grazing muzzles

shell · 04-24-2007, 08:19 AM

Loren's mini Rocky is getting so fat I am sure he will explode. I am thinking about getting him a grazing muzzle. If I do, how long do I leave it on for during the day? Should I put it on him every day? Will he hate me forever for doing this to him?

ryu2832 · 04-24-2007, 08:34 AM

I am doing the muzzle thing this year. From what I have seen, they prefer to wear it and get to go out and graze all day to standing in their paddock watching the grass grow.

DancerLover08 · 04-24-2007, 08:42 AM

Wear it all day, every day. Those things are really great for the chubby ponies. Just please, make sure it's adjusted correctly. My friend had hers so tight the mare could barely breath. I kindly let it out for her, LOL.

shell · 04-24-2007, 08:52 AM

Rocky is out on pasture 24/7. I have no way of keeping him locked up at this time.

oldhorsehome · 04-24-2007, 08:55 AM

I have a chubby, laminitic pony. I started using one on her last year. I leave it on all day during this time of year since I don't have a dry lot. She sometimes manages to undo the velcro so it's hanging off her nose

I usually put a treat in it when I put it on her - mainly because I feel bad for her!!! As the season wears on I adjust how much time she wears it because the grass isn't as lush. It sure makes a difference with her laminitis.

freedom32 · 04-24-2007, 09:07 AM

You may need to get halter tubes to prevent rubs, but I know a number of horses and ponies that use them with no problems whatsoever. You'll want to keep a close eye at first to make sure he doesn't get it stuck somewhere silly, you know how those ponies are!

shell · 04-24-2007, 09:21 AM

So I leave it on 24 hours a day?

Heavenly Jumper · 04-24-2007, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shell

So I leave it on 24 hours a day?

We did for our paso fino

Unless he is inside eating dinner...

It made a world of difference!

freedom32 · 04-24-2007, 09:26 AM

When turned out yes, have it on.

BettyBootsy · 04-24-2007, 09:28 AM

Hey I just saw them on sale online yesterday but I was shopping a few places check United and Valley Vet and Horse.com.

04-24-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 8,967 Images: 344	grazing muzzles Loren's mini Rocky is getting so fat I am sure he will explode. I am thinking about getting him a grazing muzzle. If I do, how long do I leave it on for during the day? Should I put it on him every day? Will he hate me forever for doing this to him? __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Marshalltown, Iowa, it is against the law for a horse to eat a fire hydrant.

04-24-2007, 08:34 AM	#2
ryu2832 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 2,957 Images: 43	I am doing the muzzle thing this year. From what I have seen, they prefer to wear it and get to go out and graze all day to standing in their paddock watching the grass grow. __________________ Gene Pool: Warning, no lifegaurd on duty. "Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." author Erica Jong

04-24-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
DancerLover08 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 930 Images: 10	Wear it all day, every day. Those things are really great for the chubby ponies. Just please, make sure it's adjusted correctly. My friend had hers so tight the mare could barely breath. I kindly let it out for her, LOL. __________________ 20 lb. Club: Starting Weight 228 As Of 1-1-08 Current Weight 208 As Of 2-28-08 Goal Weight 150

04-24-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 8,967 Images: 344	Rocky is out on pasture 24/7. I have no way of keeping him locked up at this time. __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Marshalltown, Iowa, it is against the law for a horse to eat a fire hydrant.

04-24-2007, 08:55 AM	#5
oldhorsehome Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,938 Images: 302 Blog Entries: 7	I have a chubby, laminitic pony. I started using one on her last year. I leave it on all day during this time of year since I don't have a dry lot. She sometimes manages to undo the velcro so it's hanging off her nose I usually put a treat in it when I put it on her - mainly because I feel bad for her!!! As the season wears on I adjust how much time she wears it because the grass isn't as lush. It sure makes a difference with her laminitis. __________________ Bumper sticker of the year: "If you can read this, thank a Teacher and, since it's in English, thank a Soldier!!! "I've been Goosed!" Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I've been snowballed!

04-24-2007, 09:07 AM	#6
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 8,206 Images: 459 Blog Entries: 144	You may need to get halter tubes to prevent rubs, but I know a number of horses and ponies that use them with no problems whatsoever. You'll want to keep a close eye at first to make sure he doesn't get it stuck somewhere silly, you know how those ponies are! __________________ Pittsburgh gals bleed black & gold 'xxxxx makes xxxxx look like Dr. Phil' names changed to protect a peaceful enviornment

04-24-2007, 09:21 AM	#7
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 8,967 Images: 344	So I leave it on 24 hours a day? __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Marshalltown, Iowa, it is against the law for a horse to eat a fire hydrant.

04-24-2007, 09:26 AM	#9
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 8,206 Images: 459 Blog Entries: 144	When turned out yes, have it on. __________________ Pittsburgh gals bleed black & gold 'xxxxx makes xxxxx look like Dr. Phil' names changed to protect a peaceful enviornment

04-24-2007, 09:28 AM	#10
BettyBootsy Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,255 Images: 87	Hey I just saw them on sale online yesterday but I was shopping a few places check United and Valley Vet and Horse.com.

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