![]() ![]() Grazing muzzles can help in preventing weight gain and managing your horse's weight. What’s equally alarming is the percentage of owners/caregivers that don’t realise their equine is overweight. If you have any questions, problems, or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us! We take great pride in our product, and your satisfaction is very important to us.Įmail: business hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm ET.Equine obesity is a huge issue in the UK and this increases the risk of laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance (think horse diabetes), arthritis and soft tissue injuries. If you'd like another copy of the instructions that come with GreenGuard grazing muzzles, you can download the latest version in a single pdf. We have a do it yourself video tutorial for using twine to block corners of the horse and pony sized muzzle and a companion piece for the mini muzzle. We offer corner straps that you can buy, or you can try baling twine. Horses who sneak out of the corner of their muzzle or get their foot stuck in a corner may need some extra help. We have heard and seen just about everything when it comes to Houdini horses, those horses who seem to be able to escape every muzzle. Tips for Houdini Horses and Other Escape Artists For detailed solutions to rubbing problems, check here. The fit is based on bit size so that it has play around a horse's nose and mouth. The GreenGuard muzzle is designed to fit larger and more loosely than traditional grazing muzzles. After you attach the strap to the muzzle, sliding it through the back keeper will prevent the strap from flopping about. Our newer straps have an additional back keeper bar. For further fitting tips, we have a handy tutorial video to lead you through the fitting process, and one on getting the best possible angle.Īdditional Tips for Fitting a GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle Adjust the straps so that the bottom of the GreenGuard muzzle is parallel to the ground when your horse is grazing. If it is fitted too tightly, it can lead to rubbing problems.Ĥ. Fitted correctly, the muzzle should move freely around a horse's mouth. Adjust the straps so that there is about 1 inch of space between the bottom of the muzzle and your horse's mouth, or about a half an inch for a mini pony. Attach straps on either side to the halter's noseband or eyelets so that they hang perpendicular to the noseband.ģ. ![]() Attach the back strap under the horse's chin. Attach front strap to the ring on your halter's noseband. Note that the muzzle is not symmetrical if the muzzle is fitted sideways, your horse may not be able to fully open their mouth.Ģ. The front of the muzzle has a "greenguard" logo. ![]() The correct orientation of the GreenGuard muzzle is 3 slots to the front and 5 slots to each side. Kara gives you an in-depth look at getting the best possible angle for your equine's comfort and ease of grazing.ġ. Rule of thumb: the strap behind the chin is almost always going to be shorter than the strap from the noseband. The muzzle's grazing surface should be parallel to your horse's teeth. Many of the issues we see with the GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle can be corrected by adjusting the angle of the muzzle by lengthening and shortening the muzzle straps. You should check horse's front teeth weekly, and if there are any signs of abnormal wear, discontinue use. To reduce this risk, wash the muzzle regularly to remove dirt and sand.
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