Horse Muzzles

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Grazing muzzles let good-doers and laminitis-prone horses live out with the herd while taking in far less grass — the design allows trickle eating and drinking through a hole in the base rather than stopping grazing altogether. The choices that matter are size and fit (room for the jaw to move, nothing rubbing), comfort features like fleece or padded linings for longer daily wear, and the style of muzzle — from simple rubber-based designs to lightweight flexible baskets. Just Horse Riders stocks grazing muzzles and spares from brands including Shires, Hy Equestrian and ThinLine, from around £9. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Grazing muzzle advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed July 2026. In a hurry? The Shires Deluxe Comfort Grazing Muzzle (from £20.70) is a safe default for most horses and ponies — padded where it touches the nose and chin, cut back under the jaw, with field-safe fastenings and five sizes from Small Pony to X-Full. Choosing a grazing muzzle Choice What it means Standard rubber-base muzzle Nylon straps with a tough rubber base and a hole underneath — grass comes through slowly so the horse trickle-feeds instead of gorging. The everyday, budget-friendly choice. Padded comfort designs Fleece or comfort padding where the muzzle touches the nose, chin and poll. Worth the small extra cost if the muzzle will be worn for several hours a day. Lightweight flexible muzzles Soft, flexible material that moves with the jaw and weighs less on the head — designs like the ThinLine Flexible Filly and Shires Flexi Grazer suit horses that resent a rigid muzzle. Trickle-grazing baskets Open basket designs such as the vet co-designed Shires Greenguard give plenty of airflow and unrestricted drinking; they attach to a matching headcollar, sold separately. Size and fit Sizes typically run from Small Pony up to X-Full. The muzzle should stay put without pressing on the face