Donnie Darco
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Yep 
Freezemarking, are your horses done?
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ILuvCowparsely
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I have had 6
animals done of my own and 80% of the liveries who have come through are too. Now I brought personal one, I would not le my horses be un freezemarked.
my late mare was done twice as when she was a dun she was done on her back then redone on her shoulder
Sorry if this upsets some , but those who say oh he has a scar so easily to spot and microchips only , then sorry this is not enough to safe guard them.
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ILuvCowparsely
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Well this happened in 80's but now most judges are fine. In fact I was commended once for having it done. Like you said would rather my horse be safe than served up.
shellonabeach
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The lady who came to me from Farmkey was lovely and said that the freezemarking is painless, my old little mare done 10 days ago shifted around a little bit but it was very windy, she was trying to get to the bucket with the nuts in and if anything I would imagine she was moving away from the pressure of the irons on her shoulder much as if I told her to move over.
My grey did get a swollen shoulder and it did put me off having it re-done on her but having now spoken to Farmkey this was most likely a reaction to the alcohol they clean the skin with (she is very sensitive to a lot of sprays and creams). The pony done 10 days ago is certainly showing no signs of the area being swollen and the mark is now starting to show, I will be having the grey re-done in the spring (it is currently visable as clipped but not as clear as I would like)
My grey did get a swollen shoulder and it did put me off having it re-done on her but having now spoken to Farmkey this was most likely a reaction to the alcohol they clean the skin with (she is very sensitive to a lot of sprays and creams). The pony done 10 days ago is certainly showing no signs of the area being swollen and the mark is now starting to show, I will be having the grey re-done in the spring (it is currently visable as clipped but not as clear as I would like)
ILuvCowparsely
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disagree just look at the greys on this thread the bald mark does show
LittleRooketRider
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LittleRooketRider
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plus my older mare has a a huge (and i mean huge) 30cm across scar/indentation on her side
HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
I contacted Farmkey today but there was no reply form the area rep so will try again tomorrow.
Can I ask those of you who have dark coloured horses why they are done on the shoulder and not under the saddle? Is it just personal preference or are people advised to have them done on the shoulder because of visibility.
Thanks
Can I ask those of you who have dark coloured horses why they are done on the shoulder and not under the saddle? Is it just personal preference or are people advised to have them done on the shoulder because of visibility.
Thanks
Meowy Catkin
Meow!
Mine is very thin skinned and this was discussed with Farmkey and they said it was safer to do it on the shoulder. They adjust the length of time that the markers are applied to the skin to take the skin type into account. Mine had the shortest of the times used. Also I liked the fact that it is still visible when the horse is tacked up.
ILuvCowparsely
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maybe unchangeble but invisible , so how many get scanned before stealing or selling/ slaughtering?
There is no evidence that I know that freezemarking is covered up by theives
- Will freezemarking be detrimental in the show ring?
- Farmkey freezemark many horses that compete and win at all levels in the show ring, from the Royal International to the Horse of the Year Show. Most judges approve of the mark, as show horses are very valuable.
- Will freezemarking reduce insurance premiums?
- Yes, some companies will reduce premiums.
NeverSurrender
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yes my boy is done on his shoulder, and id always get any others that i had in the future done too. Even though he's a bay and the white is very obvious, i don't notice it any more and i don't regret getting it done in the slightest.
JJones
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Are the marks always in a square? Or can you have them in a line?
Also, I was wanting to have a personalised mark but I'm guessing you can only have it if no one else has?
Also, I was wanting to have a personalised mark but I'm guessing you can only have it if no one else has?
HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
Thanks Faracat, my pony is also very thin skinned and sensitive. I was going to have it done under the saddle but I may have it done on the shoulder now if it takes less time. Just need to get him used to clippers now.
cambrica
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All of mine are freezemarked and microchipped.
The Welsh sec a's are the hardest to spot in the winter so I clip their marks as their coats are super long.
Roberto had a private? mark done, only £10 more. So he has R0B and a micromark horseshoe under the 0.
