pgardn |
05-05-2009 10:44 PM |
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Originally Posted by Riot
I know Chuck has told me he doesn't believe he can see a difference, but there is valid science that shows they do decrease the chance of bleeding (EIPH) via pulmonary system pressure changes; and as a horse can't breath through it's mouth, keeping the nasal passages open (especially in animals where narrowing due to allergy and inflammed upper airways are common due to their environment) makes sense.
Nasal strips definitely work for human athletes, tons of football players wear them regularly (different reason in humans, though, mostly allergies, deviated septums, etc. narrowing nasal passages). Pat Day used to wear them riding. You ever wear them? Try it. You get more air, it's true.
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I tried em running. They did not help as far as I could tell
time wise and how I felt. Of course there is a fallacy that
people should only breathe through their nose, or mouth.
I have seen both. By far the most efficient method imo
is the mouth and nose for humans, but most air clearly
comes in through the mouth when running distance.
I will also note that Candy Ride had huge nostrils.
What this has to do with anything, I dont know.
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