Dinky rugs grazing muzzle?

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Does anyone have one of these or ever used one? I need to muzzle my Shetlands but want the best type! I like the look of these as there's more than one hole but would like others experiences before buying if possible.

Thanks!
 
muckypony said:
Does anyone have one of these or ever used one? I need to muzzle my Shetlands but want the best type! I like the look of these as there's more than one hole but would like others experiences before buying if possible.

Thanks!
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Yes used them and have them . They are really good and don't rub but the base will gradually wear a bigger hole so be prepared to buy one each spring> Would recommend them though specially with little muzzles like welsh A
 
Have used it on mini shetland without sucsess.The holes are too small and when I contacted the company who makes them they advised cutting the holes larger.Totally useless as cutting the fabric leaves a ragged mess.
 
I have one and like it. I tried 3 others before finding this one. All the others rubbed horribly. I have to replace it each year though.
 
I've used on for an older Exmoor. They are good in that they don't rub, I don't think they are as effective as bucket muzzles though. My main concern with them for ridden animals, is that they have to graze crooked when they use one, can't see how this wouldn't affect them long term (I'm a qualified bodyworker).
 
Brill thank you guys.

Mister Ted - which one do you use instead?

MotherOfChickens - do you think they're no good for being crooked, or they don't restrict grazing enough once they've worked it out? Have you ever worked in a horse the has had one and found it to be sore? Definitely don't want then having sore necks!!
 
yes and I don't think they restrict as much as bucket ones but definitely good for them getting the concept. The first I sacrificed by cutting a letter box hole in the bottom (this has since been used to train a few ;) ). The second Frank just got too good at chewing the nylon and getting through it too quickly so he now has a shires deluxe. Never found him to be sore but then he pulls at his haynet one way too... and they do have to eat out the side and tend to favour one.
 
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[QUOTEester;12903430]yes and I don't think they restrict as much as bucket ones but definitely good for them getting the concept. The first I sacrificed by cutting a letter box hole in the bottom (this has since been used to train a few ;) ). The second Frank just got too good at chewing the nylon and getting through it too quickly so he now has a shires deluxe. Never found him to be sore but then he pulls at his haynet one way too... and they do have to eat out the side and tend to favour one.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, that's interesting. My old pony had a shires one and worked it out pretty well but these two are likely to get a bit upset! Would be quite useful if I could restricted it but not too much that they hate me!!
 
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Brill thank you guys.



MotherOfChickens - do you think they're no good for being crooked, or they don't restrict grazing enough once they've worked it out? Have you ever worked in a horse the has had one and found it to be sore? Definitely don't want then having sore necks!!
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both!

I haven't worked on a horse that's been sore because of a dinky muzzle. I have worked on a horse that was sore and crooked due to a tooth problem that cause him to twist his head and neck as he ate though and another that had issues due to a missing tooth on one side.
For alot of ponies, being crooked is much less of an issue that laminitis though-especially those that aren't worked or worked much. The pony I used it on is retired but I've gone back to a bucket muzzle and line the edges and the straps with parts of neoprene bike handle grips-they don't rub IME and don't hold water.
 
Thank you.

I like the new shires ones as they have the fur and cut back under then chin.

Ahh this is such a pain!
 
Fwiw Frank is the most easily rubbed pony out there and neither rubbed him, I don't expect they will get upset for too long ;). I do prefer the shires fwiw- although he has had it on without the neoprene at the top as to start that made it a bit easy for it to slip over his ears I think ;). You also need to not take the rubber band off the velcro thinking it is just packaging :eek3: and they could do with making the fleece removable like the dinkys.
 
I tried a Dinky muzzle for my 12.2hh pony because I liked the fact they're so light & less claustrophobic than a bucket muzzle. She worked out how to eat straight away - in fact she worked out how to eat sideways so well that it was as if she didn't have a muzzle on at all......
Have used a bucket one since......!! ;) I cut some of the nose part off so it's less on her nose to rub & I wrap duct tape round the edges. This has worked for 3 years now. This year she has a bump on her nose from the top edge for some reason so I'm going to have to pad it out (bicycle handle foam stuff is a great idea!)
Oh, and I plait it into her mane as she's excellent at rubbing it off on the floor as she rolls.... :D
 
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Yes used them and have them . They are really good and don't rub but the base will gradually wear a bigger hole so be prepared to buy one each spring> Would recommend them though specially with little muzzles like welsh A
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This. I buy a new one every year.

Our pony will get the bucket type muzzles off but doesn't seem that bothered by the Dinky. I think it must be a lot more comfortable for her.
 
My mini has her Dinky one on daily for at least 12 hours, before going into the bare paddock overnight.
Only had 1 rub and that was in the 1st 2 weeks of wearing one - 3 years ago. I did cut a V in the 1st one to help, but she hasn't needed that from around week 3 :)
Generally I get a new one at the end of each summer, ready to use in the spring. No complaints about them at all :)
 
I wouldn't mind getting one a year, but it was looking like one every month or two hence the change!
 
muckypony said:
Brill thank you guys.

Mister Ted - which one do you use instead?

MotherOfChickens - do you think they're no good for being crooked, or they don't restrict grazing enough once they've worked it out? Have you ever worked in a horse the has had one and found it to be sore? Definitely don't want then having sore necks!!
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I have used the Roma which I find excellent.Of course it is a matter of trial and error with grazing muzzles and everyone has their favourite.Always good idea to get two for the season as one is sure to get lost or damaged.
 
I got an awesome muzzle on ebay, made by HY and its xs, fits my 31 inch mini like a glove! I have him out with it on during the day and then take it off at night so that it doesn't rub! he was going in at night for the first few weeks but now his small patch is short enough he can graze on it over night without too much fear!!
 
I love the dinky for how comfy it seems for him, but it lasts about a month before he has broken through the webbing. The fluffy shires one lasts longer before he chews through the bottom.
Destructive little bigger! :)
 
Although I like the dinky one I've just bought the new shires deluxe ones on eBay. I like the new design with the cut back bit under the chin and the fluffy!! Hopefully they work although I'm not looking forwards to putting them on!
 
I like the dinky one- its not hot or heavy like rubber, and it doesn't restrict his breathing plus it doesn't rub his delicate pink nose.
 
Apologies for resurrecting an old thread but have just bought a Dinky muzzle for my mini and thinking I may have to cut a little out to help him get the idea-will order another for afterwards. Really dim question but can you remember where you cut the v Fuzzy Furry? Tried it on him for the first time yesterday and felt terrible as he hadn't a clue what to do,although I poked grass through to try to show him. I my had it on for approx five mins and will try again today. Any advice very much appreciated :)
 
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I cut a rectangular square in the bottom of Frank's and sealed it with a lighter again. It didn't last that long but long enough for him to learn and get another one (and has been used to train others). IIRC TFF cut a v into the thick bottom bit from the outside in. As it was he chewed through that pretty quick too so has had to upgrade to a shires deluxe.
 
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