Description
If your horse is a master escape artist – the kind that removes a standard muzzle within the first ten minutes of turnout – the Best Friend Have-a-Heart Grazing Muzzle was designed specifically for them.
The Have-a-Heart features a distinctive ergonomic heart-shaped base that changes the geometry of the muzzle, making it significantly harder for horses to lever off or dislodge. Combined with breathable mesh construction and a five-point adjustable breakaway halter, it provides a more secure fit than the standard Deluxe model while remaining humane and comfortable for extended wear.
Like all Best Friend grazing muzzles, the Have-a-Heart limits pasture intake without restricting water – the small opening allows normal drinking while significantly reducing the volume of grass consumed per hour. For New Zealand horses turned out on spring and summer pasture, this is the critical balance: your horse can still graze naturally, socialise with the herd, and move freely, but without the overconsumption that leads to obesity, laminitis, and founder.
Equine vets across New Zealand recommend grazing muzzles as the most practical and humane approach to pasture management for good doers. Stabling or tape fences work, but they isolate your horse from the herd and restrict natural movement. A well-fitted muzzle keeps your horse outdoors, social, and safe.
The Have-a-Heart’s padded noseband and lightweight construction reduce the risk of rubs during long daily wear. The included breakaway buckle means if the muzzle catches on a post or fence rail, it releases safely rather than trapping your horse. An optional Fleece Nose Piece (sold separately) adds further comfort for horses in continuous use.
Available ex-stock New Zealand – order today for fast delivery anywhere in the country.
Features:
- Limits grazing, not drinking
- Ergonomic heart-shaped base – harder for horses to escape
- Breathable mesh construction
- Built-in halter with breakaway buckle for safety
- Extra breakaway buckle supplied
- 5-point adjustable breakaway halter system
- Padded noseband
- Lightweight nylon/rubber construction
- Resistant to rot and mildew
Optional: Fleece Nose Piece for added comfort, sold separately.
For other muzzle options: Deluxe Grazing Muzzle (with breakaway halter) | Standard Grazing Muzzle (attaches to existing halter)
