Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: Tish Pasqual Welcome Jo Anne and Emily! I have been a long time Fjord owner of Elph for 17 years, and have used a grazing muzzle on him at times when he could not be on dry lot. You may want to check to see if any of the new barns have a dry lot, as many breeds and ponies need some rationing of their food; that would be the best option. However, when I have had Elph out on pasture he has accepted the muzzle because he then does get to go out and graze, which he loves. The brand I always used was Best Friend, and you can get sheepskin covers so all that aggressive grazing doesn't rub her face raw. You may want to "practice" a bit with it so you get the fit just right, as too loose and they can get them off (and you really don't want that to happen if they aren't used to being on pasture), and too tight is of course uncomfortable! I have found that as Elph is also very food oriented that if left in a round bale or pasture situation (food available all day) he will eat himself fat in no time, and that is a very unhealthy situation. Good luck, and welcome! Tish in SF and Elph at Woodside NCEFT http://nceft.org/about/our-horses/ We are both back at work this week after a nice holiday break! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
grazing muzzles
This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com These muzzles sound easy, but my experience has been otherwise. I have one that clips to the halter and has a hole in the bottom. When I tried it years ago on our Morgan, he did not object, just stood around with his head down, his whole attitude saying - "Go ahead, just shoot me now, much more preferable to this torture." He would not try, would not even move. This went on for 3 days, with time to eat and drink (he would not even try with the muzzle on) with it removed. Then I gave up. He won. He was managed by being turned out in the ring, which was not his preference but he tolerated much better than the despondence while muzzled. This spring we tried it on our drafty Fjord mare. She had a different and more violent reaction, throwing herself into fence posts and trees, not trying to tolerate it at all. Normally she is very calm, except when she isn't, and this was one of those times and very scary. Since we were trying to save her feet, I had to get it off her and again have managed her by dry lotting. So I have to say I don't think muzzles work for everyone, but they do for a lot of horses. I guess this does not help you much, but if he is drinking with it on, I would quit watching him. I often find I am the problem, and if I go away and get busy doing something else, the horses survive. Didn't work for me with the muzzle though. Valerie Columbia, CT Click to get your online credit check report & score. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIjD4ClFNbGhJJYSA8k2kkKcNEp9t4qB37nQy7cuW6jQydPpb2iWE/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: "Teressa" "For those who use grazing muzzles - how on earth did you get your Fjordie to graze? was it tough love? did you just send them out there?" Yep, just sent them out. Fjords will often choose attention over food and aren't beyond manipulation. But, they figure out the best way to get grass pretty quick. I haven't had one yet that didn't end up preferring the muzzle to not being on pasture. Teressa Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: katesei...@aol.com <> If your pasture is too long he may have a bit of an issue working the grass in, but trust me, he can do it. Della Ree is a pro at the grazing muzzle - but if I am there she will usually follow me around suggesting I remove it. Joe is more like Henry, and will sulk and paw and mope. But if I leave him alone for a couple of hours, I can tell from the bits of greenery (and his delicious grassy breath) that he has been using it. I worried a bit about herd position and Della not having the use of her teeth as might be needed (although I only have a herd of three). She is much better with her back feet anyway, and the muzzle did not turn out to be a problem. Happily, my grass is drying up nicely with our summer heat, so the ponies are getting to spend more time on the pasture and they are VERY happy about it. Kate with Joe, Della, and Hanna **Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals. (http://personals.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntuslove0003) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: Heather Baskey For those who use grazing muzzles - how on earth did you get your Fjordie to graze? was it tough love? did you just send them out there? Henry willingly has the muzzle put on - NO fuss at all. I bought the Best Friends that attaches to a break-a-way. EASY as pie to put on, give him a cookie through the hole as a reward. THEN, the fun begins. He will follow me around like a puppy dog - shoving his face into my chest (head low), as if he is begging me to take this "thing" off him. I refuse and direct him to the grass (and yes, I have pushed grass through the hole). He puts his head down, gets miffed about the entire thing, paws incessantly at the ground and then stands and sulks to the end. My FIRST plan was for him to wear it during the day (when sugars are highest in the grass), but that's when he is with the main herd (~ 10 horses). As he is on the bottom end of the pecking order, I thought it was a bit unfair that he won't have his mouth handy as he is pushed about. PLAN B - he wears it at night (longest turn-out - 5 p.m. till' morning). In the night herd - there are only 4 horses (incl. himself) - VERY gentle group, non-bothersome to each other - so great! he can get used to the muzzle without having to fend off his buds. Here's