Mind you, he has his own 'special' ring star too which makes him more identifiable
The Welsh sec a's are the hardest to spot in the winter so I clip their marks as their coats are super long.
Roberto had a private? mark done, only £10 more. So he has R0B and a micromark horseshoe under the 0.
Mind you, he has his own 'special' ring star too which makes him more identifiable
Meowy Catkin
Meow!
It wasn't that it takes less time on the shoulder compared with the saddle area, it was that with her being very fine skinned, they didn't want to end up with a bald mark (like you do on greys) by accident on the saddle area. I hope that makes sense.
charliecrisps
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My microchip stopped working twice!!! Faulty batches. Now the horse has 3 chips!! Definitely get vet to check when they do routine vacs I say
HappyHollyDays
Slave to 2 cats and 2 ponies
Ok that makes sense.
They think there will be a two week wait and I am sure I will have changed my mind where to put it 10 times over by then. Most important thing is that it is done even though he is chipped already.
They think there will be a two week wait and I am sure I will have changed my mind where to put it 10 times over by then. Most important thing is that it is done even though he is chipped already.
Goldenstar
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Fatty is freezmarked under the saddle because he was subject to a loss of use claim .
I don't have any of the others done and will not have them done in the future they are all microchipped .
If I has coloured cob types or kept them in more exposed places I would perhaps consider it .
I would not purchase at any price a horse freezmarked on its shoulder.
We check chips yearly.
I don't have any of the others done and will not have them done in the future they are all microchipped .
If I has coloured cob types or kept them in more exposed places I would perhaps consider it .
I would not purchase at any price a horse freezmarked on its shoulder.
We check chips yearly.
Meowy Catkin
Meow!
Really? Ok each to their own, but like others have mentioned, I don't even notice it anymore unless it's specifically mentioned.
Shysmum
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I would rather have my horse at ANY price than worry about a mark I never even notice now.
cambrica
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3 of mine are on their shoulders as they are greys so the freezmark has to be bald, which is not advisable under the saddle. Tbh I don't even notice at all and worry more when the marks are not visible (ref to my previous post - hairy welsh)
MrsElle
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I may have my TB done at some point, but at the moment if anyone tried to load her they would have to have lots of time and patience. Took three hours the last time (she has been beaten into a lorry before so is very frightened). The Shettie no one would get anywhere near, and the other two are on loan so not my decision to make.
Venevidivici
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Does anyone know the answer to my earlier question,about whether horses going thru sales have their freeze marks (and/or chips) checked/looked into to verify they aren't stolen/belong to the person putting them thru the sale? I'm genuinely interested.
weebarney
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As an educated guess id say no because how many owners don't keep the details up to date? I've just privately bought a horse who was chipped 3 year ago and he's never had any owners details next to his chip.
weebarney
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Could someone tell me what the benefits are of the annual subscription to the freeze marking companies?
ILuvCowparsely
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Each to their own, It would make no difference to me where the freezemark is, it would not put me off. So if the perfect horse came along, you would not consider it?
Personally I have never considered microchips on my equines, its not visible to a potential thief, therefore not a deterrent, thieves do not carry a scanner with them. I use hoof brands too. I like a visible deterrent, to me a microchip is no different than lip tattoo if you can't see it they pinch it.
ILuvCowparsely
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Does anyone know the answer to my earlier question,about whether horses going thru sales have their freeze marks (and/or chips) checked/looked into to verify they aren't stolen/belong to the person putting them thru the sale? I'm genuinely interested.
If the sale has been notified and photo's sent, then a lookout is usually done and checks made (or used too) and if a poster is sent they put it on window or notice board at the sales office.
ILuvCowparsely
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As far as I know it goes to pay for the horse to be registered and checks and recovery should it be necessary.
Matt and Jack
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My first pony was freezemarked ish, he only had an eight on him because that's all the person could do as he double barreled my mum and was an absolute nightmare!
Venevidivici
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Thank you Leviathan.
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