Re: Grazing muzzles

Fran Bragg wrote:
> " Jill" <news@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> What experience is there with Grazing muzzles
>> There are a number of variants from the plastic mesh like the
>> greenguard to the fabric with the hole in the bottom.
>> The latter looks hard for a pone to get ANYTHING at all in long
>> meadow grass but is it just a matter of training?
>> Advice would be appreciated.
>
> Here's a link to the one we use.  It's not indestructible though!  We
> have gone through 3 in two years.  This last go around, I took it to
> our local upholsterer and had her reinforce the stitching holding the
> headstall to the muzzle.  That is what seems to give out first.  Then
> when you put it on, fasten the snap toward the face.  Opposite of how
> your halter fastens.  Then they can't hook it on the fence if you
> have wire or other narrow fencing.
> The small hole in the bottom does work better in shorter grass, but
> they figure it out pretty quickly and there are some short places in
> your pasture I'm sure.  Mainly it gives them the freedom to go out
> with everyone.  I don't worry about the amount of grass.  Even if
> they get none.  A horse who needs this will be getting their
> 'nutritious' meal in the barn anyway.
> Good luck and this has been a big help for us!
>
> Fran

thanks  - that looks like one we saw which we were concerned would not
feed 
enough -- what training do you do when you first get one. The Best Friend 
site mentions training.
Its for a pony that will be out 24 / 7; a native [Highland] which has 
laminitic potential and might be going somewhere with better grazing than 
its had in past years.

I am researching for my own interest but mainly for a pal who does not use

the internet ;)
We are a bit out in the sticks here, but I love research so happy to do
the 
work <g>

-- 
regards
Jill Bowis

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