the Question to the experienced muzzlers ... do I just put him out in night turn-out with it on? and he will just suck it up and use it? I KNOW he knows how it works, he is just in a stand-off about using it. IF he doesn't graze overnight - no big deal. IF he was stalled at night, he wouldn't be grazing. Seriously, I have tried half a dozen times to get him to graze with it while I am in his presence. I can put it on very easily (no fuss, non-event). He will eat treats/carrots through the hole. It's the "grass" thing (and I have tried training him on a mowed lawn - i.e., short grass). Experienced muzzlers - HELP Heather who really needs to get weight off her tubby summer Fjord and does not want to resort to stabling him. __ The new Internet Explorer® 8 - Faster, safer, easier. Optimized for Yahoo! Get it Now for Free! at http://downloads.yahoo.com/ca/internetexplorer/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: katesei...@aol.com Della, my sweet tubby mare has to spend most of her pasture time in a grazing muzzle. I put 3 or 4 of her supplement cookies in the muzzle, or some slices of apple, so she always comes over when she sees the muzzle. Started her off at 30 minute stints for a few days, and then increased 30 minutes every 4 days to our current status. She figured out how to graze through the little hole and just gets down to business now. But she really is so relieved when I take it off. Jostein - well...he will spend the majority of his time trying to get it off, and has destroyed several fences in the process, and managed to actually snap one of the muzzles in half. Fortunately, he does not have quite the weight problem Della does. But if I keep after him for 30 minutes a day long enough, he eventually settles in. Kate with Della and Joe *** In a message dated 5/1/2009 6:33:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, brass-ring-f...@juno.com writes: Anybody have any experience with Fjords and grazing muzzles? **Join ChristianMingle.com® FREE! Meet Christian Singles in your area. Start now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221673648x1201419171/aol?redir=http ://www.christianmingle.com/campaign.html%3Fcat%3Dadbuy%26 src%3Dplatforma%26adid%3Dfooter:050109%26newurl%3Dreg_path.html) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: "Cherie Mascis" I feed them hay first, them put a little hay with a few treats on top in the muzzle and they seem ok with that. My fjord wears hers when she starts getting chunky and my boss's Paso wears hers from early afternoon through the night from Spring through early Winter. Cherie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
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This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net" They recommend you feed them treats through the muzzle hole by hand. You could try that. (I know..all the treats have too much sugar. Something like a Cheerio is at least small. Or, even better, feed her hay through the hole, so she gets the idea of picking up hay/grasslike stuff. People sometimes use a neck collar to keep them from taking the halter off. You may want to do that at first so she does not discover she can get the muzzle off! Regarding treats, I recently made up a batch of treats that are fairly low carb. Oats, chia seeds, and a few raisins. Cook, then put in TINY blobs on a cookie sheet and dehydrate at low temp, like cooking biscotti. One treat goes down really fast, you can break the bigger ones apart, the chia is high protein (and adds stickiness so you do not have to use flour), and with mine, the horses get about one raisin per treat. Also, they are not sticky. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
grazing muzzles
This message is from: brass-ring-f...@juno.com Anybody have any experience with Fjords and grazing muzzles? My big girl had some more laminitis and a muzzle is suggested. I tried it this afternoon and she became very violent when she realized she could not eat with it. It does have a small hole but she did not have the patience to figure it out. She ran from tree to tree trying to knock it off and snorting. Since the moving around so wildly was not good for her newly healing feet, I brought her in and took it off and gave her hay. It has been a real trial, because in the sand ring where she is allowed, she pushes the boards down. The other horse is free to go around the corner out of her sight and she does not like this though she is not going wild. Thanks, Valerie Columbia, CT Prices, software, charts & analysis. Click here to open your online FX trading account. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIyVigsLfjGmbQuxV5eydZWEg0WYfdX4D7tgsPGu2GUu7MPkWbTk0/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Best Friends Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda: I don't know what size she'd wear. I know a lot of fjord people use these muzzles. I guess the only measurement I could give you would be the noseband of her driving bridle. I think that was 31" total, and it would probably be 4 inches less when buckled. Don't know if that helps on size on not. Karen _ New year, new job there's more than 100,00 jobs at SEEK http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau&_t=752315885&_r=Jan05_tagline&_m=EXT
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This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rom is 14.1hh, and should wear a 5-3/8" bit (we make do with 5-1/2" ones). I bought a "horse" size Best Friends grazing muzzle for him, which seems to do the job. It may be a bit snug around the nose, as he keeps rubbing off a bit of hair on the bridge of his nose. Go for the horse size, or possibly bigger so there is room to pad it with sheepskin if you want.
