Muzzle Sizing
What Size Grazing Muzzle Should I Get for My Horse?
The best way to determine the size GreenGuard muzzle your horse or mini will need is to get two measurements. First is your horse's nose circumference. That's the total distance around your horse's muzzle from the tip of the chin to the top of the nostril. Second is your horse's bit size. That's the distance from the outside of one corner of their mouth to the outside of the other, plus half an inch.
Once you have those two measurements, consult the chart above. Note that GreenGuard muzzles fit much larger than traditional grazing muzzles. That is so that their mouths can move freely inside the basket when they eat. If your horse is between sizes, we recommend getting the larger size up. If the muzzle is too small, it may rub.
The video tutorial above is our most complete walkthrough guide to date. It will give you all the information you need, in detail, on how to get the best size for your horse the first time! If you have any questions at all, please contact customer support at support@gg-equine.com
CAUTION: Horse and Pony sizes may not fit in some types of automatic waterers if the diameter is less than 11 inches. Make sure the muzzle will fit in your horse's water source before ordering. See our article Automatic Waterers and Your Greenguard Muzzle or click here for a quick reference table of compatible waterers.
Muzzle Dimensions
The chart below shows the physical dimensions of all sizes of GreenGuard Grazing Muzzles. For readability, they are written out below.
Size 3 (Mini) muzzle physical dimensions
Height: 3.5 inches (8.89 centimeters)
Side to Side at Base (5 slots on each side): 4.25 inches (10.795 centimeters)
Side to Side at Top (where straps connect): 5 inches (12.7 centimeters)
Back to Front at Base (closest to mouth): 4.5 inches (11.43 centimeters)
Back to Front at Top (3 slots on each side): 5.75 inches (14.6 centimeters)
Size 4 (Pony) muzzle physical dimensions
Height: 5 inches (12.7 centimeters)
Side to Side at Base (5 slots on each side): 5.25 inches (13.335 centimeters)
Side to Side at Top (where straps connect): 7.5 inches (19.05 centimeters)
Back to Front at Base (closest to mouth): 5.5 inches (13.97 centimeters)
Back to Front at Top (3 slots on each side): 8.25 inches (20.955 centimeters)
Size 5 (Horse) muzzle physical dimensions
Height: 6 inches (15.24 centimeters)
Side to Side at Base (5 slots on each side): 6 inches (15.24 centimeters)
Side to Side at Top (where straps connect): 8.5 inches (21.59 centimeters)
Back to Front at Base (closest to mouth): 6.25 inches (15.875 centimeters)
Back to Front at Top (3 slots on each side): 10 inches (25.4 centimeters)
Further Questions
Have any lingering questions or doubts about sizes, sizing, or dimensions of GreenGuard Grazing Muzzles? Feel free to send us a note at support@gg-equine.com.
