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135624995139,"sku":"1001913","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001913.jpg?v=1786452560"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-orange","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Orange","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Orange\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe orange version of KM Elite's double braided cotton lead: 7ft, 2.13m, of round tightly braided cotton with a brass plated swivel bolt snap. Orange reads clearly at a distance, which earns its keep on a busy yard where four horses are tied along the same wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCotton is the reason to buy this rather than a poly rope — it is softer to hold in cold weather and far kinder to bare hands if a horse throws its head. The trade-off is that cotton holds water, so it wants hanging up to dry rather than being dropped in a wet corner of the barn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m), the general-purpose length for leading and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid, with a core inside a braided outer sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange is easy to identify at a distance and against most coat colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap that turns to keep the rope from twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinder on bare hands in winter than a synthetic braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily leading, bringing in and turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, clipping and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy yards where several ropes hang on the same rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a bright rope for visibility on a road or in a dark barn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot enough rope for in-hand work at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft is the longer option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side, hand about 30cm below the clip, spare rope folded flat rather than looped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang the rope up to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store it damp; cotton left wet goes stiff and smells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001915. Barcode 5060171233749.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. Cotton grips skin and will burn it if the horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a gate, ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and do not leave the rope clipped on in the field, where a leg can go through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625093443,"sku":"1001915","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001915.jpg?v=1786452584"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-pastle-blue","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Horse Lead Rope, 7ft, Pastel Blue","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Pastel Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastel blue is the softer of KM Elite's two blues in this rope, a quieter alternative to the royal. The rope itself is their standard cotton double braid: 7ft, 2.13m, round in section, with a brass plated swivel bolt snap at the headcollar end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA double braided rope has an inner core inside an outer sleeve, which is what gives it weight and a settled feel in the hand rather than the light, whippy handling of a single braid. It hangs straight, which makes it easier to feed out or take up cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m), the standard length for handling and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore-and-sleeve double braid, so the rope has weight and hangs straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton section that fills the hand comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA muted pastel that is easier to keep looking clean than the very pale shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, bringing in and turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a pastel blue KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who find a light single-braid rope too whippy in the hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot long enough for in-hand work at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft gives 3.05m for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side, hand about 30cm below the clip, spare rope folded flat in the other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent when it marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip so the braid dries right through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, pastel blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001917. Barcode 5060171233787.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite list this shade as Pastel Blue\/Teal. They publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. Cotton grips skin and will burn it if the horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a gate, ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and do not leave the rope clipped on in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625126211,"sku":"1001917","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/Screenshot_2025-05-22_at_12.44.27.png?v=1786452612"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-pale-pink","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Pale Pink","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Pale Pink\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale pink in KM Elite's cotton double braid: a 7ft (2.13m) lead rope built round rather than flat, so it fills the hand properly. The braid is tight enough that the rope keeps its shape after months of use instead of going soft and floppy at the clip end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a light shade and it will mark, so it suits a stabled or competition horse better than one that comes in caked to the knees. Pair it with the KM Elite Padded Headcollar in a matching colour if you want the set to look of a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m) of round cotton in a tight double braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its shape and does not go limp where the clip is spliced in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and free to swivel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton hand-feel from the first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the pale shades in the range, for a matching headcollar and rope set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabled and competition horses that are turned out rugged and come in clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a pale pink KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a soft rope rather than a stiff synthetic one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA poor choice for a horse living out in winter mud — a darker colour such as navy or the black and white braid stays presentable longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand about 30cm below the clip and the slack folded flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent; a pale rope needs it more often than a dark one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip to dry through, out of direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, pale pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001918. Barcode 5060171233794.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — a horse pulling away against cotton will burn skin badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625191747,"sku":"1001918","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001918.jpg?v=1786452637"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-red","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Red","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Red\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is the traditional yard colour and the one most people reach for first. This is KM Elite's cotton double braid in that shade: 7ft, 2.13m, round in section, tightly braided and finished with a brass plated swivel bolt snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double braid gives the rope enough weight to hang straight rather than curling, so it feeds out smoothly when you let a horse have some slack and takes up again without tangling. Cotton keeps it soft on the hands right through a winter of early starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m), the standard everyday handling length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid with enough weight to hang straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds out and takes up cleanly instead of kinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton that stays comfortable on bare hands in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunting, pony club and yards that keep to traditional colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, tacking up and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a red KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot long enough for in-hand work at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft gives 3.05m for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand about 30cm below the clip, slack folded flat in the other hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent; wash a red rope on its own the first time or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip to dry fully before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001919. Barcode 5060171233800.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton grips skin and will burn it if a horse pulls away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625257283,"sku":"1001919","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001919.jpg?v=1786452662"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-raspberry","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Raspberry","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Raspberry\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaspberry is the deepest pink KM Elite offer in this rope, dark enough to stay respectable on a yard where a pale colour would look grubby by Wednesday. The construction is their round cotton double braid, 7ft or 2.13m from clip to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cotton is soft from new — there is no breaking-in period of the sort a stiff poly rope needs — and the brass plated swivel bolt snap is corrosion resistant, which counts if the rope lives clipped to a headcollar hanging beside a wet stable door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m), the everyday length for leading and tying up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep raspberry pink, which holds up against yard dirt better than the pale shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid, soft in the hand from the first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and free to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight braid that keeps its shape rather than flattening with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily leading, turning out and bringing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, tacking up and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses living out, where a pale rope would not last a week looking smart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a raspberry KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot enough rope for groundwork at a distance — the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft is the one for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand roughly 30cm below the clip, slack folded flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang the rope by its clip rather than leaving it coiled on the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, raspberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001920. Barcode 5060171233770.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton burns skin badly if a horse pulls away against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625322819,"sku":"1001920","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001920.jpg?v=1786452686"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-royal-blue","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope - Royal Blue","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – Royal Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal blue is the brighter of KM Elite's two blues in this cotton double braid, a strong saturated colour that holds up against dirt far better than the pastel does. The rope is round in section, tightly braided, and finished with a brass plated swivel bolt snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble braiding is what separates this from a budget lead: the core carries the load while the outer sleeve takes the wear, so the rope keeps its shape and its softness much longer than a single-braid cotton. The length is not stated on this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong royal blue that keeps its colour and hides marks reasonably well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton double braid: core carries load, sleeve takes the wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps its shape and softness longer than a single-braid cotton rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable in the hand from the first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, tying up and turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a bright colour without going as loud as hot green or yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a royal blue KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, clipping and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need the longer rope for work in hand, order the KM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope 10ft, where the length is confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side with your hand about 30cm below the clip and the slack folded flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent and hang the rope up to dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store it damp; cotton left wet goes stiff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, double braided construction, royal blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001921. Barcode 5060171234470.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength is not stated on this listing. KM Elite braid this rope in 7ft (2.13m) and 10ft (3.05m); the price here matches their 7ft rope, but we have not confirmed it, so no length is claimed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist — cotton burns skin badly if a horse pulls away against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a solid fixed object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and remove the rope before turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625421123,"sku":"1001921","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001921.jpg?v=1786452712"},{"product_id":"km-elite-double-braided-lead-rope-7ft-yellow","title":"KM Elite Double Braided Lead Rope 7Ft - Yellow","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Double Braided Cotton Lead Rope – 7ft, Yellow\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow is the brightest of KM Elite's cotton double braid leads and the easiest to spot in a hedge, a lorry locker or the back of a trailer. It is the same 7ft (2.13m) round cotton rope as the rest of the range, with the same brass plated swivel bolt snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a light colour it shows dirt, but cotton washes: a rope like this comes back clean from a bucket of warm water and a scrub, which is not true of every synthetic braid. Hang it up to dry rather than putting it away damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7ft (2.13m) of round cotton in a tight double braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most visible colour in the range in low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashes clean rather than staining permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and free to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton hand-feel that needs no breaking in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday leading, bringing in and turning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders leading on roads or in poor light, where a bright rope helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared yards where ropes are easily mixed up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching a yellow KM Elite Padded Headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the colour for a horse that lives out in mud all winter — the navy or black and white braid holds up better there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip the swivel bolt snap to the back ring of the headcollar, under the jaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead from the near side, hand roughly 30cm below the clip, spare rope folded flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in warm water with a mild detergent whenever it marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang by the clip so the braid dries all the way through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 7ft (2.13m).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound cotton, tight double braided construction, yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass plated swivel bolt snap, corrosion resistant and swivelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001922. Barcode 5060171233817.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no rope diameter, weight or breaking strain for this lead, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever wrap the rope around your hand, wrist or waist. A horse pulling away against cotton will burn skin badly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie to a loop of breakable baler twine with a quick-release knot, never directly to a gate, ring or post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not leave a horse tied unattended, and do not leave the rope clipped on in the field, where a leg can go through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625486659,"sku":"1001922","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001922.jpg?v=1786452737"},{"product_id":"km-elite-headcollar-baby-blue-medium","title":"KM Elite Headcollar Baby Blue Medium","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKM Elite Padded Headcollar – Baby Blue, Medium (Cob)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KM Elite Padded Headcollar is built up from double- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, with soft padding across the headpiece and the noseband. In baby blue and Medium — which is KM Elite's Cob fitting — it is a smart, everyday headcollar rather than a plain navy stable-yard workhorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe padding is the reason people buy it. A thin nylon headcollar bears on the nose and behind the ears; the lined and padded version spreads that load, which matters on a horse that leans back on the rope or stands tied for long periods at a show. Clips and hardware are brass-coloured throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing, substantially heavier than a single-layer headcollar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded headpiece and noseband, spreading pressure rather than concentrating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-coloured clips and hardware for a finished, tidy look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium is KM Elite's Cob fitting, sitting between Small (Large Pony) and Large (Full).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby blue is one of the pale shades in a range KM Elite list as running to 18 colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCob-sized horses and larger ponies in everyday handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTying up for grooming, tacking up and the farrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravelling and standing tied at shows, where the padding earns its keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a matching baby blue KM Elite lead rope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a breakaway or fieldsafe design — KM Elite do not describe it as one. For unsupervised turnout, use a headcollar built to break under load, or turn out without one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the noseband roughly two fingers' width below the cheekbone, with room for two fingers between the noseband and the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the headpiece so the throat lash sits behind the cheek without pressing on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash in warm water and air dry naturally. KM Elite say not to tumble dry it, which would spoil the padding and the hardware finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang it by the headpiece rather than the noseband so it keeps its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble- and triple-weave lined nylon webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded headpiece and noseband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-coloured clips and hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize Medium = Cob. KM Elite's full size run is XXXS (Shetland), XXS (Colt), XS (Small Pony), Small (Large Pony), Medium (Cob), Large (Full), XL (XFull).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU 1001987. Barcode 5060171231264.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKM Elite publish no measurements for the individual sizes, so none are given here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KM Elite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135625584963,"sku":"1001987","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4452\/2563\/files\/1001987.jpg?v=1786452765"}],"url":"https:\/\/animall.co.uk\/collections\/headcollars-leadropes.oembed?page=4","provider":"Animall ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}