So, mean old me put the real Dark Bay Unicorn in a GreenGuard grazing muzzle this year because he turns into a spooky-as-sin chonkmonster every spring.
We’re about 3 weeks into daily (well, nightly now that we’re on night t/o) use, and I noticed today he has what looks like a blister dead center in his chin.
Anyone else seen something similar?
they can really rub. I put duct tape on every place which came in contact w my horses face and no more rubs. But I prefer flexible filly. softer and rubs less.
^^^^ This.
You’ve probably already thought of this, but first make sure the muzzle fits correctly. The GG Equine website has some excellent videos about adjusting for correct fit. If the fit is correct watch your horse graze to determine what part of the muzzle is rubbing his chin. You can apply duct tape or check out the rub protector sticker set under “Accessories” on the GG Equine website. GG Equine’s customer service is excellent and you can contact them if these suggestions don’t help.
My guys all have pointy chins, so I got the stickers GG sells. But gorilla tape works great as well.
This never happened to my mare but it did happen to another mare in the barn. We looped a piece of fleece through the slots on the bottom of the muzzle and fastened it on the other side. Problem solved 
My guy has a pointy chin too! Will try some tape.
If you can get the flexible filly one to work, I prefer it over the greenguard for a couple of reasons - rubbing being one of them. They also allow for grooming other horses and are harder for my Houdini mare to remove. But they are very finicky on fit.
Otherwise, fleece and tape are your friends.
I’ve been whacked by a Green Guard muzzle. It hurts! I love the flexible filly muzzle.
Not to hijack, but for those who have the FF, do you have luck using it with longer grass?
Given my issues with the GG, I tried the FF back on my mare the other day. I try to keep my grass long (8" or more) and she couldn’t get anything through the hole at all. I am using the one with the smaller hole (I’ve had it in my stash for a while) so I’m wondering if the bigger hole might be needed.
She can eat the longer grass with the GG. But she has a bit of a hematoma on her chin and I’m pretty sure it’s from the buckles on the GG halter. Just padded it up more this morning.
That small hole is really small. We keep our grass between five and six inches and most do well. We did enlarge the hole for one- he just couldn’t figure out how to eat much. The others have a technique.
I’m pretty commited to the GG muzzle given what I paid for it. My trainer and barn manager have mowed his field 3x this season, in part to keep his grass at a good height for him (without peeving off his t/o pals). It’s small for three geldings, so we’re happy with the maintenance.
My guy is quite clever and our BM has reported his pivoting his snoot all over to try to eat out of the sides of the muzzle, so she’s tightened the straps. Maybe too much?
My mini uses the FF with the small hole and has no issues with tall grass or hay (he wears it year round and is on a dry lot most of the time). When he does get grass, it is tall so it definitely is possible. We definitely love this muzzle.
Thanks! I will try again with the FF then.
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