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Comment on Peastone Gravel and Paddock Paradise Use by Tony Gauvain

Tony Gauvain — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:20:15 +0000

I want to create a pea shingle surface to a paddock I have measuring about 22X42 sq m. My soil is clay and at present has grass etc growing on it. Can anyone please tell me exactly what gravel/shingle I need, what is the correct name (pea shingle, pea stone gravel etc)? Are there different sizes, if which is best? What needs to be done to the ground first? How deep should it be? What quantity do I need? Any recommendations for suppliers and contractors? I am in Surrey.

Comment on On Track in Paddock Paradise by Tony Gauvain

Tony Gauvain — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:13:28 +0000

Comment on Penny 3– mare rejected her own foal by janice

janice — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:09:16 +0000

Please STOP tethering - it is inherrently dangerous. I personally know of 2 ponies who had to be euthanized and a third who was permanently injured because of this practice. One of my childhood ponies was found hog-tied after my dad tethered him on the lawn to nibble the nice green grass. His neck never fully recovered - had a permanent crook in it He was one of the lucky ones. One of the ponies who died had been tethered on the same rope for decades. He spooked, ran, and broke his neck when he hit the end of the tether. The other had to be euthanized after tangling his leg so tightly that it nearly amputated his foot.
PLEASE - NEVER LEAVE A TIED HORSE UNSUPERVISED - they can will and do get into trouble

Comment on An Equine Veterinarian to be remembered by Jan Trudo

Jan Trudo — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:20:15 +0000

Connie, Dr Meehan was my vet since he started practising out of vet school and I know I will never be able to replace him. We have lost an amazing person and veterinary practicioner. Jan Trudo

Comment on An Equine Veterinarian to be remembered by Horse Gal

Horse Gal — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:19:52 +0000

Connie,
I’m so sorry to hear about his death. I know how much you liked him and how well he cared for your horses. My sympathies to you and his family.

Comment on An Equine Veterinarian to be remembered by Em

Em — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:20:36 +0000

I’m sorry I never had a chance to meet him.

Comment on Penny 2– Orphaned filly learns to tie out by Saddles For Sale

Saddles For Sale — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:35:27 +0000

Also depends on the voltage. Barbed-wire requires a bit more cognitive ability to associate the pain with it. But electric fence has its downsides too.

Comment on Penny 2– Orphaned filly learns to tie out by dragonmctt

dragonmctt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:23:10 +0000

Connie, I strongly agree with you about the barbed wire fence. While doing research online for our fencing options, I saw horrific photos of what can happen to a horse with barbed wire.

A roll of electric rope or tape is about $50. One would be enough to provide the foal enough room to at least jump around and trot a bit. And the electric rope does not have to wait until the fence posts go up - we have ours running from tree to tree, or attached to capped rebar. June may be able to borrow an electric unit from another farmer, or advertise on Craigslist for a use one. She could also check with the local feed store to see if they know anyone that could help her out, or see if they would let her pay for it on installments knowing that she adopted the foal.

I know if I were running and the only thing to stop me was either an electric fence or barbed wire, I would pay anything to avoid the barbed wire. A shock is nothing compared to the lacerations, crippling tendon/muscle damage and potentially deadly blood loss associated with barbed wire.

Comment on bareback riding videos by jaye

jaye — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:16 +0000

thanks for posting my video, the first one of chloe the canadian mare (:

Comment on Horse restraint for shots by Q

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:18:45 +0000

Its going to sounds silly but get your peppermints and tooth picks.

Not just during shot season but all year we play a game of pricking poking and peppermints. Not once or twice but on a regular daily basis. Use the dull end rub a spot and poke reward verbally then with the pepermint.

Do it to both sides of the neck and always stand as a vet would. Be happy and unstressed make it a game with verbal and physical reward.

Another trick is to calmly knock on the area between their eyes it distracts them and also releases endorphins.

The wormer drill is using a empty blunt nose syringe with lemonade.

Stop laughing and try it.