Soft, flexible, comfortable and effective this ThinLine Grazing Muzzle is a safe option for those who need to restrict grazing or slow feeding rates down. Designed to attach to the ThinLine Breakaway Headcollar, Breakaway headcollar or a traditional headcollar, this open system allows for maximum airflow while limiting grazing and slowing speedy eaters. The soft material helps to keep teeth and equine lips free from hard surfaces. It is flexibility reduces the risk of horses getting "hung up" on anything. It is rated to break before a leather headcollar. The ThinLine Grazing Muzzle is attached to the headcollar by low-profile zip ties and is designed to allow horses to live a normal herd life while in a muzzle by allowing behaviours such as wither scratching, easy drinking from buckets or throughs and can help horses feel less restricted than a traditional muzzle. Made from resin synthetically created to produce a polymer. This gives it a high tensile strength (+700 psi). The muzzle has as well a tear strength of +550 ibf/in. It complies with FDA requirements for food safety. This model has a 2.5cm hole in the base this is suitable for horses and ponies which need very restricted grazing, usually those with laminitis concerns or metabolic issues. It is recommended that a well-fitting breakaway turnout headcollar is used with the muzzle. Veterinarian recommendations for safe grazing in a grazing muzzle for Horses is a 3.5 to 4 cm grazing hole for 24/7, full-time grazing. For more information about fitting check out our Thinline size and fitting tips guides.
