I have no idea if I've done the 'right' thing....

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can i just ask...nicely...
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...if that IS sweat as you are asking me to believe, then why isnt there any sweat between her back legs and none running down the backs of her front legs either??
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When I first saw the pic I thought it was shampoo!
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Anyhow, I agree that the horse is unhappy rather than naughty, but wholly sypathise with MissE.
She is not in an easy situation, and is doing the best she can for her horse.
Most horses that have been confined in a small area do tend to explode when turned out onto the grass, so maybe turning her out 24/7 for a while might just calm her down.
 
Although you say she had been virtually ridden every day for the fortnight - Her going mad in the field the first time out sounds pretty predictable. I used to work on a SJ yard where they only got limited turnout. If the weather had prevented turnout for a few days, despite daily riding and on the walker, a few would still gallop around like loons when they eventually did get out!

I keep mine out 24/7. I must admit, one thing I have noticed is how so many people over rug. If anything, they need less in the field than the stable as they can move about to keep warm. You did the right thing putting on a lighter rug. At the end of the day, it was waterproof from head to tail and that's the main thing.

As for your situaton. Well, the farmer right next to me offered me free grazing. It would make my life a lot easier but I just don't think it would be fair keeping him on his own. Sure, he'd have sheep and cows, but I don't know if that would be enough. Plus, there is no school. Instead I keep him on grass DIY, a bit of a trek away. Mind you, I've spotted a Horse on its own at a farm down the road so am thinking I might go and ask if they'd like some company!!

I know of a few Horses kept on their own. Sure it's not ideal, but then many would argue neither is stabling. Lots of stallions are kept isolated as well. It's all down to the individual Horse and many cope OK with it. I kept one on her own for a while a few years ago (I had no choice at the time) and it never bothered her, she didn't go mad on meeting other Horses either.

Sounds like it was a one off and most likely, she just needed time to settle.
 
I think on here sometimes one comment gets sent spiraling out of control and some people on read a few posts, telling by the amount of people have suggested sheep/goats/donkeys after you said on page 1 that it wasn't possible!!
I hope she chills out soon!!
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Ooops sorry... i had only read the first page as didnt realise there were 5 more pages of this.....I do hope you manage to sort out your problem x
P.S don't take things personally and we are not all 'perfect'.
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Hey Dubble, I can appreciate what you are saying, but I dont think that her galloping at the moment is anything to do with having been in! There are times I let her go and she careers off, pleased as punch to be out - three vertical bucks are often thrown in for good measure, and then she will just put her head down and graze (and maybe have a hippo roll! :P) Now, however, she is certainly asking to come in almost immediately on being turned out - it isnt a 'pleased to be out' kind of behaviour. Also interesting is the fact that she goes quiet when I go indoors - she will start to graze then - but if I stick my head out of the window or go outside, she starts calling!

And I have to be honest and say if I left her out long term, she would give herself colic!
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If she is that hormonal.. why don't you get the vet to her, he can give her stuff to help

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Dont want or need to go down that route. I dont agree with medicating for medicating's sake. If she was unrideable/awful to handle/kicking her stable down, then it may be necessary. But I think the vet would laugh at me for asking him to give her something to calm her - when she is in season - in the field!
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I'm simply questioning your ability/qualification to pass such strong judgement on me.
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Hey Dubble, I can appreciate what you are saying, but I dont think that her galloping at the moment is anything to do with having been in! There are times I let her go and she careers off, pleased as punch to be out - three vertical bucks are often thrown in for good measure, and then she will just put her head down and graze (and maybe have a hippo roll! :P) Now, however, she is certainly asking to come in almost immediately on being turned out - it isnt a 'pleased to be out' kind of behaviour. Also interesting is the fact that she goes quiet when I go indoors - she will start to graze then - but if I stick my head out of the window or go outside, she starts calling!

And I have to be honest and say if I left her out long term, she would give herself colic!
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Blimey, she's just a plain old nutter then eh?
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Tbh, it seems to me as if she's frightened or fearful of something. Maybe the muck spreading is the key here....?
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Hope she settles down soon.

PS: Seriousy -I opened this thread by accident, and only looked more closely at it because I saw the picture, and thought you were off your rocker shampooing your horse like that in this weather!
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What judgement did I make?

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Hi, JM
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YOU'RE BONKERS GIRLIE......
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That may be the case, but you were somewhat quick to defend xSandraMx, werent you?
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Hi, JM
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YOU'RE BONKERS GIRLIE......
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That may be the case, but you were somewhat quick to defend xSandraMx, werent you?
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So, by "defending" sandra thingy so quickly i am in fact defending myself.....oh right i see, its all as clear as mud...i think.....

thank you for helpinge out...i was really beginning to worry about myself then
 
from what i can glean from her ramblings is/are .....

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or something similar but maybe i am you and you are me...
 
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can't you get a cheap shetland or something?? can't you get shetlands these days for a couple of hundred quid?? i don't know much about the market for shetlands

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Being in a similar situation where I rent several acres and a couple of stables, I have always got round the companionship issue by buying a foal from the NF sales (usually about £20), getting it wormed, trimmed and passported, walking it out in hand, fannying about with tack as it gets older then selling it on at a hefty profit. The initial outlay is there obviously, but after selling the first on, put some money aside for unforseen vets bills etc, and use the rest of the profit to buy another. Easy solution! NF's cost nothing to feed, never need rugging, are rarely sick or sorry and are always in demand (and are on the whole easy to tame!)
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Having said that my current companion pony is satan in a ponyskin - 8 hands of pure evil (and cost the princely sum of £100)
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can't you get a cheap shetland or something?? can't you get shetlands these days for a couple of hundred quid?? i don't know much about the market for shetlands

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Being in a similar situation where I rent several acres and a couple of stables, I have always got round the companionship issue by buying a foal from the NF sales (usually about £20), getting it wormed, trimmed and passported, walking it out in hand, fannying about with tack as it gets older then selling it on at a hefty profit. The initial outlay is there obviously, but after selling the first on, put some money aside for unforseen vets bills etc, and use the rest of the profit to buy another. Easy solution! NF's cost nothing to feed, never need rugging, are rarely sick or sorry and are always in demand (and are on the whole easy to tame!)
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Aww bless...sounds a lovely thing to do! I'd love to be able to get a youngster like that - it appalls me that you can pick up a dartmoor colt for 50p these days
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It's always been something I'd love to do - bring on a little foalie and sell it on as a well grounded pony as a five year old. Wouldnt work for me now - we rent our house, and only have the stable as we demolished the existing tin shed ourselves! Only have one stable, and no permanent turnout, so wouldnt be able to accomodate another, not even a wee pony!

Would love to do it in the future though
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When my husband and I had a horse each, but my horse needed a companion for when my husband took his horse out (I know...he used to try to commit suicide if he even thought he might possibly be left alone
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Tough one though, wouldnt like to be in your shoes. I used to spend sleepless nights worrying about my horse and his companionship issues.
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Well it wasnt something I'd ever panicked about until I saw the route my OP took!
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I've had ponies before who would never have coped with being alone. Ellie, however, is so antisocial and mareish with other horses (apart from her Welsh Cob lesbian lover, Tiggy
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