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Post by alivetnurse on Feb 20, 2008 22:27:44 GMT 1
Hi there I just wanted to know what people think is the best thing to do with a new rescue horse when she comes over. Because there is not much grass this time of year is it best to put her straight into a stable when she arrives and then turn her out in a small section for a few hours in the afternoon until quarentine time over then she can go out 24/7. just worried as so cold and grass-less she is going to be standing out on her own with no grass feeling miserable. What did other people do? She is a french trotter so may have been stabled before so hoping it won't be too stressful. x
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Post by melissa on Feb 20, 2008 22:53:00 GMT 1
hi, do you know what time she is getting to you?
i would say put her out for a bit - she will need to stretch her legs after the journey - stick some hay out for her. are there any horses that she can see?
i put my boy straight out.
i look forward to hearing all about her and seeing some pics!
good luck, hope all goes well.xx
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Post by shelley2 on Feb 20, 2008 22:55:47 GMT 1
i would leave all options open to you as they are (sadly) not always quite as listed! i rescued a 15mth old handled 13hh colt who turned out to be an unhandled 14.2hh! obviously if she is a trotter then she will have been in before so not so bad for her.i let my boy live out until he was happier with human contact as i was working on a theory of, if you take the option of flight away then the horse may feel threatened and we all know what happens then? its also not a bad thing for her to be on her own till she gets to know you and you do some ground work with her. expect nothing of her and then anything more that you get is a bonus.well done for rescuing who are you using to get her home and what is her name?
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Post by melissa on Feb 20, 2008 23:07:13 GMT 1
very good point shelley2!
at least you have the option of both...
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Post by iwillbuy on Feb 20, 2008 23:34:23 GMT 1
i would probably have a rug ready aswell it is the trotters that tend to come over with some weight loss p.s good luck and keep us updater
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Post by alivetnurse on Feb 21, 2008 20:51:06 GMT 1
Thanks everyone, I will see how she is when she arrives and be led by her. I will have a paddock ready next to my other guys but will double fence so she can't get too close. Am still waiting to hear when she is coming over, pressume they have to fill the lorry. Every day that goes past is closer to warmer grass growing weather so thats a good thing!! Very excited and scared as well as really don't know what to expect!! Will probably try and have her in overnight after she has been wormed so I can check her poos but will leave it a few days to give her chance to chill.Will keep you updated.
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Post by iwillbuy on Feb 21, 2008 21:31:29 GMT 1
i did that i had a paddock with a 6 ft gap perimetre so my other horses could see the frenchie but not touch i did this for 3 weeks and i think it also made the introduction a lot easier don,t worry we have all been there in fact i forget how nerve wracking it was but i think most of them have settled in really well and the trotters have been well handled usually
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Post by alivetnurse on Feb 21, 2008 21:38:12 GMT 1
Thats what I am hoping that she has had a lot of handling. What are the chances of nasty hitch hikers ie lice!! Is it quite common for them to come over with them?? Also does anyone know which port the lorry come in is it Dover, or does it vary!!
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Post by iwillbuy on Feb 21, 2008 21:43:26 GMT 1
oooh i think it depends on what farm they come from for the creepy crawlies jupiter had nothing no lice, or worms some do come over with crab flies which you have to catch and squish gross but lice wise i don,t think many had them i would advise a full vet check and i also had mine tested for strangles be warned the transporters don,t get that there is an anxious new owner waiting so communication can be sporadic but when it does happen it is pretty quick i think most come in from dover pm me if you need anymore info ;D
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Post by debutante on Feb 21, 2008 21:53:38 GMT 1
yeah i would say most have them have been fine in the way of fetching anything over with them all i have heard of is the crab flies which i hope you dont get! and worms mainly. i hope all goes well and she is with you soon cant wait for pics etc
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Post by alivetnurse on Feb 21, 2008 22:12:52 GMT 1
Crab flies have a nasty feeling those are the horrible flies we get on pidgeons at the surgery. They are horrible, fly off the birds then if they land on your head they run around your scalp almost like a spider!! There is always a mass exit of staff from the building when sickly pidgeons appear and they all start leaving the bird. they are vile!!! Will keep everyone updated she can be seen on the freewebs site she is the black mare at the end called rachael de naulne. Think will changer her name to Arwen as she was a dark haired beauty and in my eyes she looks lovely!! Think slightly roman nosed but if you look closely at another photo on a french site she looks like she has 2 marks accross her nose so not sure if they are wounds or just dirt etc. She will be insured the moment she hits uk soil and one of our vets is coming out to give her a once over as soon as she arrives then will get my special vet from Liphook to give her a really good check over!
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Post by shelley2 on Feb 21, 2008 23:44:34 GMT 1
ah cant wait to see her pic.i dont think hosts should be too much of a problem this time of year as its cold at night. fingers crossed for you? the waiting seems never ending but it will be worth it,who is bringing her over?
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Post by sarahfox on Feb 22, 2008 0:27:27 GMT 1
Echo all the advice given Ali,be prepared for whatever she needs,both the trotters that we had ( Tias were her for several weeks until they were fit to travel on) were very underweight,so that could be a consideration.Some of the horses were terrified and virtually wild,but the trotters were pretty good,just scared initially.If you are a vet nurse and have vets on hand Im sure you will be fine.Looking forward to updates and pics please! ETA,If atall possible turn them out into a small area that they could be herded back in from,some have been uncatchable and if you dont start off in a small area it could be very difficult!
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Post by alivetnurse on Feb 22, 2008 8:34:57 GMT 1
All I know is the transporters name is Robert. Not sure if that rings any bells with anyone? Think I will def fence off small section until she is relaxed and sees me as friend not foe!
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Post by iwillbuy on Feb 22, 2008 8:41:21 GMT 1
i think he brought over a couple of people,s horses i am sure he has just brought over a ladies 2 mares and foals and she was quite happy i will pm her and see what happened re-contact wise
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