There are so many strong opinions about grazing muzzles, and I’ll be honest — I was never completely comfortable with the idea either. That changed last year when Suzie was diagnosed with EMS. She’s never been a greedy pony, and she actually copes well being stabled when she has to, but she’s also eighteen now and movement is so important for her. At this time of year, trying to balance turnout with keeping grass sugars under control becomes incredibly difficult. For Suzie, it really is a matter of life or...
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The flies are out in force already, and they always seem to make a beeline for the greys. Lux is definitely their favourite target. We treated her sarcoids over the winter for this exact reason, and although they’re healing well, the flies still try their best to aggravate them. A breathable barrier cream, a bit of fly cream around the area, and a rug with full belly coverage have become part of her daily routine again. Suzie is the opposite — she suffers more with hay fever at...
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