Tuesday 6 December 2016

Product Review - LeMieux 3D MEsh Air Numnah

LeMieux 3D Mesh Air Numah 



First impressions - 
When I first opened my parcel I was really excited to try this numnah. Georgie and I have used similar numnah's before that are on the same principle; breathable and allowing the air to flow over the horses skin while in use and thus keeping them sweat free, or at least less hot. 
When opening and examining the numnah it was really noticeable that for a large dressage square numnah, it was really quite light. I then noticed that it has a built in memory foam saddle pad, so eliminating the need to buy an addition memory foam or gel pad which is really good, not having to fork out for two things (a numnah and a pad). And I'm sure we've all been there; that you go to a competition only to realise you've bought the numnah and forgotten the additional pad. No chance of that happening here!

Unlike other numnah's we've tried before the fabric had smaller holes in the mesh, and was lined on the inside with a soft velvety type cloth underlining which reading up on the product I realised is one of the new technological advances, bamboo soft lining. Why is that important to us and something we focused on you ask? Well previously these breathable type numnah's have had large breathable mesh holes, which did the job they were designed to do, which is let the air flow, but the downside was that Beanie's fur on his back got pulled and pinched by this mesh fabric and meant he was uncomfortable and put his back up. Not what you want when you're trying to exercise or compete your horse and they're not listening to you. So for the mesh to still be incorporated but lined with a breathable soft fabric was really exciting to us!
Another first impression was just how smart this numnah looks. It's seriously professional and the craftmanship put into these numnah's really sets it apart from other companies. The girth area where the buckles and elastic come in contact with the horse has a durable but hard wearing fabric covering that area so firstly the horses side doesn't get rubbed but the buckles and elastic won't get rubbed and worn through. For me, little bits like this really set the brand apart from their competitors.



Verdict - 
A lot of thought has been put into the design and technology of the Le Mieux ProSport 3D Mesh Air numnah, that was noticeable from the onset but really putting the numnah through it's paces with various riding and schooling scenario's really helped. Beanie at no point got too hot and sweaty, his back a little damp but nowhere near as much as it usually would have. 
A lot of small, but very important details have been thought out through the design and for me that is it's something I regard highly when it comes to buying and using equipment in riding. I have a pet hate about numnah's bunching up and moving and this diddn't happen with this numnah. The look is also very important, we all want our horses to look their best when being ridden don't we? This numnah is super smart both during and after use.
It washes easily and dried in no time at all, which I'm sure is down to the Mesh Air technology allowing air to flow through it. And because it allows air flow, the horse doesn't get so hot when schooling it doesn't need washing every time after use. Ideal when you're riding daily and don't have time for it to dry. Win win!
For the price of £47.50 it isn't breaking the bank and you would likely pay that much if not more for cotton numnah (that needs constant washing and causes your horse to get hot) and a gel pad which this is a numnah and pad all in one! Plus you can use it every day for all equine activities like schooling or hacking meaning one numnah does it all.
I'd definitely highly recommend the Le Mieux ProSport 3D Mesh Air numnah and will continue to use it a lot! If you'd like to buy one yourself click on the button below. #LoveLeMieux





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