Shires Greenguard Muzzle - Black

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Adjust the straps so that there is about 1 inch of space between the bottom of the muzzle and your horse's mouth, or about a half an inch for a mini pony. Fitted correctly, the muzzle should move freely around a horse's mouth. If it is fitted too tightly, it can lead to rubbing problems. Grazing muzzles should not be left on 24/7. It’s not recommended that they’re worn for more than 10–12 hours each day, but it’s important to remember that during muzzle-free hours your horse’s grazing or access to forage should be restricted to avoid compensatory eating undoing your hard work. Do grazing muzzles work? The Greenguard grazing muzzle is not recommended for use when the grass is shorter than 2inches in length. 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. This muzzle has a basket design that attaches easily to a field-safe headcollar (we recommend pairing it with the Shires Greenguard Headcollar) via four safe straps which will break if the horse gets the muzzle caught. The muzzle is highly-durable and UV resistant, made from safe, pliable food-grade material. The Greenguard Muzzle is designed to "hang" from the headcollar, sitting away from the muzzle to prevent sweating (and subsequent itching) and rubs.

Watch your horse / pony for 10 minutes and in this time you should see the horse / pony moving and learning how to graze with the muzzle.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. Pony/Small - 3.5 - 4" bit size - to suit smaller ponies which generally take pony size - Welsh ponies, standard Shetlands, etc SIZING (U.S. and Canada only): These muzzles are designed to fit much larger than traditional muzzles. If your horse is between sizes we recommend going with the larger size. Horse size typically fits horses with 5-6 inch bit. Pony: 4.25-4.75 inch bit. Mini: 3.5-4 inch bit. Below is an example chart of sizes. 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. Muzzle comes with 4 quality break-away safety straps to attach to your standard halter (we highly recommend using a breakaway halter for turnout

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. Adjust the straps so that the bottom of the GreenGuard muzzle is parallel to the ground when your horse is grazing. For further fitting tips, we have a handy tutorial video to lead you through the fitting process, and one on getting the best possible angle. This lightweight basket-style muzzle from Shires is durable and UV resistant. It should be attached to a GreenGuard headcollar (available separately), which has an additional front strap to hold the front in place, or your normal headcollar, with four adjustable straps. 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. All deliveries within mainland England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are via a parcel or courier service between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday – Friday. We do not dispatch on weekends or bank holidays.

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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. The rigid basket squared design is perfect for horses as it does not sit on the nostril, allowing complete air flow to the nose. With 4 straps, the muzzle is completely adjustable to the length of nose of your horse, and if they happen to break them, are easily replaced.

Freedom and Flexibility – One of the most gratifying aspects of our products is how they enable horses to live a more natural life. Owners often restrict overweight horses to a stall or dry lot in their (well-intentioned!) efforts to control their food intake. Muzzles allow them to be turned out in the pasture, grazing in any natural, normal way with freedom and friends. This can be a game-changer for horses and humans alike. :) Cob/Medium - 4.25 - 4.75" bit size - to suit horses/ponies which generally take cob size - larger native ponies, cobs, etcThe Deluxe version is lined with synthetic wool, which helps protect against chafing and improves airflow around the delicate nose area. Adjust the straps so that the muzzle sits parallel to the horse / pony grazing area. The muzzle should sit approximately 1 inch away from the horse / pony mouth. Ensure the muzzle is not fitted up against the horse / pony teeth. This is important as you don’t want it sitting too low where there is a lot of movement of the muzzle and you don’t want it too tight where it sitting against the mouth. 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.

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. PLEASE NOTE: the grazing muzzle will not prevent founder or laminitic episodes from happening. The muzzle is designed to reduce grass intake. 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: Please note, as of summer 2021 the Pony size Greenguard Muzzle has changed the design slightly - it now has open corners to prevent pinching. This design change will not affect the use of the muzzle.We use FedEx, DPD and Royal Mail for most of our deliveries. Some large items may come with other trusted 3rd party couriers. The patented Greenguard grazing muzzle is the best option for reducing intake without restricting breathing or drinking. This soft, light muzzle from KM Elite attaches to your horse’s normal headcollar. It is constructed of a durable and pliable mould-resistant material that is soft on the teeth and lips. It has UV protection and an adjustable grazing hole size.