Grazing Muzzles - another question

[MrsMozart]

We've started using a grazing muzzle on Little Cob (moved yards and too much grass, though LL is doing okay on it ).

He's had it on 24/7, other than ten minutes or so whilst we do feet, etc., for the last few days. He's a fat, very hairy cob (must bib clip at least).

I went up today and it was quite warm and sweaty in the muzzle, so I've taken it off and I think I'll leave it off for the next few days, at least until the temp drops a bit on Sunday.

What does everyone else do with muzzles when it's this hot?

 

[claireandnadia]

Stays on apart from half hour when he comes in for a little feed and groom.

 

[MrsMozart]

Hm. I'm probably being too soft...

 

[highlandponygirl]

What kind of grazing muzzle do you use? I can imagine the plasticy ones getting a bit sweaty, but they fabric type ones tend not to have that problem imo.

 

[MrsMozart]

The plastic type.

Good point.

I'll get a fabric one tomorrow

 

[Rose Folly]

We've stopped using muzzles (any muzzles). We only used the fabric ones, they still got very clammy and uncomfortable, and despite very careful fitting both horses ended up with sores. we're now strip grazing.