Testing an anti-grazing muzzle from 'Munch-N-Done' with Henry the greedy horse

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2 жыл бұрын

Munch-N-Done is a little company in the U.S. which specialises in designing and making muzzles for horses to stop them grazing during rides. When I was looking for a muzzle that would be easy to put on, light-weight and fit over a riding bridle, I approached Munch-N-Done, and they offered to let me test their muzzle - thank you!
It definitely does its job - it took very little for Henry to get used to the unusual thing on his nose - he can still breathe as normal, and it doesn't hinder him in any other way than not be able to put food into his mouth. The velcro fastening straps are extra long, so once the neccessary length is established, the ends could just be cut off to make it look neater.
All in all, thumbs up and well done to Munch-N-Done, we surely will use this muzzle on our rides out into the fields!
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@saraburke4795 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they make a size for people? I could use one as I want to munch every time I walk through my kitchen!

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that'd be a great idea, will run it past the munch-n-done people ;)

@raraavis7782 2 жыл бұрын

I'd buy one for sure 🤣

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

😂😆😂😆 sign me up!

@heronimousbrapson863 Жыл бұрын

The horse equivalent of hiding the biscuit tin.

@raraavis7782 2 жыл бұрын

That's one determined (and strong) horse! I can only imagine, how frustrating it must be, trying to fight with him over that issue. Glad, he adjusted to the muzzle so quickly. Looks like a neat and comfortable solution for both horse and rider.

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

No point trying to fight with Henry, he has the upper hand in terms of neck muscle strength, definitely!

@tomtruesdale6901 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Henry adjusted to the muzzle. He looks like he could be a handful if he wanted to be one.

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Henry knows what he wants, but he can also be the most patient relaxed gentleman when there is no food involved!

@angelkotilainen 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, I'll pass the website on to my local riding school. They do hacking and unfortunately some of the horses have learnt to grab at garden plants as they pass! They go through a narrow village to the green to canter. Unfortunately the horses can tell when someone inexperienced is riding them, and they take full advantage! it got so bad in the summer that one of the horses ate someone's rose bush before it could be urged to move on, and another time an ambulance had to stop and the driver get out to help! Fortunately wasn't on an emergency and was good natured about the horse blocking the lane to eat shrubbery! They will be delighted to find this simple solution. Horses are so strong.

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Oh how funny, thanks for sharing those stories! I see that with children who come here to ride - I might convince the horse that I want to ride without snack stops but the horses know too well that the children are often not experienced or determined enough! Hoewever nice and gentle my horses are, when it comes to food, they can be so inconsiderate!!!

@angelkotilainen 2 жыл бұрын

@@WayOutWestx2 Same! You're so welcome! They just know, don't they! So funny! :D And yes good as gold with no food around to tempt them!

@cprgreaves 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with Sara on this one. Also need a set of blinkers to avoid all the stew/soup/cake videos on this channel (grin)

@noreenesposito8885 Жыл бұрын

This video gave me hope that trail riding with a sturdy, grazing-focused, assertive horse could be less of a battle and more fun. It also helped me understand what to expect when the horse first has the Munch-N-Done on. I enjoyed the voice over. I have a mustang who came to me with the assumption that the purpose of trail riding, at walk and trot, was so that he could sample grass along the way. Not just an occasional reaching down when standing still, he would abruptly stop from a trot and start to graze if the grass looked especially good. I found that I was never able to use a soft rein when on trail because he would grab the reins from my hands and graze. I ended up needing the 'deep muzzle" version which is what it looks like Henry has. thank you for this video, it is very helpful.

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know much about horses and their needs etc. But that doesn't mean that it isn't all very interesting. I like learning about their behaviors and their likes and dislikes. It looks like Much and Done® know what they're doing. It looks like they know horses. I wonder if Donkeys behave the same way? Well it goes without saying that I really enjoyed this episode Sandra!

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Donkeys are just the same, even worse maybe!!! If I turn my back to Nell our therapy donkey in a nursing home, she walks over to the window sill and starts eating the house plants!!!

@tracybowling1156 2 жыл бұрын

@@WayOutWestx2 😆😂🤣 Ah! That's so funny!

@zorrorides1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi again friends (I helped you a little in the accoustics of a guitar box) glad to see you and your animals are getting along. Just wanted to give hats off to the Irish fishermen. God bless them and their righteous hard heads. Wish you well and will email you soon. (The USA Kellys)

@cesib7544 2 жыл бұрын

it looks like henry’s wearing a face mask🤣🤣

@makingitthrough190 2 жыл бұрын

I love learning about solutions to problems I didn’t know existed! There’s always something new to learn.

@eckosters 2 жыл бұрын

I once was on a 3-day ride with a woman who had taught her horse not to graze when wearing his bridle. So when we had breaks, she had to take the bridle off and put a halter on, otherwise he wouldn’t eat. These look very comfy for the horse!

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool trick to teach a horse. Only that mine are of a certain personality that would remember and co-oprate for about a minute, or whilst I'd keep reminding them and praising them, and then they'd just put their heads down anyways!

@568843daw 10 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation and content. Thank you.

@pchaynes 2 жыл бұрын

Can he drink with this on? Interesting solution. That is one advantage to riding western, you can hook the reins over the horn and they simply cannot get their head down.

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he can, it is not very tight and he would be able to slurp water no problem.

@moskitostich Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! My riding-kids are having the same problems with the horses on the gras riding arena and I was wracking my brain what to do about it, because the horses know they are stronger and it gets very frustrating for the kids. Thank you!

@briquetaverne 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they have something similar for rabbits... but for the other end?

@realamerican6101 2 жыл бұрын

There a time for eating and a time for riding .

@tandemcompound2 2 жыл бұрын

grass--the cure for high petrol prices

@arjenhillenius1917 2 жыл бұрын

Well, Henry didn't look too happy at first. But I think he'll learn fast the difference between riding- and eating time. :)

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

He'll be fine! Not having the option to eat will keep his mind on enjoying his time with me more hopefully!

@rutgerw. 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you will soon get him to the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs now ;-p Not sure what that would be for a horse?

@josefinefredell6231 Жыл бұрын

The horses feels prisoned

@nonoyorbusness 2 жыл бұрын

Poor Henry looks like he's been watching doris.

@sevenseconds8652 2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha poor bastard, he just wants to eat his grass 🤣 Enjoy your ride! ☺️

@What..a..shambles 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@adriennebogan9401 2 жыл бұрын

You could try an anti grazing rein , just a bit of rope or strap that stops him reaching down, google for a picture. It might be a lot easier for both of you.

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, but I actually have tried a variety of different reins and contraptions and was amazed at the enormous strength in Henry's neck and shoulders - no bother for him to break various attachments to just get to those few blades of grass. That's why I arrived at the muzzle....

@sevenseconds8652 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it dangerous to prevent the horse to put its head down? In case he stumbles he needs to move its head for balance..

@WayOutWestx2 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are quite right. That's the problem with those anti-grazing reins, that they wont allow the horse to stretch his neck fully ever - like you say, quite dangerous when they need to use their head to catch their balance.