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spotty_pony2 replied to the thread Is everyone surviving Flooding Friday OK??.Rained constantly since last night here and now very windy here. I brought mine all in this morning... even though they all have... -
spotty_pony2 replied to the thread No hay!.Unfortunately some people don't have the storage to stock up that much (I am lucky to have a hay barn but not everybody is). I think...
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spotty_pony2 replied to the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week?.Thank you everyone, interview went well so fingers crossed! Even better, they think they might have a position which starts at 9 am for...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to MuddyMonster'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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Good luck for your interview 🤞 To be honest, once you are in the swing of it, it's OK. I like to remind myself that it's only... -
spotty_pony2 reacted to DabDab's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Yes, do horses in the dark, sheep in the dark, chickens in the dark, dog walking in the dark. It can be a bit miserable for 4-6 weeks...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to Nicnac's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Yes for 30 years. Head torch but they may panic a bit at first. It's amazing how your eyes adapt to the dark. I turned out at 5am and...
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spotty_pony2 reacted to HopOnTrot's post in the thread How many of you only see your horses in the dark in the winter during the week? with Like.
Iron on reflective patches were a game changer for finding a small pony in 5 acres!
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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 Like.
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...
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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...