Grrr my poor pony!!

[Mellymoo]

Went down to do the mucking out this morning, and had to rescue poor Jospants from the evil exmoor gelding! I saw him knocked to the floor twice before I could get there to rescue him and bring him in. He was so sweaty and also lame

An afternoon of pampering ensued - nice fleecy rug I borrowed from YO, rubbing down with straw and a warm towel, and a warm drink of water to persuade him to drink. He looks traumatised, my poor wee man

Just wanted to vent, feel better now. YO's mum going to have a word, and get her to move this damned pony away on its own. It has beaten up everyone at the yard, and I am fed up patching up my poor boy. Tried nicely suggesting that it goes on its own, but apparently it 'has to learn to live with other horses' (it was only gelded in March). Maybe it does, but why the hell should my boy suffer

And breathe....

[anastasia55555]

our Exie is a chicken, he runs away from all the others! I think there comes a point where you have to draw a line of 'learning to live with others ' well certain 'others' anyway! Poor Jos!

[happysnail]

Poor Jos. Be he lovely the cuddles this afternoon.

[Mellymoo]

Thanks for replying! I am off down to see him now, armed with apples. He never normally hugs me back, but today he did - poor chap :-(

[cbc]

Not good!
Whatever the exmoor's socialising problems are, they should be addressed differently, injuring your pony isnt on.
Poor Joss, he must have been badly shaken, stick to your guns, I have seen horses badly injured in cases like this.
In fairness to the exmoor pony, he needs more knowledgeable help than just being left to "learn to live with other horses"...deeper issues need sorting. This is a socialising issue not always linked to gelding.

Hope Joss recovers ok

[Lulu]

Awhh poor Jos. My Fjord is a wimp in the field and won't fight back, yet you'd think a Fjord could beat the living bells out of another horse, weight wise !! Fjords hate bullies, they're pretty easy going really and like a quiet life in the herd..

[cookie]

It took me 12 months and thousands of pounds to get my boy sound after he was kicked in the field. Stick to your guns and get the pony moved. You aren't responsible for sorting his problems out.

[Mellymoo]

When I went down tonight to check on him, his knee looked swollen. Touched it, it felt crusty. Licked my hand then rubbed the knee - BLOOD Washed his leg, but must have knocked the scab off because it proceeded to bleed down his leg . Got YO out (she's a vet - handy!) and she had a nosy. It seems to be just soft tissue damage, as his leg moves correctly and he doesn't seem to be in pain unless you prod his knee. So he is staying in tomorrow morning so we can clip and treat properly My poor, poor baby. He does seem to like the rug I borrowed for him though, and he did enjoy his apple

I told her how I think this injury occurred, and so we are going to have a shift around tomorrow I hope. My poor lad just wants an easy life! Please send him some love and healing if you can - he looks like he needs it

[anastasia55555]

Poor lad. Hope hes feeling a bit better tomorrow! some arnica in his feed might help with any brusing etc

[jennyb]

Oh no, I hope it's just a minor injury. Sometimes they can look a lot worse with fresh swelling and blood, hopefully it will look a bit better when it's all cleaned up in the morning. Definitely don't let him in the field with that pony again....

[starbuck]

Poor Jos and poor you, hugs to you both. xx

[kafee]

Ouch, poor Jos. So unnecessary too! I hope the owner/YO has got the message that that Exmoor needs to learn to socialise OVER A FENCE!!! Handy that she's a vet though.

[tikkatonks]

Poor Thing!

I know we all like the thought of horses in herds but I have a horse who sinks his teeth in and does serious damage. For everyone else's safety he goes out on his own, but next door to his mates so they can talk over the fence but they can actually escape if he starts grabbing. I am sure they could work something similar for the exmoor.

[Mellymoo]

Thanks everyone. Jos is a lot happier today, and his wound looks to be flesh only - it is not as bad as the amount of blood denoted it might be! He let me prod it today, and got it cleaned up. Swelling has also gone down a lot. The pony situation is being monitored - they were al out today when I got down, but Jos was staying out the way and it was all fairly calm. I am turning out tomorrow, so will put him in with his TB mate instead.

[sandy]

Sorry to hear Jos was injured. Hope he heals really quick and tomorrows turnout goes well. x