I'm sure every situation is different, but I also have a Welsh pony that has foundered and have dealt with flair ups and grazing issues. For nearly a year now my pony has had free pasture access with my horses and is happy again. She is able to have this free access because she wears a grazing muzzle at all times. It works. Before the muzzle I had to separate her in a grass free area and feed hay only. Now she forages with the herd and is no longer stressed from being isolated. ** We did use a jig saw to make the grazing hole just a tad bigger since the quarter size opening was a little too small and she was really upset. It's all good now and she's a happy girl and has not had any more episodes.

Where are you from? North Carolina Outer Banks

How did you locate this forum? Yahoo search for low starch feeds

Hi Gigi!

Thanks for sharing your excellent results with the grazing muzzle. For many horses, the muzzle is stressful, which would defeat the purpose (since stress causes weight gain). But, if the hole is large enough, it satifies their need to graze and slows down their intake just enough to help with overconsumption of sugar-rich grasses.

I've had excellent success with the Deluxe Grazing Muzzle since it is the most humane one I've found.

But, in general, if a grazing muzzle does not cause stress, it can be worth using. If a horse is not happy with it, however, it's best to avoid the muzzle.

Keep up the fine work!

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO