Dare cribbing collar?

Question

Has anyone tried one of the Dare cribbing collars on their horse? I'm curious to know if they are worth the money. I currently use a french cribbing collar but it rubs a bit so if I can get something that you don't have to tighten up so much, as the Dare ones claim, that would be great.

http://www.rods.com/p/10607,140_Rusty-Dare-Cribbing-Collar-by-Schutz-Brothers.html

Answer 1

I've been sittin back and waiting to see what the other answers would be like (guessed right that not many people would answer the question asked).  

I've been lucky, never had to use one before, but i have been at barns where people used and tried everything for cribbing horses, and at the end of the day they just stuck with their old ones (i'm guessing they're an older style b/c i'm talking bout from 10 years ago).

the new one tho, i will comment looks like it would work in theory better then the old ones due to it's different form/parts(from the little i know about cribbing and cribbing collars/how they work). i guess i'd suggest if you have the money try it, if not go with the "older" types of cribbing collars.

good luck.

edit: i was wanting to know if any one had used this kind before so i could see if they liked it or not, guess i'll have to wait and see if you get it so ya can share it with me if it works better or not. oh well.

Answer 2

Honestly, it looks a little cheaply made to me. I recommend Miracle Collar and also French Cribbing collars.

I prefer the Miracle collar because it has more than one strap that helps it stay in place. Also, if you are having rub problems putting vaseline directly on the horse's skin before applying the collar, and also I've found that a little fleece or felt fabric around the strap(s) won't impair the collar from working.

Answer 3

the dare cribbing collar is not worth it! it is not a good collar! i have a horse that cribs and i used that collar and it doesn't work. i recomend the miracle collar. it works great!! my horse hasn't cribbed since!

Answer 4

well i haven't tried that brand but i have tried something that is close to it but the horse i used it on didn't stop cribbing. the only thing that made her stop was putting a cribbing muzzle on her. it attaches to there halter and it is like a cup that at the bottom has mettle bars on it so she can't get her mouth around the barn or the wood. if you would like to see it go to HTTP://www.doversaddlery.com i think that is where i got it. but good luck.

Answer 5

The best cribing collar is NO COLLAR AT ALL! I work with a vet and have seen A TON of horses that are wearing these that crib anyway. They are a complete waste of money and I dont really understand why people use them. The science behind cribbing is because it is said to give the horse an endorphin rush that makes them feel good. And like any addict, do you really think a leather strap that goes around their throat will make them stop? I dont think it will or at least it did not with the 50(+) horses I have seen cribbing with them on. So all in all dont waste your money because I really do not think that it will work.  

Answer 6

Nope I have never seen it before. I would go for it though. I dont like the french collars. They seem to rub every horse who wears it.

Its not terribly expensive and you can always sell it on e-bay if your mare doesnt like it.

EDIT: Y'all read the question. Its about the collar, not about methods of preventing cribbing. Some horses do it no matter what. Those horses simply need a collar. We had one at my barn that just did it out of habit. A collar stopped her.

Answer 7

I have seen this collar advertised, and like you, have been trying to find someone who has had a positive experience with it before spending the $60. My horse recently required an expensive vet call after a bout of terror resulting from his miracle collar coming down over his eyes in his stall. He has a very muscular forehead so there is a big difference in the tension when he puts his head down--it becomes very loose. When his head is up it is very tight and pushes his ears back. Now his forelock is a falling out mess and he has sores on both sides of his face. I am anxious to try something without a brow band. Here is something I found that contains reviews of the collar to date. Based on this I think I will just order it tomorrow. If you aren't in a hurry I can let you know how it goes after I use it for a week or so. Click this link and scroll down to Schutz Bros. Good luck!

http://www.horsetackreview.com/results-r...

Answer 8

Ur best advise would come from ur veterinarian. I have found the best collar is no collar. But, if u feel one is needed, check with ur vet and keep an eye on ur horse.

Sometimes a change of stall or paddock might cure any anxiety or need the horse has to crib. Also, extra hay or hay spread out over a longer period of the day may improve the situation.

Good luck....

Answer 9

Try red hot spray for horses