Trimmer says Sid must lose weight sharpish. Could a grazing muzzle help? He is a violent horse in the field do it would need to be strong and secure
He lives out on grass alas. He has a grass track - I guess I should make it narrowerIt’s so hard with cobs isn’t it?
is he out 24/7 or in a stable over night?
I don’t like the idea of muzzling for 24 hours if they live out and I believe that if you only muzzle for a few hours, then they gorge once it’s off anyway. Best thing is to muzzle on grass then restrict hay (soaked if possible) when they are in the stable.
I am aiming to eventually set up a track system. Only problem is that planning is very strict around here, so can’t remove grass to put in a stone surface, will probably set up something using electric fence once I’m a bit more mobile.
as to grazing muzzles, you will get loads of different ones recommended, but it all depends on what actually suits YOUR horse. It may cost a few pounds and a bit of time to find the perfect one that actually stays on!
I bought Star the Dinky Pony grazing muzzle as it looked the most comfortable.
the name is misleading, they fit up to 17 hh if I remember correctly.
Is there anyway you can section some of his grass track off? Mine is configured in a figure of eight so I’ve many ways I can reduce or expand it depending on how she’s doing weight wise or how the grass is growing or not.He lives out on grass alas. He has a grass track - I guess I should make it narrower
I see what you mean about there not being a lot f point in muzzling for part of the day. He is such a Flymo
I am sure I should do this - could you give me an example of one of your 10 day cycles?more as 'training' rather than leisure riding & being really clear with what I'm going to do each week or cycle
That is amazing!Gracie has lost nearly 100kg in 10 months
I can relate.lunging him at 5.45am
I don't lunge for long mainly as I lunge on the days I want to save time The resistance bands make it quite an intense work out too.I can relate.
I see you don't lunge for long, 15 mins or so. Is that all at trot?