Grazing muzzle advice? Anyone in Oregon?

[lurath]

Grazing muzzle brands and types? Anyone in Oregon know what the grass is like in June

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[athystle]

Oh my, spring is one of the worst times for grass founder. Just google it and you will find hundreds on articles on just that, especially for easy keepers. You need safergrass.org. That will even tell you the specific times of the day when the sugars are less. Like between 3am - 9am it is much lower, also lower in the shade. Check it out, it can be your best friend.

[lurath]

Yep-this is exactly why I'm worrying about it. The thing is, where I live now "June" is well into summer and wouldn't be an issue. In Oregon I suspect the season is longer simply because they get RAIN!
So you would recommend me waiting till I can turn her out in 15 minute increments or what?

[quietann]

Yes... having lived in Portland for a while, the grass is lush and green into July usually. It's actually green all year but if the summer is dry-ish it's not so bad.

[lurath]

It sounds so idyllic!

[rckmeamadeus]

my horses go from sparse grass to thick lush grass usually in early-mid June. They spend the first few days w/ grazing muzzles and it works wonderfully. Sure, they get annoyed, but it keeps them safe. After 2-3 days, I go to 12hrs on/ 12 hrs off, and then about 2 days after that, the muzzles come off.

[lurath]

Great! That's exactly what I wanted to know-so using a grazing muzzle will be a safe was to introduce her to the grass. May I ask what types of muzzles you use?

[rckmeamadeus]

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?splid=0509RRT&pn=X1-0531&ids=416506634&bhcd2=1242256916

[_kollision]

Is it possible to put the photo behind the cut? My friends list does not like it, it's a little big. If it's within community rules disregard this comment though.

[lurath]

Done! Thanks for letting me know.

[penella22]

My horse was recently diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and for him a grazing muzzle with probably be a lifelong thing. So I've been researching them diligently. So far what I've found out is that the ones that attach directly to the halter seem to stay on far better than the ones that come with their nylon straps attached. I bought one grazing muzzle at the consignment room of my local tack store and Sage got it off in about 3 hours. So now I am bringing out the big guns and bought him this one:

http://www.harmanyequine.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=137

[penella22]

oh, btw, there was another grazing muzzle post here where burnlikestars was kind enough to recommend the grazing muzzle I bought. There's more info and recommendations there.