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Post by highlanderpony2002 on Feb 5, 2008 0:27:56 GMT 1
If your fields are exposed and you need to divide them zig zag the electric fence as when the wind blows it doesn't blow over
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Post by Chestnutmare on Feb 5, 2008 23:51:03 GMT 1
If you can touch your stable floor with a fork your bed ain't deep enough.
Always carry a hoof pick and baler twine in your pocket you never know when it's needed.
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Post by horseman on Feb 7, 2008 12:23:36 GMT 1
well i think ive come across a breakthrough my horse USED to kick her stable walls to the point of leg going through wall!
Tried various options more hay, treat balls , the turnout was all day anyway btw sooooo i thought why would a horse kick in the stable ?
boredom stress or the surface ? soo changed from straw bed to Hemp hey presto its stopped almost imediately soo maybe it has to do with a more comfortable bed and less restrictive on the legs when walking .
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Post by Tim M on Feb 9, 2008 20:45:14 GMT 1
A couple of practical ones: 1. When introducing long lines, place a 'Quick Clip' safety release tie between the ring on the dually and the long line itself. If your horse then has a major panic about the killer snakes and bolts (or if you get all confused and tangled) if they then stand on the lines they will release without turning a scary situation into a terrifying one 2. Read EVERY one of the articles on this site www.safergrass.org/articles/index.html you will never look at grass the same way (you may even go out and dig it all up ;D)
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Post by ms on Feb 10, 2008 21:31:22 GMT 1
When useing hydrogen peroxide, decant it into one of the plastic applicator bottles you get with home hair dye kits. They have small, pointy nozzles so you can get it into all the nooks and crannies without waste,are plastic so theres no danger of them smashing, don't spill much if they're knocked over, and when you've finished they usually have a clip on lid so you can save whatever you haven't used .
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Post by cuffey on Feb 15, 2008 17:12:54 GMT 1
To make it harder for X surcingles on rugs to come undone in the field, stretch lamb castration rubbers over the T. My Mark Todd came with black rubbers on but they are not as hard wearing as the lamb rings
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Post by anonnymouse on Feb 20, 2008 21:34:22 GMT 1
I always have some antiseptic spray with me wherever the horses go: I get it from the vet, it is a green spray (rather than purple), it has antibiotic in it and it is meant for sheep foot rot.
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Post by misty on Feb 20, 2008 22:37:52 GMT 1
My daughter gave me some disposable face masks from her work. They are excellent for grooming muddy/dusty horses. You can just keep grooming, no need to stop and go and get some fresh air. You can buy a pack for 99p and you can use they lots more than once.
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Post by js on Feb 21, 2008 11:58:21 GMT 1
When picking out feet - do it with a bucket just behind the leg to catch all the mud, that way you don't have to sweep the yard (again!) when you're finished.
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Post by erniehorse on Feb 21, 2008 17:24:08 GMT 1
I wish I'd read sooner about not snogging the boy whilst wearing lipgloss - I've been spitting hair all day! ;D
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Post by iceberg on Feb 22, 2008 10:44:33 GMT 1
I wish I'd read sooner about not snogging the boy whilst wearing lipgloss - I've been spitting hair all day! ;D ;D ;D That will teach you to try and be girly - wearing lip gloss!
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Post by palominomare on Feb 22, 2008 22:01:12 GMT 1
Cetan, I never knew that? is that true? How did you come across this tip? yep it sure is! i however yawn when i'm anxious - if i tense then so does my horse so by yawning you relax your muscles (not sure of the science of it though!)
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Post by amarche on Feb 25, 2008 16:41:57 GMT 1
adding onto being around nervous horses
in a stressful or highly charged situation - walk away (obviously ensuring horse is in safe environment)
predators dont walk away
i've found this really useful when starting to work with young nervy horses - when I move away that's when they relax and the 'learning' starts to happen
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Post by Roz on Feb 25, 2008 17:44:30 GMT 1
Never think there is a set amount of times you need to get your saddle check fitted, always take into account changing seasons, weather, work, grass growth etc and learn what a decent fitting saddle looks like!
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Post by melissa1787 on Mar 2, 2008 20:39:56 GMT 1
When washing mains and tails put a small amount of baby oil in shampoo to help with tangles.
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