Short Grass and Grazing Muzzles.???

[NoviceNic]

Can ponies get grass through a muzzle if it is only 1 inch long....????

I am putting a muzzle on Jimmy through the day. However he spends a lot of time pawing at the ground and standing around. Someone told me that they cant get the short grass through the muzzle so I took it off...

Anyone know if this is correct??

Might have to start stabling him through the day with all this rain and sun...:mad:

[NoviceNic]

bump...:o

[welshcobzrule]

Can ponies get grass through a muzzle if it is only 1 inch long....????

I am putting a muzzle on Jimmy through the day. However he spends a lot of time pawing at the ground and standing around. Someone told me that they cant get the short grass through the muzzle so I took it off...

Anyone know if this is correct??

Might have to start stabling him through the day with all this rain and sun...:mad:

I would think it would be very hard for a pony or horse to feed on 1" long grass with a grazing muzzle on. Do you just leave it on for a certain number of hours? Left on all the time and your pony might be struggling. If coming in at night for hay then may be ok. Have you actually watched him grazing to see if he is getting any grass?

[MuddyCob]

How long has he had the muzzle on for? He could be having you on... Depending on which muzzle you have, he should still be able to get to the shorter grass.

[NoviceNic]

He lives in my back garden. So I watch him all day. :D I was putting it on at 8am and then taking it off at 4pm. But by 12pm and he hadnt grazed I decided to take it off. Basically cause I know the rule about lack of grazing for 6/-hrs a day can bring on colic. :)

[MuddyCob]

The reason I asked was when mine has his on it does take him at least a few days to stop stamping his feet and generally having a complete paddy ;) but after a while he realises i'm not that mean and he really can eat!
Lucky you having your horses in the back garden!