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CCragrat replied to the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’.I've had 2 shot, one by my vet (he's an older very expereinced vet) and one by the hunt. Both were as everyone has said, very calm...
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CCragrat reacted to conniegirl's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with
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I've had 2 bad experiences with euthanasia drugs and horses one fought like hell with both the sedation and the PTS drugs. It was... -
CCragrat reacted to Pearlsasinger's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
We are fortunate to have an Equine Crematorium locally. The owner's father used to run the local abattoir before the regulations...
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CCragrat reacted to rabatsa's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
The knackerman costs the same here whether he shoots or not. Our local hunt feed the hounds on kibble, so they have to pay for body...
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CCragrat reacted to Spotherisk's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
I suppose the one thing that hasn’t been discussed is cost. Having my horse pts by the vet at 1am and then his body collected the next...
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CCragrat reacted to canteron's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
Thank you so much for your replies. I appreciate how emotive a subject it is and really appreciate the time you have taken to help and...
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CCragrat reacted to Dino7's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
I had a very needle shy horse and he was dealt with very kindly and swiftly by the hunt. Wouldn't hesitate to use that method again.
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CCragrat reacted to New Forests Rock's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
Our fallen stock man is just brilliant, a kind, compassionate horse owner himself. Head in a bucket of something yummy then gone. Wish...
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CCragrat reacted to rabatsa's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
Round here we have a good knackerman. First place I would try for someone to shoot your old girl, is the people who will be collecting...
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CCragrat reacted to millitiger's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
When we had to have my needle shy horse PTS, he was also not good with strangers handling him to be double difficult. I did the...
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CCragrat reacted to Abacus's post in the thread A needle phobic horse, how to manage ‘the end’ with Like.
I have always used the hunt, and they don't inject first. It's incredibly quick and they do it all time time. I'm based in South...
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CCragrat reacted to Melody Grey's post in the thread Buying an older horse for competition? with Like.
Definitely sounds great if already doing the job you want. Playing devil’s advocate here- for that resume at that price, given age, I’m...
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CCragrat reacted to smolmaus's post in the thread Improving your horsemanship outside the 9-5 with
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Proper big girl racing, flat and hurdles. Our vet does quite a lot of it. Yeah, say yes to EVERYTHING and see what happens. So long as... -
CCragrat reacted to stangs's post in the thread Improving your horsemanship outside the 9-5 with Love.
Thanks all for your replies. I have done several mechanical riding lessons and schoolmaster lessons; will check out the BHS CPD days...
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CCragrat reacted to stangs's post in the thread Improving your horsemanship outside the 9-5 with Love.
Good question! Short answer is I just want to be good at everything. Long answer is I’m eternally trying to ride more in balance and...