Bargy Mare Vs Stall Guard

[Barney&Buzz]

I'm wanting to put up a stall guard for my mare, so she can have her door open when it's warm. My older gelding has a chain up and is very respectful of it. My mare is only young and tests the limits of everything, do you think a stall guard will be ok? I think when she realises she can't get out she won't try again. Any advice?

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Use a fully filled in stall guard, even the ones that are filled in the centre still leave slots at the side in which horses have been known to get a foot caught. http://www.equusite.com/articles/manage/manageStallGuards.shtml

 

[unbalanced]

My pony goes under hers. Don't ask how. It is a filled in one and properly attached. She limboes. She just really likes cattle feed.

 

[Grumpy Jewel]

If you are good with DIY, then putting up a wooden bar is more secure. It can be lifted or slidden out easy and puts up with more pressure.

 

[Equinus]

And if she is really bargy don't get between her and the guard when she "has one on her"!

 

[Gingerwitch]

I would not with a bargy mare.... if she is already bargy then your just asking for trouble especially if any people, or horses that have to pass her - many bargy horses end up being quite nasty and use their teeth.... and then she may end up with a slap across the chops -and that is just not fair on anyone

 

[Foxhunter49]

I always use chains - they barge into it and think twice about doing it again.

 

[JustKickOn]

Could you rig up a little electric tape system across her door?
So long as you warn people it is electrified and put signs up, I think that would be an option, and teach her some boundaries!

 

[babymare]

Personally i would work on her bargieness before doing it. Sort the barginess not just for a door guard but general manners. firm consistent (but not harsh) reprimands. eg if moves forward in firm tone say no(i say ah ah ah ah and both know that means your stepping over the line and think) and push back. just example