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Should I add fleece to prevent rubbing?
Posted by April Chester on
We recommend holding off on using fleece when you are first trying your GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle. There are several reasons for this. First and foremost, if the GreenGuard muzzle is fitted correctly and the appropriate size, it should not rub. For more information on a proper fit, see our Fitting Guidelines, as a too-small muzzle with the straps adjusted too short is the most common cause of rubbing, which can be corrected without the use of fleece. Also see our Rubbing Issues: Most Common Culprits article for more on the most common problems. Fleece can sometimes cause more problems than...
- Tags: fit, grazing muzzle, problem solving
What to do if you suspect laminitis or other horse hoof problems!
Posted by April Chester on
Have you spotted signs or symptoms of laminitis or some other hoof-related horse health problem? Is your equine vet coming from a distance or unavailable immediately? Don't panic. We run down all of the practical things you can do to help and relieve your horse's situation until the vet arrives.
- Tags: hoof care, horse diet, laminitis
Face Masks and Grazing Muzzles, a PSA for People and Ponies
Posted by April Chester on
How are coronavirus face masks similar to grazing muzzles? They are both simple ways to protect our herd, both horse and human, and yes, they can both take some getting used to.
- Tags: covid, face mask, grazing muzzle, laminitis, overgrazing
Help, my horse is a Houdini!
Posted by April Chester on
Does your horse spend more time trying to wriggle out of their grazing muzzle than they do wearing it? Do you see your horse's grazing muzzle hanging off of their face, or deposited in the pasture? We can help with your Houdini horse problems!
What Is a Grazing Muzzle?
Posted by Melvin Pena on
Liv Gude of Pro Equine Grooms introduces the horse muzzle. What are horse muzzles for? Why should horses wear a muzzle? Horse masks, or muzzles, can help horses maintain a healthy weight, prevent equine metabolic diseases, and positively impact the condition of small grazing pastures.