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Post by ladyndibs on Jan 19, 2013 8:20:29 GMT 1
As the title, has everyone been able to get enough food, water etc. on site and actually been able to get there?
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Post by ukshowjumper on Jan 19, 2013 8:45:51 GMT 1
I've been ok so far but today will be the test. Going to attempts to get there and if I can't a friend is taking me up tonight in her 4x4.
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Post by cheekychops on Jan 19, 2013 10:37:35 GMT 1
Wasn't able to get up there yesterday but YO made sure everyone had hay and water. Going to give it a try today - wish me luck!
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Post by KoLaTo on Jan 19, 2013 10:59:32 GMT 1
Luckily mine are in walking distance so never a problem getting to them, i don't mind the snow at all apart from getting to work is a pain as the roads are useless round me. Kettle to defrost the tap, hot water from home for the pony that won't drink in this weather, plenty of forage and they are fine and dandy.
Car got out today fine despite my reservations last night as i curveballed into the kerb and left it there - LOL!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2013 11:04:17 GMT 1
All the main roads are clear enough to get to and village is driveable with caution so everyone seems to be able to get to the yard, although YO has said that its a case of everyone help each other in the way of haynet filling etc, we have automatic water system for drinkking in the stables and thats still working, we can turn out in the schools and we can walk them down the drive (good mile down and back again) if anyone can't get there then everyone will rally round and sort horses anyway..........................feel sorry for those who have got loads of the white stuff, we seem to have escaped the worst of the predictions
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Post by highlanderpony2002 on Jan 19, 2013 15:04:29 GMT 1
Roads all clear here so got easily the lane up to the field is a bit icy but we took water and feeds the ponies are not drinking much though must be eating snow while they are digging for grass. My concern is that the feeds and forage only lasts them about 2 hours so it seems a long time in between feeding they are out 24/7 and fed once a day as they are too far away to go more often. They are digging for the grass though
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Post by misty on Jan 19, 2013 15:06:03 GMT 1
There's a lot of snow in Norfolk and I do feel for thoses who have to try and get to yards and fields. Ours are in the back garden and I have an outside water tap, lights in fact it must be luxury. So take care all of you who have to travel.
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Post by nich on Jan 19, 2013 15:17:46 GMT 1
If necessary we could walk to the yard, but usually another livery with a 4x4 takes us. We clear the troughs and hay the fields twice a day, plus feed ours. Get a bit fed up of other liveries assuming we will always do it, there is at least one other in walking distance, but there are people who don't get DIY means do it yourself!
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Post by arabiangem on Jan 19, 2013 18:38:48 GMT 1
We don't have any left thank goodness! But I have a 4x4 that laughs in the face of snow, East Devon council did a really great job of keeping the roads clear, and ample hay. So no probs really.
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Post by BJMM on Jan 19, 2013 18:55:12 GMT 1
You have NO SNOW?? You are lucky, we got a fair bit last night. Roads are clear and we have plenty of forage in. The water supply is frozen, so I have brought some containers home to fill for tomorrow.
The horses are all happy though ;D they enjoyed their porridge this morning, with warm water and veggie peelings! ;D ;D
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Post by bertie666 on Jan 19, 2013 19:42:25 GMT 1
FED UP about sums my feelings up - and Whins if her grumpy face is anything to go by! Tomorrow Im going to see bout a blowtorch to deice the tap as ive been hauling water up and down for a week and am exhausted. Also de icing car at 4am to get to work is really not funny, nor is having wet cold hands milking etc etc Booohooohooo  |
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Post by Lulu on Jan 19, 2013 20:05:28 GMT 1
Having huge problems with water supply in the field as pipes frozen solid underground at the water troughs. AM having to cart warm water from my bathroom upstairs to my Land-Rover in huge water containers so I can water my lot daily. I had a 4ft round hay bale put in on Tuesday and also left 4 huge shires haynets tied up in case they wouldn't share the round bale nicely, so there is always hay to eat somewhere. Have not had any problems with access, although lots of beughbor's cars refused to start this week and I've had to give them all a jump start with my Landy !
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Post by arabiangem on Jan 19, 2013 21:33:32 GMT 1
A cm or two on the tops of the hills and commons but that's it. The fields are all completely clear. We had a lovely ride out today - usual story of mud, and a sprinkling of snow at the top of Aylesbeare and Hawkerland commons but we have got off very lightly indeed! |
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Post by ladyndibs on Jan 19, 2013 21:34:57 GMT 1
A cm or two on the tops of the hills and commons but that's it. The fields are all completely clear. We had a lovely ride out today - usual story of mud, and a sprinkling of snow at the top of Aylesbeare and Hawkerland commons but we have got off very lightly indeed! Lucky Marjorie, oh and Arabiangem of course ;D |
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Post by Amanda Seater on Jan 19, 2013 22:00:23 GMT 1
Well I live on site but all our taps are frozen solid. With 14 on site at present this could be a real nightmare but I have a frost free standpipe and it has been an absolute saviour. We can attach a hose to it too. www.frostfreesolutions.co.uk. the best spent £139 for quiet some while! easy to install too! |
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