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This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "Linda Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I want to try a Best Friends grazing muzzle on Boombah and would like advice > as to size, Cob or Horse? It's going to depend on the individual animal. Rom is 14.1hh, and should wear a 5-3/8" bit (we make do with 5-1/2" ones). I bought a "horse" size Best Friends grazing muzzle for him, which seems to do the job. It may be a bit snug around the nose, as he keeps rubbing off a bit of hair on the bridge of his nose. Sleepy is 14.3hh, and should wear a 5-3/4" bit (we use a 6" with a set of rubber bit guards). I bought the "large horse" size for him, which seems to be a decent fit. Except, he got so frustrated with it that he stood around and pawed at the turf, ripping big holes in it. I decided that giving him a shorter duration of pasture, without the muzzle, would be easier on all concerned. BTW, Sleepy (the subordinate) likes the fact that Rom (the dominant) is muzzled on pasture. It means that Sleepy can eat wherever he wants to, because Rom can no longer nip him to "take over" the best grass! And, I find the donkey's grazing muzzle to be useful if I want to take her for a walk around the pasture without getting my arm ripped off, due to grass diving Anyway, unless Boombah is unusually "petite" for a Fjord, I suspect that a "Horse" size would be better than "Cob". I did my size estimation by "matching" the muzzle sizes to the sizes of halters that the individuals wear. Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
Best Friends Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: "Linda Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I want to try a Best Friends grazing muzzle on Boombah and would like advice as to size, Cob or Horse? I understand Gail Russell uses or has used this brand? Help. My girl hasn't seen grass in recent memory but I don't want to have to keep her contained all the time, thus the muzzle. Linda Taylor
Grazing muzzles
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, Pretty soon the Grass will be growing in this area. I will have so much grass it isn't funny. I will need to find a really well made Grazing Muzzle for my Fjord mare. Does anyone one know where I can buy one? Thanks, Shari
Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: "Pasqual, Patricia A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I too bought and used a Best Friend grazing muzzle. I was able to get one and a half season's use out of it. This year I bought the $10 cheaper version that had been cited on the list. Unfortunately clever Elph was able to get it off too easily no matter how it was adjusted (this had never happened with the Best Friend.) The other thing that I didn't like about the cheaper one is that he had rub marks all over his face - this too had never happened with the Best Friend. Now I just keep him in a dry lot, and that settles that! Tish and Elph in Minneapolis incredibly beautiful fall!
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This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They were also experts at getting their fly masks off over the summer too. If anyone has other suggestions for keeping a grazing muzzle (or fly mask) on a horse I am all ears. David Hagen David try putting your fly mask on under a halter. If you have a Fjord like my Gunnar than your in trouble he sees this as a challange and has now discovered he can remove halters, fly masks, and even open the gates to the pasture by biting the handle and plling on them. I accually think he is watching when we are attempting to " Gunnar proof" things. He just needs to be busy He really is a lot of fun trying to keep one up on him. The mask under the halter has worked for most everyone I kow without a GUnnar. Roberta New Prague
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This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I wrap a piece of forelock around the top of the deluxe muzzle. It helps that I keep my bridle path further back behind the ears so as to get a more full forelock. The mound of thick forelock provides a barrier to removal, plus wrapping the forelock around the top of the strap adds to it. Yes, it is true that the deluxe version comes off more easily than the type you snap to a breakaway halter. Beyond using the forelock, the only other thing I can think of is to install a very lightweight throatlatch of some kind. Gail
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This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > David Hagen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I ordered grazing muzzles a few weeks ago [...] > the deluxe version, which comes with it's own halter and a > breakaway snap on the halter. The problem on my farm is that I haven't > been able to keep the muzzles on the horses. My stallion had his off in > less than 12 hours. The mare kept hers on for a few days, but she > eventually learned how to take it off too. They didn't actually break > the break-away piece. They just managed to find a way to rub them off on > fence posts. [...] > They were also experts at getting their fly masks off over the > summer too. If anyone has other suggestions for keeping a grazing muzzle > (or fly mask) on a horse I am all ears. I wondered whether this might be a problem. Given how adept my gelding, Sleepy, has been at defeating fences in the past, and that he occasionally dislodges his fly mask when scratching his ears on a post, I could envision him figuring out how to rub off a grazing muzzle. I'm off to town to day, to see if any of the local farm supply places have grazing muzzles (there really aren't any "tack shops" locally). If they have a horse-sized one, I'll bring it home and try it on my guys. Sleepy takes a 5-3/4" bit, so there is some question as to whether regular horse-sized anything will fit him---certainly won't in