[Ag-eq] horse training

[michelle]

Nela, this might be a silly question but even if they releave in the same spot, my minis have such small bowel movements that really they are harder to find. Oh wow, sorry, I know that is too much info but any tips? I usually have someone clean out there shelter since they mess on the butedding and that's just awkward to find.

Michelle


On Oct 3, 2012, at 5:00 PM, nfoster at extremezone.com wrote:

> 
> Jody:
> 
> I think your idea for mucking out stalls is a good one.  Mine spend little time
> in their stalls; I use them when feeding.  They have a quarter acre paddock to
> move around in and tend to releave themselves in the same 3 areas.  This makes
> it easier for me, I just rake up those areas.  I do hire a neighbor girl to
> help with cleaning, but know I can do it if necessary.
> 
> You can keep hooves clean totally by feel.  I keep my horse and mule barefoot
> and I think it is easier to keep their feet clean.  I use a hoof pick and a
> wire brush; first I pick the hoof, then brush it out.
> 
> I don't keep bells on my guys since they only have a quarter acre, but it might
> be a good idea for larger areas.  I don't think it is safe to leave halters on
> horses, but a bell could be attached to the fly mask.  I used to have a mule
> that was hard to catch and would listen for her foot falls to find her. 
> Sometimes it took a few minutes, but she would always turn and come to me after
> a little bit.  The horse and mule I have now usually meet me at the gate!
> 
> Running your hands over the horse is an excelleant way to fine injuries and you
> are right, most horses like the attention.  My guys loved being brushed and
> handled.  My mule loves baths, but the horse isn't quite as crazy about them.
> 
> I hope all is going well for you in the new home.  I look forward to hearing
> more.
> 
> Take care.
> 
> Nella
> 
> 
> Quoting Jody Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com>:
> 
>> Hi Michelle,
>> 
>> I am mostly curious about care and ground training.
>> 
>> I already figure the best way to muck out stalls is with rubber barn boots
>> and rubber gloves.  They sell both at Tractor Supply.
>> 
>> Is eye contact as critical as the trainers say it is?  How about cleaning
>> hooves, can you do it all by feel?  I figure you can run your hands all over
>> your horse to look for cuts and bugs and they probably like the contact.  Do
>> you put a bell on your horse so you can find it in the pasture?
>> 
>> I ride Western and I tried barrel racing a few years ago using a two way
>> radio.  I have since found three other blind barrel racers.  I would also
>> love to ride in pleasure and reining competitions just for fun.  I have
>> neighbors to ride with and we have a really nice packed dirt road.
>> 
>> Our property is still really over grown and we have fences to fix before we
>> get any horses.  We live in Florida so I figure we will pasture feed the
>> horses with supplements.  We will also be building a covered area where they
>> can get out of the sun and rain.  The barn will have temporary stalls for
>> really bad weather and hurricanes.
>> 
>> JODY
>> 
>> 
>> 
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