FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips

How do you prepare every system of the equine athlete for peak performance?

We condition for strength. Train for endurance. Manage nutrition, soundness, and recovery.
But the respiratory system—the system working behind every stride—is often given far less attention.

During intense exercise, a horse’s respiratory demand increases dramatically. Because horses are obligate nasal breathers, every breath must pass through the nasal passages. At peak effort, a horse can move more than 1,500 liters of air per minute, placing significant demands on the respiratory system.

That’s respiratory load: the work required to move enough air in and out to meet the body’s rising oxygen demands.

And because oxygen supports energy production, muscle function, and recovery, respiratory load doesn’t affect breathing alone. It can influence the entire performance effort. Preparing the equine athlete should include managing the demands placed on the respiratory system.

Performance starts at the nose.

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FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips is proud to sponsor the Sharon Camarillo Eastern Classic Barrel Race, happening September 4–6!

When horses are running at full speed, every breath matters. FLAIR Strips support the nasal passages during intense exercise, reducing respiratory load and making it easier for horses to move air when oxygen demand is at its highest.

Good luck to everyone hitting the arena! Let’s see some fast times. 🤠🔥

When it comes to EIPH, there’s a big difference between a claim and clinical evidence.

Many products and management approaches are promoted for respiratory or lung health. But supporting general lung health is not the same as demonstrating that a product reduces the severity of EIPH during exercise.

FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips have been studied in controlled clinical research and shown to reduce the severity of EIPH. By reducing nasal airway resistance, FLAIR Strips make breathing easier and reduce the respiratory load placed on the horse during intense exercise—when EIPH actually occurs.

There is no solution that stops EIPH, and good respiratory management remains important. But when choosing what to use for EIPH, ask a simple question:

Has it actually been clinically shown to reduce EIPH severity?

FLAIR Strips have.

To learn more about EIPH and the research behind FLAIR® click here: https://flairstrips.com/pages/reduce-eiph

Geor, Ray J. PhD et al. “Effects of an External Nasal Strip and Furosemide on Pulmonary Haemorrhage in Thoroughbreds Following High-Intensity Exercise.” Equine Veterinary Journal. Volume 33: Number 6, 577-584, 2001.

As the work increases, so does the demand on your horse’s respiratory system. Every stride, barrel, jump, and effort requires energy—and producing that energy requires oxygen.

When airflow is restricted, breathing requires more effort. Respiratory load increases, adding to the overall work your horse must perform.

FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips reduce airway resistance and respiratory load during exercise, making breathing easier when it matters most.