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Is My Horse Fat?
Publié par Melvin Pena le
- Étiquettes: horse diet, overgrazing
What causes laminitis in horses?
Publié par Melvin Pena le
- Étiquettes: laminitis
Prep Your Grazing Muzzle for Winter
Publié par Melvin Pena le
GreenGuard muzzles are tough and durable. Like any other piece of tack, however, you can extend the life of your muzzle by making sure it is clean and properly stored for the Winter.
- Étiquettes: barn management tips, grazing muzzle, winter
Should I add fleece to prevent rubbing?
Publié par April Chester le
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...
- Étiquettes: fit, grazing muzzle, problem solving
What to do if you suspect laminitis or other horse hoof problems!
Publié par April Chester le
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.
- Étiquettes: hoof care, horse diet, laminitis