Is having a horse in the box on rubber matting without bedding cruel?

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

Loving the pictures of lying down horses! More, please!

I think what everyone has ignored on here is that horses are individuals. I prefer a firm bed, others may like a softer surface. I can't sit on a normal chair, I prefer being propped up in my lazyboy.

 

[paddy555]

Loving the pictures of lying down horses! More, please!

this is for you cinnamontoast.

Please understand everyone before you comment that I have not put down 4 inches of bedding on top of the carpet as it was really not practical to do this in my sitting room. The pony had a choice whether he wished to lie down or not. He did this every evening.

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

Ha, mad lady with pony in lounge again, brilliant! Why did you have a pony in your house?!

 

[PolarSkye]

this is for you cinnamontoast.

Please understand everyone before you comment that I have not put down 4 inches of bedding on top of the carpet as it was really not practical to do this in my sitting room. The pony had a choice whether he wished to lie down or not. He did this every evening.

Ha! If I did this with Kal he'd roll, thus knocking all the ornaments, etc. on the mantlepiece flying, not to mention the mess he'd make of my cream sofa . . . but I'd LOVE to have a pic of him lying in front of the fire .

P

 

[TGM]

Fantastic photo!

Now do you think your pony prefers to lie on the carpet in your house or on the mats in his stable? If the former, I think it would be cruel not to give him what he obviously prefers, so you should let him sleep in the house permanently!

 

[paddy555]

Fantastic photo!

Now do you think your pony prefers to lie on the carpet in your house or on the mats in his stable? If the former, I think it would be cruel not to give him what he obviously prefers, so you should let him sleep in the house permanently!

OMG!!! now I am in a real panic about potential cruelty.
I hadn't thought of that. Have I been depriving him? Should the RSPCA be summoned?
I only let him come in as he was lonely. He came in at suppertime and stood behind me watching the computer screen then he started lying down.
He did like looking at the computer screen. Will I need to wire the stables for broadband?




And now I have another problem, wish I hadn't come on this thread as I am so worried. Is this little chap saying that he doesn't like the mats either and that he wants to sleep in a bed? If so what sort of matress do you suggest? firm, soft? shavings or no shavings?
this horse keeping is doing my head in.

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

I think start with wifi throughout the stable block then at the very least, a foam mattress topper just as a trial. Possibly some scatter cushions for a finishing touch? Maybe the ones with tassels so he can pick them up and rearrange them more easily.

 

[paddy555]

I think start with wifi throughout the stable block then at the very least, a foam mattress topper just as a trial. Possibly some scatter cushions for a finishing touch? Maybe the ones with tassels so he can pick them up and rearrange them more easily.

very good
the foam mattress topper is brilliant as we have now solved the other poster's concerns about putting a decent bed on my mats.
Isn't HHO just brilliant. So helpful

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Well, I don't care. A mattress is all well and good but you still need bedding on it.....

A nice duvet with linen sheets or flannelette perhaps.
But I'm liking the suggestion of cushions with tassels.

 

[amandap]

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And now I have another problem, wish I hadn't come on this thread as I am so worried. Is this little chap saying that he doesn't like the mats either and that he wants to sleep in a bed? If so what sort of matress do you suggest? firm, soft? shavings or no shavings?
this horse keeping is doing my head in.

He definitely wants to sleep in a bed, and not just any bed... YOURS lol Good job those mats are comfy. rofl.

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

Well, I don't care. A mattress is all well and good but you still need bedding on it.....

A nice duvet with linen sheets or flannelette perhaps.

Indeed, preferably 1000 thread count Egyptian cotton. Super kingsize,obviously.

 

[Honey08]

Thank you so much for those pics of horses in the house. I had been running round trying to get the cats in as it was starting to snow, and hubby was teasing me for being too soft, saying why didn't I go and get the horses inside too, then those pictures appeared!! I showed them to him, saying other people do! He declared us all mad horsey people that want locking up!