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Post by penny70 on Jan 5, 2012 14:54:06 GMT 1
Both, but if money is an issue then get the freezemark first as it's visible, followed by chip when you can afford it! Mouse is grey and native, and needed the irons held on for longer than usual to kill the hair follicles (so said the farmKey woman), but she was fab and very patient. Mouse was ok with the first 2, fidgety with the 3rd, and by the time she was doing the 4th letter he'd had enough and was bucking and kicking out at her, so I don't think it's comfortable. To be honest, for the sake of 10 mins discomfort, we have a lovely bald set of letters (HF50 - I remember it as Highland Fatty 50, him being a Highland, and rather a good doer!) on his shoulder, which I clip every month or so to keep them visible. He is also chipped...
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sazjayp
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Post by sazjayp on Jan 5, 2012 16:16:14 GMT 1
I had mine sedated for the freezemarking to make it easier for all involved - the horses were fine and we got the clipping and marking done in no time at all...with no danger of wiggly letters!
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marvin
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Post by marvin on Jan 5, 2012 16:31:24 GMT 1
mines got both freezmark visible unless someone really wants to nick the horse then they can dye the hair so chip also a good idea
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Post by booboo on Jan 5, 2012 17:03:15 GMT 1
My horse has both.
Freezemark done without any bother at all. Lady was very quick and it was done within minutes. My horse didn't really seem too bothered. Its on his shoulder for visibility.
Then had him chipped for £20 when the vet was next out doing everyone's boosters. Chip implant was only like having an injection. The form filling took longer than the implant which was seconds.
Both were easy and fairly cheap so why not do both I thought.
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Jeni
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Post by Jeni on Jan 10, 2012 16:07:42 GMT 1
Well, I have decided to go with freezemark and she is bookd in for this coming Saturday. I do hope that she behaves well and isn't too distressed by the procedure. I have paid the extra for a personal mark too as I intend to have it on the shoulder. I'll let you know how it went next week. Fingers X tho she will be fine.
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Post by Beth&Rosie on Jan 10, 2012 18:30:46 GMT 1
Quick question. Would a freezemark show up at all on a pink skinned coloured? It would have to be on a white area as all the places suitable for FM are white!
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Post by rj on Jan 11, 2012 21:01:48 GMT 1
Good luck Jeni & let us know how you got in. Do some preparation - the area will need to be clipped so make sure she's used to the sound of clippers. Then she will have to stand still while the cold irons are pressed on, so get her desensitised - press the back of a dandy brush against her shoulder for a very short while then increase. Perhaps take a pack of frozen peas wrap in a towel to get her used to cold. Then have a bucket of food on the day and all should be well!! For Beth - with pink-skinned greys, the mark will be bald and the pink skin may not be too visible from a distance & may need doing more than once. However, it will provide a unique ID should your horse ever go missing. That mark can be felt so it is still worth doing IMHO.
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