calekio
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Post by calekio on Jan 7, 2013 12:16:20 GMT 1
so due to problems I've found myself giving notice on my field. I'm going to be moving to effectively different yard (yard is split in two.. I've been on one side now moving to other side) this has given me worries with my little laminitic/cushings/ir arthritic mare may.
Currently she is doing well, loving being with the herd and comes into her stable at night.
However she'll now have to walk about 7 minutes her pace between stable and field.. Its a stony track.. But can walk on grass verge half the way.. And she is front shod.. I've been trying to get her out walking more so it might be a good thing for her...but I worry.
But other big issue is changing fields and the change of grass.. My field is muddy but she has a huge field to roam in and still a bit of grass down the bottom. Moving into a field that has been grazed down actually dont look much in there at all and mossy but going to get a months rest now.. I could actually say dont rest it... Or only rest half of it but I plan to put mine out there no fences as they run as a herd.
I'm making a discision to move that I have to.. But so worried about may and weather the change will bring on an attack.
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Post by mandal on Jan 7, 2013 17:02:03 GMT 1
I think you are going to have to play it by ear and check her closely each day, pedal pulses etc.
The walk on the verge will do her good but you'll have to see how she manages on the rough bit and I'm sure you'll let her pick her way. Do you feed yea sacc or a probiotic? Might be worth feeding one over the move.
I assume she is moving with her mates so that will reduce stress for her.
I don't know what else to suggest but send good luck and the chances are she'll be fine.
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Post by calekio on Jan 7, 2013 19:20:00 GMT 1
Yer she is moving with the whole herd, i'm also going to try and get her into the new stable a few days beforehand so she is use to walking to her stable, its not quite as far as she'll have to walk.. but would say at least half the distance she'll have to walk.. ask the new yard owners really nicely if i can do that to help and she'll also be stabled with one of her friends as she does get a bit lonely in the stables so this way she'll also have company and the stable is bigger so i can do that.
I don't feed anything like that.. and currently be differicult as she is being super super fussy over her feed and can't put any supplements in! I have to disolve her medication and syringe down her throat! However.. i could get a tube or two of propaste from the vet...?? Would this be same sort of thing..?
Theres also less grass in new field.. so thinking i'm going to have to feed hay twice a day (currently herd only get it at night.. when she is in her stable) not sure how i can soak enough hay to feed 11 ponies!! They only get about 1kg each but times that by 11.... thats a lot of hay to soak!! lol
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 11:57:58 GMT 1
If they're only resting the field as a favour to you I'd definitely ask them not to.
Yea Sacc is a type of powdered yeast, most horses and ponies will eat it out of your hand like a treat so might be worth trying that, especially if you can find someone who has a tub and will give you a handful to try her.
If it's any consolation I soaked 18kgs of hay every day for two horses all of last winter and will be doing so again after this weekend. You can get about 5kgs in a large trug.
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 12:17:43 GMT 1
well yer i think they were going to rest it as it hasn't been rested.. but putting 3 in half of it whilst they shuffle fields... Is yea sacc like brewers yeast? As she wouldn't eat that even when she was eating! lol I'm managing to get her to eat a handful of allen & page L mix now with her alfalfa pellets.. but don't want to chance her going off her feed again so think definately have to be something i can hand feed her... or mix with water in a syringe  Which she hates anyway... little bugger cantered away from me bucking the other night when she saw the syringe... well.. at least she must be feeling well! lol Really Michelle on the hay! wow.. i struggle soaking 6kgs when i have to! lol i was thinking i could give them less soaked hay.. try them say on 6 kgs between the 11 as i know some of them are going to refuse to eat soaked hay!! Someone else also said about feeling barley straw.. (or oat straw better if i can find some!!) but.. then i worry about colic! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 12:22:39 GMT 1
Yep really, two 500kg horses out 24/7 on 1.5 acres needed 9kg each per day to maintain their weight through winter. I wind it off into spring.
What is it you struggle with, lifting it out? If so I'd just split it into more nets so each one is lighter.
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Post by mandal on Jan 8, 2013 12:34:41 GMT 1
I soak 4 240L wheelie bins packed tight full everyday.  I net it once drained by hanging my net on the wheel barrow handles. Much easier to fill damp hay than dry tbh. |
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 17:02:47 GMT 1
Yup struggle with the lifting it out... I can't even lift out 3kgs!!! Lol I think I need to invest in/make a hoist!! Lol
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 17:03:06 GMT 1
Yup struggle with the lifting it out... I can't even lift out 3kgs!!! Lol I think I need to invest in/make a hoist!! Lol
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Post by sharonh on Jan 8, 2013 17:45:29 GMT 1
Would it be feasible to pick some grass from the new field for her and give it to her overnight for a while before she moves to accustom her stomach to the change? Could she not wear a muzzle whilst out if the grass is too much, I found the greenguard type to be a lifesaver for my Shetland when changing fields?
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 18:20:14 GMT 1
She has a muzzle.. both greengaurd and bucket style... but i don't think there is going to be enough grass in there for her to find something with a muzzle on... (and definately can't pick it! lol too short) i don't know how the grass is growing right now... :/ as to weather 3 weeks rest would make much/if any difference... i could make it short time for a week... so she goes out later.. comes in earlier... and hopefully soaked hay she will choose that over any grass she can find.. she does tend to to be honest... the field is a lot drier than current field as slightly up hill although the field is level so best of both.. hopefully help her arthritis as well...
I'm sure i'm worrying over nothing just soooo worried about her going backwards when she is doing quite well right now...
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Post by mandal on Jan 8, 2013 18:23:02 GMT 1
Yup struggle with the lifting it out... I can't even lift out 3kgs!!! Lol I think I need to invest in/make a hoist!! Lol Do you drain the water out first? I couldn't lift even a small net out if it was still in the water.  The muzzle is a good idea if the grass is long enough. |
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 18:26:47 GMT 1
Yup struggle with the lifting it out... I can't even lift out 3kgs!!! Lol I think I need to invest in/make a hoist!! Lol Do you drain the water out first? quote]  errrrr i do now i tip the bins over... but i didn't use to.... lol  |
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Post by mandal on Jan 8, 2013 18:51:49 GMT 1
;D Try and leave the nets where they are or nearby to drain more before lifting them. When you're a (crumbly) short a**e like me you have to work out ways round the stuff taller people find so much easier. My bins are nearly as tall as me. |
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Post by calekio on Jan 8, 2013 19:01:28 GMT 1
Haha I'm about 5'4 but falling apart with joint problems so know what you mean!! Lol
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Which she hates anyway... little bugger cantered away from me bucking the other night when she saw the syringe... well.. at least she must be feeling well! lol
I net it once drained by hanging my net on the wheel barrow handles. Much easier to fill damp hay than dry tbh.
errrrr i do now i tip the bins over... but i didn't use to.... lol 