fly rugs and gazing muzzles

[scoobydoo1]

Hi just wondered what the general view about grazing muzzles is...? good or bad?
Also what cheapish but effective fly rugs people are using?

 

[vallin]

I use the shires grazing muzzle and it works wonderfully. My horse has it on for between 6 to 8 hours a day and it definitely makes a difference.

 

[christi]

i bought the amigo mio fly rug a couple of months ago its fantastic and only £25.00.

i bought a shires muzzle and it rubbed my horses face realy bad and shed only had it on 3 days.

i bought a greenguard grazing muzzle last week and i have to say its well worth the money, no rubbing at all .

 

[ibot]

here in east yorks my tack shop has sale on and they have fly rugs for £25. not tried it yet but will on thursday.
looks grand

 

[sugarlump121]

I brought both my boyy a weatherbeeta meh combo each and both slipped back and rubbed so then I brought both an Amigo Bug rug but my youngsters was torn in about 8 places in 3 days (due to the others pulling it... however the weatherbeea 1 didnt even fray) and rubbed his chest and my other horse has rubs from it within 7 days and also the straps are coming off, not impressed, especially as he is really easy on his rugs so its made badly!
I have since brought my young horse a derby house one which fits fab, but he's not had chance to wear it yet as I waiting for the sores from the other rugs to heal!

 

[eoe]

I have the greenguard grazing muzzle, wouldn't use anything else it doesn't rub and it works really well with my big horse and he also has a Derby House Tego Fly Rug with mask as he hates the heat and it keeps him really cool.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I have used greenguard muzzles on mine for years, they are fitted correctly, there is no rubbing & my horses are in great condition & can stay out at grass all day without putting on masses of weight or the risk of laminitis.

Some muzzles can rub, any ill fitting tack can..... so fit the things correctly!
As you can see I think muzzles are really good & do a great job. The main issues with muzzles are horse owners who have strange idea thinking they are cruel

& would rather risk their horse/pony becoming overweight or laminitic?