[Ag-eq] horse training

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Michelle:

If the shelter isn't to big could you wear rubber gloves and feel for it?

I don't use bedding since my guys spend so little time in their stalls.

Maybe some one else will have some better ideas.

Nella

Quoting michelle <michelle.creedy at gmail.com>:

> 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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