SmartPak Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Miracle Collar

Miracle Collar

The Miracle Collar features a patented, anatomically correct fit which allows it to be worn comfortably and applies pressure only when the horse attempts to crib. As a result, horses can wear the Miracle Collar without pain or discomfort while drinking, eating, grazing or being ridden.
Average Customer Rating:
4 out of 5
4
 out of 
5
(31 Reviews) 29
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Star
1
18 of 25(72%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Miracle Collar
Review 1 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Not the best option out there

November 26, 2012
Byverona1016
fromPortland, OR
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
I got this for my horse because it was the collar everyone else who had a cribber used. And it did work for my horse in that it stopped him from cribbing. However, it stretched out quite a bit, which led to some confusion from the barn staff when I had to keep changing which hole to use. I got the medium for my 15hh horse (who has a big head for his size) and I was starting to wonder if I'd have to punch new holes in it. It also had to be adjusted so tight that it caused rubs on my horse's temples and started rubbing off his forelock (even with the fleece covers!) I switched to the Dare collar (which unfortunately SmartPak doesn't carry) thinking I would rotate between the two to let the rubs heal, but the other collar is SO MUCH BETTER (and doesn't rub). I don't think I'll ever go back to the Miracle Collar. I'd try the French or Nutcracker before going with this one again.
Review 2 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

AWESOME

October 14, 2012
ByParkersGrl
fromAZ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Ok, i have tried everything to stop Parker from Cribbing, but nothing, not snack cubes, jolly balls, mustard on panels, chew stop. NOTHING WORKED, only had him 3 months, and he is ex racehorse, and cribbing is pretty common in racehorses... bought this collar yeseterday and it stopped my boy in his tracks.... quality i find is good, it fits good...i would definalty recommend to otehrs.. Parker is or should i say was a TERRIBLE cribber....and this collar WORKS
Review 3 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Fits & Works

October 2, 2012
BySarBare23
fromNW Ohio
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
I bought the Miracle Collar when my other one finally gave out and snapped clean off after 10+years. I can only think of a handful of days that my mare did not wear it, so for it to last that long I was really impressed. The new one seems to have the same quality and I am sure it will last just as long! My mare sure tries to crib, but I don't hear any sucking-wind noise, so the collar is doing its job!
Review 4 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Seems sturdy

September 3, 2012
ByKimmers
fromGardnerville, NV
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Caught my horse cribbing for the first time not too long ago and bought the Miracle Collar. Haven't put it on him yet, but it seems to be put together very well. Heavy, sturdy leather. Unfortunately, the fleece covers I bought for it seem to be flimsy and relatively cheap when it comes to quality. Best suggestion would be to buy your own high quality fleece and make them yourself. That'll be my next project.
Review 5 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

good to a point

July 3, 2012
ByNatMcD
fromPistakee Highlands, IL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
got this product for my 16h TB mare. i would consider her an average sized horse and so i got the medium collar. fit her great in the beginning, but i suppose i underestimated the stretching of the leather. she now can get it over her ears and crib, yay... but collar was great first couple of weeks. just feel it may not have been completely worth my money.
Review 6 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

A good solution to cribbing

May 2, 2012
Byridevt
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
Our pony cribbed and this is the one product that worked to stop him from cribbing. Although we initially didn't like the look of the collar on him, we have gotten used to it. We found that the collar worked, protecting him and preventing damage to fences and his stall. He wears it daily and it has stood up to this level of use. We have been very happy with the quality of this product.
Review 7 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Miracle Collar

March 21, 2012
ByStaceyAAdams
fromRhinebeck, NY
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
This is my second Miracle Collar - and it is an excellent product. Overall it is enduring of elements, mud and wears very well. In addition, it stays "put" and does not shift. My horse is very comfortable in this collar.
Note - on replacing the first one after 2 years of wear, I did have to order a second collar as the first replacement had defective stitching that wore out within a week - no problems on the replacement collar, however!
Review 8 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Doesn't work for my horse

January 16, 2012
Bybbbarker
fromRougemont, NC USA
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
The Miracle Collar does not work for my horse. He is determined to crib and continues to crib even with the collar on. In order to keep it on his head so he can rub it off over his ears, it has to be tighted so tight it makes grooves in his forehead. We have quit using the collar.
Review 9 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very Effective

