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How Do You Know When Grazing Muzzle Season Has Arrived?
Posted by Sarah Borns on
Spring is around the corner and we've got grazing muzzles on our mind. If you're like many horse owners, you may be unsure when to take your horse's muzzle back out after the Winter season. Do you tie it to the calendar or are there other signs to follow for starting grazing muzzle season? How do you know when to retrieve your horse's muzzle from the tack room? View this post on Instagram A post shared by GG Equine (@greenguardequine) Let's all admit right now that very few tack rooms are this well organized. Every horse is different and...
- Tags: fat horse, grazing muzzle, horse diet, winter
Prep Your Grazing Muzzle for Winter
Posted by Sarah Borns on
GreenGuard muzzles are tough and durable. Like any other piece of tack, however, you can extend the life of your muzzle by making sure it is clean and properly stored for the Winter.
How do grazing muzzles contribute to overall horse health?
Posted by Melvin Pena on
A grazing muzzle is an investment in your horse's long-term health and well-being. Wearing a grazing muzzle allows horses, especially those prone to overgrazing, more turnout time, more social interaction with herdmates, and keeps their digestive systems working properly.
What to do if you suspect laminitis or other horse hoof problems!
Posted by Liv Gude on
Have you spotted signs or symptoms of laminitis or some other hoof-related horse health problem? Is your equine vet coming from a distance or unavailable immediately? Don't panic. We run down all of the practical things you can do to help and relieve your horse's situation until the vet arrives.
- Tags: hoof care, horse diet, laminitis
Preparing Your Farm and Barn For Winter
Posted by Hannah Jones on
If you live in an area where you get the full spectrum of winter weather - freezing rain, sleet, snow, ice, and so on - getting ready for the onslaught can be a time and labor intensive process. There’s quite enough to do to make sure that your horses are prepared for dramatic long-term changes in weather. Making a checklist of tasks can help you compartmentalize and not get overwhelmed as the cold and wet time of year approaches. Depending on the size and scope of your barn and the acreage of the property you live on, some of the...