Remember, your horse will only feel pressure when cribbing is
attempted so the Miracle Collar can be worn at all times (even under a
headstall or halter) and will not interfere with normal eating,
drinking, breathing or riding.
The browband strap is the strap that applies the pressure to stop
your horse from cribbing. Be sure it is properly adjusted. The neck
strap simply helps hold the Miracle Collar in place.
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1. Stand on the near side of your horse and place the
wide bottom piece under the jaw with the buckles facing out toward you.
The cut-outs should conform around the jaw with the CENTER TAB pointed
forward to fit in the space between the jaws.
2. For the Miracle Collar to be effective, it must be positioned on
your horse's head correctly. Position the shorter NECK STRAP over the
neck, through the mane (or over the bridle path) and buckle until just
snug. You should always be able to slip a flat hand's width between the
neck strap and your horse's neck. Note: The neck strap does not apply
the pressure to stop cribbing and should be adjusted only snug enough to
keep the collar in place.
3. Run the longer BROWBAND STRAP across the forehead just in front of
and close to the ears and buckle moderately tight. As when putting
anything new on your horse, watch how your horse reacts to the Miracle
Collar's adjustment and make further adjustments one hole at a time.
4. The adjustment of the Miracle Collar's browband strap is very
important since the leather will stretch and lengthen over time. First,
adjust the browband strap with your horse's head in the upright position
so enough pressure is applied for the Miracle Collar to stop your horse
from cribbing. Be sure the browband strap fits tightly enough so it does
not drop forward on your horse's face. This observation is best made by
watching your horse eat hay or grass off the ground for a few minutes.
If the browband strap appears to be loose in this head down position,
continue to make tightening adjustments on the browband strap only, one
hole at a time, until it cannot slide downward over the face or eyes. If
necessary, you may also punch additional holes in the browband strap for
more adjustment.
ATTENTION: The browband strap may need to be adjusted from time to
time in the head down position (check the collar on a daily basis as
leather becomes broken in) and the browband strap tightened even more if
your horse still attempts to crib. The browband strap should always fit
tighter than the neck strap. To help prevent sores from developing, make
sure both straps are adjusted properly and check them frequently. We
also recommend cleaning the Miracle Collar on a regular basis.
5. Now check the neck strap again for proper fit. You should still be
able to slip a flat hand's width between the neck strap and the horse's
neck (but make sure it's snug).
6. Be sure to run the straps through the metal keepers on the buckles
so they can't be unbuckled by the horse wearing it or by other horses.
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