bridles or web halters! In the driving world, folks keep bridles on small-eared ponies by braiding part of the forelock to a tuft of mane, over the crownpiece of the bridle. With a roached mane, you'd have to use a piece of the forelock, run under the crownpiece, then braided to another section of forelock. A friend of mine (who used to make harness) adapted the Australian stockman's bridle concept into a driving bridle. It has a second strap, essentially a throat collar (like for a dog) that's attached to the bridle at the browband junction, behind the regular poll/throatlatch assembly. She did a pair of them for a horse-logger friend of hers, who was having trouble with his draft team rubbing each other's bridles off, and that solved the problem. Check out: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=535535&uid=449469 scroll down to the bottom of that page, and look at the head-study of Bart. Perhaps you could rig something similar with a cow collar, to anchor fly masks or the grazing muzzle to? Best wishes. I'll let you know how things progress with my using the grazing muzzles Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
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This message is from: David Hagen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Marsha, I ordered grazing muzzles a few weeks ago from an on-line source called Fulfillment Source (http://www.fulfillment-force.com/orderproducts.html) and got them in a couple of days. I had the same experience with size as Gail had. I found that the horse size (H1 on this web site) fit both my mare and my stallion just right. I bought the deluxe version, which comes with it's own halter and a breakaway snap on the halter. The problem on my farm is that I haven't been able to keep the muzzles on the horses. My stallion had his off in less than 12 hours. The mare kept hers on for a few days, but she eventually learned how to take it off too. They didn't actually break the break-away piece. They just managed to find a way to rub them off on fence posts.I use the two finger rule when putting on a halter -- I like to be able to slide two fingers under all parts of the halter. I am hesitant to make the halters much tighter than that, though doing so would probably make it more difficult for them to remove the grazing muzzles. They were also experts at getting their fly masks off over the summer too. If anyone has other suggestions for keeping a grazing muzzle (or fly mask) on a horse I am all ears. David Hagen
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This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My feed/tack store has them in stock. Ordering them online from the manufacturer can take time. I think I got Gunthar a large horse size. They tend to ride up and down on the facemore room around the nose, hence less scuffing of nose. I prefer the ones with halter included as I had a mare catch her muzzle on the faucet feeding the water tank. I suspect even a breakaway halter would not have let go before she had done her face some damage. They are more expensive, and they do break. Possibly, if you order from the manufacturer, I would get an extra breakaway piece (it comes with one replacement, I might like to have another as well.) Gail
Grazing muzzles (again)
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The vet has decree'd that my equines should get less food---they're only getting about 1% of body weight in grass hay, plus 1.5 hours of pasture per day now, but Oregon seems to have high-sugar grass---not good for fatties. Earlier, the consensus was that the Best Friends Grazing Muzzle was the best (although they can wear thru it in a couple of months). What size do you order---horse, or draft? My Fjords are on the large size, using 5-1/2" to 5-3/4" bits, and "large horse" halters. And, what have you found to be the best sources? Thanks! Marsha Jo HannahMurphy must have been a horseman-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] anything that can go wrong, will! 15 mi SW of Roseburg, Oregon
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This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda re the muzzle rubbing, if it is wire or metal made you can bend it to conform to the horses face. Jean G Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I tried the muzzle made of wire coated with plastic. It rubbed on the underside of Sven's throatlatch...made an open sore. I like the "best friend" better. Linda in MN
Grazing Muzzles
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you do a google search you should be able to find the "Best Friends Grazing Muzzle." I use the more expensive "built-in" halter versionwhich I regretted when one of the muzzles was eaten thru VERY quickly. However, the quality seems to have improved since then. I like the "built-in" breakaway halters better than the type you put on your own halter as I have had experience with the muzzle catching on a watertrough filler. The breakaway broke nicelywhich I am not sure would have happened with an ordinary break-away halter. I like the Best Friends best because it is designed not to abraid the horse's nose. The metal basket type look like they would do damage. Also...there are some things in the archives about "built it yourself" muzzles made out of hoof pads that you might want to look up. Hope that helps. Gail
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This message is from: "Sam & Sue Banks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In reading on the internet, someone recommended a muzzle sold by Schneiders's (spelling may be wrong). It has metal bars over the bottom, and comes with a plastic plate that you slip in to decrease grass eating. The internet note said that this woman has her farrier make plates out of hoof pads with different size holes to adjust how much her horse can eat. I haven't had time to check it out, but at least it will be a start. So far my Best Friend muzzle from last year is holding up, but I don't think it will last all season. Sue Banks