January 7, 2012
ByLongfieldFarm
fromWest Virginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
Very nice quality leather, great fit and adjustability, can't beat the price, and...it works! Makes sense to me!! I recommend this product to anyone with a cribber. Pair it up with the fleece covers for more comfort and your horse won't be so upset about wearing it!
Review 10 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

100% success

December 26, 2011
ByLisaEF
fromMD
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
My OTT TB completely stopped cribbing the min. I put it on!!!!
Review 11 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

No size info on site is a problem

December 23, 2011
Byottoandotter
fromLos Angeles, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
I looked for sizing information for the Miracle Collar on the SmartPak site and there was nothing. I went to the Miracle Collar site and they say the medium fits a large pony. I have a warmblood and while his head isn't huge, it's bigger than a pony head. based on that information, I ordered the large and it is HUGE and doesn't fit well. The barn put it on him so i can't return it.
Review 12 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Cribbing Collar

June 22, 2011
Byemilark
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
The Miracle Collar lives up to its name, and promptly halted cribbing in my OTTB. I make sure to clean it once a week to prevent rubbing, so far so good!
Review 13 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

not a real miracle

June 9, 2011
ByGIJILLY
fromWellington, FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
My horse was a cribber when I bought him. He always had a collar on at the barn that didn't work. I bought the miracle collar hoping for a miracle but it made him very uncomfortable and annoyed and he still cribbed. I ended up punching some new holes in the regular collar and covering it in fleece from another halter. This has stopped the cribbing completely. I made my own miracle.
Review 14 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Didn't love it

June 7, 2011
ByJeane
fromCentral NJ, USA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
This collar did not work for my mare; adjusting it tight enough created rubs and sores and she could still crib right through it. The "Dare" collar worked much better for us: not necessary to wear it tight, and it is effective while being more comfortable.
Review 15 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Size Does Matter

April 27, 2011
ByBeetle
fromEdgewood, NM
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
Bought the collar for a big thoroughbred. But the large was really large! Not ever having to use one before, I had to punch more holes to keep my horse from continued wind-sucking. Need a smaller size for it to work effectively. Lesson learned.
Review 16 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

it works but oh!

February 10, 2011
ByArthur
fromS.E. PA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Field Hunter
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
This really keeps the horse from cribbing and windsucking but it is so tight it looks like it would create a headache. Guess that's better than loosing all the fencing,wearing down teeth and getting gas colic. Definitely use it with the recommended fleece!
Review 17 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good buy, definitely give it a try

January 23, 2011
ByCheerio280
fromGlen Mills, PA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter Under Saddle
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
The miracle collar is well made and very sturdy. All hardware and material has held up to heavy use. I have found a couple of problems. The leather does stretch some, so my horse would keep trying to crib and end up stretching the leather so much that the collar wasn't doing anything. Also, even with the fleece covers, I was having a number of problems in the area at the base of his ears, from the hair rubbing off, to fungal problems if the fleece got wet, to large fluid-filled blisters from the rubbing. All in all, this was a good first step in controlling my horse's cribbing. It generally reduces his cribbing, if not totally eliminating it. It's not a perfect solution, but it's a good value for the price and definitely worth a shot.
Review 18 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Works great!

November 29, 2010
Byemilark
Expertise:Expert
The miracle collar works great. My horse doesn't even try to crib while it is on. He can wear it more loosely than other cribbing collars.
Review 19 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Pretty Good

October 8, 2010
ByLEXEQ
fromVirginia
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
This is what I currently use. It is easy to put on, it seems to do the trick fairly well (there is still cribbing, but not as much), and it is durable. I have had it on my horse for several months and so far he has only ripped off a keeper. I think a less destructive horse would have it still fully intact. There is much less cribbing than without a collar at all. It falls down fairly easily though, if he puts his head down to eat, it will slip forward and the front strap hangs over his eyes. I think it would fit better on a fatter horse, he is very spindly and has a little head and neck. He does not have any rubs from it, which is very good, and the only thing to be noticed is that his bridle path is quite long, since the strap behind the ears shifts around. A good product for the money.
Review 20 for Miracle Collar
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My favorite cribbing strap

December 21, 2009
Byecb1213
fromCincinnati, OH
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
Though I have used other types of cribbing straps in the past, this one is my favorite. It works very well, stays put, doesn't rub, and the leather is very good quality. They run a little large on the strap length. My horse that uses this now is a 17.1hh, thoroughbred and a medium fits him perfectly, though a large would have been fine if you don't mind the ends flopping or don't mind cutting the straps shorter.
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