March 2003

Muzzle Your 'Best Friend'

A fat horse is not a healthy horse. In fact, he's at risk, and the kindest thing you can do may be to restrict his grazing.

The Best Friend halter-style muzzle is our top choice.

Many of us have loved and lamented an overweight horse. He's the one who is always first in line at dinnertime begging us - deep brown eyes shining - to dump in just a little more grain. And sometimes we give in.

But throwing in more feed is not the way to show our love. Excessive weight is dangerous for our horse's health, just as it is for ours. We know it contributes to joint ills, breathing problems and sometimes founder. …