Horse wont get up

He probably has man flu, it is going around. A hot water bottle, some Covonia and a thick quilt should make him better in a few days.

Good luck OP. Hope Peter pulls through x
 
You need to find somebody with a Size 10 - 11 shoe and ask them to enter the stable. Gently work the shoe between the cheeks of the Horses butt and the floor and lift quickly :D
 
To the lady who sent me a lovely message. I cant reply on my phone but here are the answers...im only 13 and up until now ive only really ridden riding school horses. He is only 4 and until now has only ever lived out. I see him standing up all the time and moving, eating etc. It is only when I approach with his bridle that he lays down. I keep him at home but I do have an Instructor that could come out I suppose. He is very new to being ridden and my mum has took him for a walk with his collar on. Its just me and im starting to think he hates me. I guess as long as the vet says he is not in pain I guess he is just being stubborn. Im just at a loss what to do. My friend suggested just leaving his stable door open and leave him but im not sure how safe this is?
 
He doesnt have a rug on. He is often standing up and walking around its just when I go to ride him he lays down and i cant move him. Some people are being awfully rude to me, bullying is not nice especially to a child
 
lcharles said:
He probably has man flu, it is going around. A hot water bottle, some Covonia and a thick quilt should make him better in a few days.

Good luck OP. Hope Peter pulls through x
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I thought covonia was contraindicated in pregnancy.... did we establish if Pete was foaling or not?
 
Are 13yo's still children in this day and age?

I just wondered as the boundaries between the language of some 13yo's and grown drunk men are getting fuzzy... just need to be sure. Sometimes at the school gate, if I close my eyes, it could 3am in Sunderland.
 
When your mum walks him in the collar does she dress as Barbara woodhouse & have a pocket of doggy treats? If so I suggest you approach his stable dressed in tweed & refer to him as a good doggy.
 
Littlelegs said:
When your mum walks him in the collar does she dress as Barbara woodhouse & have a pocket of doggy treats? If so I suggest you approach his stable dressed in tweed & refer to him as a good doggy.
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Nothing to worry about OP, all entirely normal.

Your pony is merely staging a sit-in!

He is an active campaigner for the Society of Preventing the Acquisition of Mares.
 
Sorry OP but you need more practice.

So you know the word 'bridle' but not say collar instead of headcollar?

You don't know the words 'mare' or 'gelding' but you know the correct terms for socks and stars.

You profess to be 13 but you're posting in schooltime.

I could go on :rolleyes:

Must try harder!
 
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