Shires Greenguard Muzzle - Black

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According to the National Equine Welfare Council's "Grazing Muzzle Guidance," " grazing muzzles can reduce grass intake by up to 80%." (seek to 4:24 in the video link for the exact quote) 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. The muzzle's grazing surface should be parallel to your horse's teeth. Increase the amount of time your horse is wearing the muzzle from seconds to minutes. Graze your horse in-hand to encourage him to try eating with the muzzle on. In practice, real grass restriction depends on a number of factors: the grazing muzzle, the horse that is wearing it, how long the grass is, and how practiced the horse is at grazing in a muzzle, among others.

If your horse requires further grass restriction than the muzzle alone, there are solutions. Muzzle inserts cover off between 30% (leather) and 50% ("diet") of available grazing area. Why would a square muzzle work on a rounded horse nose? Pressure points on the horses nose can impact their air intake, so the square rigid design of the Greenguard grazing muzzle allows a lot of room across the nostril of the horse. Tight straps or insufficient space at the bottom of the muzzle makes grazing difficult and can cause rubbing and/or the muzzle to warp or break - ensure the mask hangs freely from the headcollar. We found that the noseband strap has the potential to move around so we used cohesive wrap to tape it in place in the middle of the halter. Generally not needed if fitted with a GreenGuard Breakaway Halter.The innovative horse grazing muzzle! The Greenguard grazing muzzle is perfect for horses that need extra help reducing their food intake. The patented design of the Greenguard grazing muzzle, with no opening in the centre, does not allow horses to graze easily through the middle of the muzzle. The design also allows for easy breathing and drinking while being worn. Position muzzle. The correct orientation of the GreenGuard muzzle is 3 slots to the front and 5 slots to each side. The front of the muzzle has a "greenguard" logo. Note that the muzzle is not symmetrical; if the muzzle is fitted sideways, your horse may not be able to fully open their mouth. If you have a very patient, calm, and willing horse and would like to set everything up with the animal present, here is a set-up video for that scenario. The patented Greenguard grazing muzzle is the best option for reducing intake without restricting breathing or drinking. The Greenguard Grazing Muzzle fits much larger than a traditional grazing muzzle - if it's too small the horse's nose/chin may hit the sides of the muzzle when opening the mouth to graze

Muzzle comes with 4 quality break-away safety straps to attach to your standard halter (we highly recommend using a breakaway halter for turnout The GreenGuard Grazing Muzzle is truly the most comfortable grazing muzzle on the market. It limits grass intake as much as a traditional basket muzzle, but is more comfortable, lighter, and cooler with a patented open design that allows for unrestricted breathing and drinking. Features of this revolutionary grazing muzzle includes:NEW! If you are concerned about tooth wear, GreenGuard has introduced optional muzzle inserts which can help reduce tooth wear. Options include: Shires Greenguard Grazing Muzzles are a simple solution to reducing grass intake. Designed with vets for effective grazing management, it is ideal for horses that are prone to excess weight gain, laminitis and other weight-related conditions. The Greenguard muzzle allows unrestricted breathing and drinking, is easy to attach and adjust, is highly durable and is UV resistant. It enables a natural, little and often grazing habit. Unlike some other grazing muzzles, it will help keep your horse comfortable without sweating. The Greenguard muzzle is made from safe, pliable food-grade material. The chart below shows the physical dimensions of the Mini, Pony, and Horse sizes of GreenGuard Grazing Muzzles. For readability, here they are written out. Healthy Weight Management – Slowing food consumption is one of the most affordable and effective ways to reduce or help maintain a healthy weight for your horse.