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re grazing muzzles.I have tried two kinds. A plastic coated metal (did not like!!) and a fabric muzzle - both attach to the halter. I now have a fabric muzzle/headstrap all in one - no need for the halter. We sell them on All Things Fjord & More! . I have all my pricing info up north at our new home - am thinking they are in the neighborhood of $50-$60. I plan to use them extensively at our new farm. We will have two large pasture areas and I want to let Sven and Lena be out on pasture most of the time (not at night). Sven has used a muzzle for two years and he is not bothered by it at all. He is so happy to be in the pasture and able to nibble:) I'll be happy to offer the muzzles at a 15% discount since our spring sale runs until April 30th. Will get the correct pricing asap when I head up north on Monday. If you are interested in purchasing a muzzle or two call me on our toll free number on Monday and Tuesday . 1-866-273-3048 - and I can quote you the correct pricing. Sorry for the goofy info . this moving is something else with 5 horses, two goats ... plus two additional goats I am purchasing in May ..two dogs, two kitties, the farm stuff and house stuff ... I hope I never move again!!! MN EXPO UPDATE ... we are having a blast ..more later:):):) Linda Lottie
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This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Krist luckily I have a thin pasture that I can put the two easy keepers on if necessary. However when they suddenly "blow up" and emergency measures must be employed to keep found off then I use a muzzle. It is a wire basket type. I had to bend it as it was too round and rubbed her nose. At first there was bewilderment and frustration as she tried to graze. She soon learned to get a few blades and as she could be with the others it soon became routine. Get a strong one as you do not want the wires breaking. Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563
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This message is from: "Krist Martinsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message is from Krist Martinsen In Jessica Jahiel's HORSE-SENSE Newsletter, she recommends a grazing muzzle to control the amount of intake on the pastures this time of year. Since we know that Fjords are prone to "Porking out", it sounded like a great idea. I was wondering if anyone had any input on using them. Were there any problems as to rubbing such as if a halter was left on all the time. Krist
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This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Someone asked about grazing muzzles a few days ago. This was on the CD-L tonight. Subject: Re: Grazing Muzzles I've the "Best Friend" and it's great - have the whole breakaway halter that I got this summer. Very adjustable and fits well, has a ring for a lead line. Morgan mare air fern learned to use it and drink within a few minutes after giving me what sure looked like a few dirty looks. Howsomever, we have a lot of apple trees in the pasture... She's now learned to mash the windfall apples and suck up the pieces thru the little hole ( she can't get them off the tree with the muzzle on). I'll have to do apple patrol again and pick up all of the windfalls. I do keep the pasture mowed pretty short. I have a feeling that it works better if the grass is pretty short so it sticks up thru the hole so they don't get totally frustrated. I've noticed that she walks around more to find "better" grazing spots. I've tried the other rigid grazing muzzle that fastened to the halter and didn't like it and neither did the horse. Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, soggy again after a day of rain :( Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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This message is from: "Delberta Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey what you asked for that rain!! I sent it up special for you !! Debi - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 11:13 AM Subject: Grazing muzzles > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hi. > > I've used the grazing muzzle that Jean posted about - in fact I have two of > them now. They are GREAT! I did go out and purchase some sheepskin halter > fuzzies to keep some of the rubbing down, especially across the bridge of > the nose and that did the trick. Its so nice for the horse to be able to be > out on pasture with their buddies, moving around grazing constantly (granted > only a tiny bite at a time!). I find that my older mares manage to gain > weight while wearing the muzzles 24/7 - I tried giving them a few hours a > day without, but they just gained... They are ugly though (the muzzles, > certainly not my ponies!) and bound to get comments/questions from > passers-by. My husband calls them Hannibal masks... > > Laura, > Russell, Ontario, Canada > Where its FINALLY sunny after weeks of rainy days...
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi. I've used the grazing muzzle that Jean posted about - in fact I have two of them now. They are GREAT! I did go out and purchase some sheepskin halter fuzzies to keep some of the rubbing down, especially across the bridge of the nose and that did the trick. Its so nice for the horse to be able to be out on pasture with their buddies, moving around grazing constantly (granted only a tiny bite at a time!). I find that my older mares manage to gain weight while wearing the muzzles 24/7 - I tried giving them a few hours a day without, but they just gained... They are ugly though (the muzzles, certainly not my ponies!) and bound to get comments/questions from passers-by. My husband calls them Hannibal masks... Laura, Russell, Ontario, Canada Where its FINALLY sunny after weeks of rainy days...
