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spotty_pony2 reacted to Errin Paddywack's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with
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I did this for about 45 years and that was with horses at home. I hated never seeing my animals in daylight except at weekends but no... -
spotty_pony2 reacted to Peglo's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I must admit this is the one thing I do enjoy about turning to stabled at night. I like to be able to see them in proper light and with...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to FionaDenmark's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Definitely get a headtorch - I have a wooly hat with a torch built into it. We don't have many daylight hours in Denmark during the...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Flowerofthefen's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Have always been on DIY and have always worked full time so yes, for the last umpteen years have only seen horses in the dark further...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Gloi's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
For too many years I did. Now I am old and see him in daylight and try not to go out in the dark.
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Roasted Chestnuts's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Pretty much every winter I’ve every had horses between school, uni and work
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spotty_pony2 reacted to HJJ's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Yep, ours are out 24/7, and we work full time. I agree with the advice for a good head torch. I also find it doesn’t last that long...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to mariew's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I did this but with help to bring in and stable yard was mostly concrete with nice floodlit arena and one indoor which was on for walk...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Babypony's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I’m really lucky that I have flexible hours so can go up during the daylight hours. Having said that, I’ve been so busy at work the last...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to First Frost's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I did this for more than 30 years. I had light in the arena and had a rule. Dark and rain or wind was fine to ride in, but not dark...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Kirstd33's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I do! Well in the morning on the way to work at 7.45 it’s light enough to see but at the other end of the day at 4.30 it’s pretty much...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to smolmaus's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Get two headtorches 😂 and some vitamin D pills. It will be absolutely fine! Good luck for the interview!!
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spotty_pony2 reacted to HaffiesRock's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
I don’t do this now as I work nights but have done it for many years. I used to do everything with a head torch (super bright) and leave...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to suestowford's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with
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I did this for years and hated it, especially poo picking. I found a headtorch was useful for poos on the grass but when they pooed in... -
spotty_pony2 reacted to kathantoinette's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Get a very good headtorch. I’ve just got an Olight one and it’s brightened up my dark mornings and evenings. I do 2-3 days in the week...