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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
Help, my horse is a Houdini!
Publié par April Chester le
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!
- Étiquettes: grazing muzzle, houdini horse, problem solving
Best ways to introduce the GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle to your horse
Publié par April Chester le
Whether your horse has used a traditional grazing muzzle in the past or has never worn one before, it is always a good idea to take some time to introduce your horse to a new type of muzzle.
- Étiquettes: grazing muzzle, introducing the muzzle, problem solving
Preparing your horse for winter
Publié par April Chester le
From grooming and body clipping, from having enough hay to storing it safely, and from equine vaccines to horse shoes, it can be as much work getting your horse ready for winter as it does to make it through to spring! Get a head start with our handy guide.
- Étiquettes: barn management tips, horse diet, problem solving, winter
Common Horse Grazing Muzzle Problems
Publié par April Chester le
Rubbing, chafing, lack of air, poor durability, water and debris getting caught inside: all of these are common problems that horses have with traditional grazing muzzles. We look at these and more. How many have you experienced with your horse?
- Étiquettes: grazing muzzle, problem solving