17/10/2024
What are our thoughts here?
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With a rollout plan, as of January 2025 the FEI will be using a new measuring tool to determine the tightness of the noseband. This new tool offers a โpassโ indicating sufficient laxity or โfailโ indicating the noseband is too tight.
This is a positive step forward as the tool will be used on the front (nasal bone) and not on the side as is currently done by the FEI. The tool has been designed to be more practical and horse friendly compared to existing tools.
Video: https://youtu.be/rJNYzf1W5lU
The tool will be available to purchase from the FEI therefore encouraging all riders, trainers and coaches to use it to check noseband fit.