Grazing Muzzles

Miniature Horse wearing a grazing muzzle.
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A Mini Horse's POV: Why I Use a Grazing Muzzle

Every spring and summer I get lots of questions like, "What is that thing on your face?" It's my grazing muzzle! Sometimes, people who have never seen a grazing muzzle before think that it's "mean" until they understand how a grazing muzzle can actually save a horse's life. So, I’m here to tell you a little bit about why I wear my muzzle, and how it helps me.

using a weight tape on a horse
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How Do I Weigh My Horse?

For some humans it's a daily occurrence, stepping onto the scale to check your weight. That, and the fit of your pants, seem to be the most popular way humans keep track of their weight loss or gain. It's just as equally important for horse owners to keep records of their horse's weight, to track down any concerns, should there be any, before it's too late.

fat pony eat green grass
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An Equine Nutritionist's POV: The Importance of Muzzles

It's Spring and past time to break out those muzzles for your horses and ponies. I know it may feel awful putting them on in the beginning; it's tough love for sure. But muzzles are a small and easy-to-implement daily way to protect your horse, pony or mini's health, especially for those at a great risk for obesity and laminitis

New Year's Resolution: Managing Your Horse's Diet
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New Year's Resolution: Managing Your Horse's Diet

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to not only take care of your health, but also your horse’s health? Managing your horse’s diet shouldn’t be overwhelming. We asked equine nutritionist Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS, to share some tips.

Why Should I use Grazing Muzzles?
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Why Should I use Grazing Muzzles?

Overindulgence of sugary, Spring grass can lead to a variety of health concerns for horses, ponies and donkeys. Think of it as locking a human away in a room consisting of an all-you-can-eat buffet that never goes empty. Too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. A grazing muzzle allows your horse to continue being outside with his herd and living as close to natural as possible, thanks to the ability to avoid stall boredom with constant movement and unrestricted drinking.