ForeverBroke_
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I think we all can see your heart is in the right place now and i also hope you get the help you need to get Daffi and yourself working better.
my new horse is acting crazy!
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MurphysMinder
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Not posted before as was reserving judgement as to whether or not you were a troll
This forum has been plagued by people posting to wind everyone up, which is why you were treated with suspicion. Your mare looks very settled but I am sure she would appreciate some time outside. I wouldn't worry too much if she runs around a bit, as long as the field and fencing is safe. Our 21 year old pony canters round for ages every day, just likes to keep herself fit. Please tie that high net up higher, or even feed her from the floor away from the bed. Our pony cannot have a haynet as she has been caught in it on more than one occasion. You have had an offer of help from Quirky and Diggerbez, pelsae take them up ono it, and look forward to hear how you progress with Daffi.
TS_
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I thought the vid was bril!! Made me laugh, just because the whole situation has got blown way out of hand.
However I still stick by what I have said and agree try and tie the net up a bit higher if you can.
The biggest thing that lept out to me form the video is this.. If you have a paddock that goes on for 2 miles you should have two big concerns.
1. Laminitus
2. Not being able to catch her once you do manage to get her turned out.
So I would advise you to get some electric fencing to shut off a small part of the field to begin with. I would also advise you to get a field safe head collar if you do turn her out in such a large paddock. Unless you enjoy spending hours running round large fields after horses.
You wanted advise so that's just what i'm thinking.
ETA in terms of the haynet situation if you worried about her not eating naturally with her haynet up to high, just chuck the hay on the floor. Try to put it away from her straw bedding so it doesn't get all mixed up etc.
ALSO I'd just like to remind you this a family forum. I'm a 17 year old girl and I know there are people younger than me on here and I really do not want to have to read your foul language
Thank.
However I still stick by what I have said and agree try and tie the net up a bit higher if you can.
The biggest thing that lept out to me form the video is this.. If you have a paddock that goes on for 2 miles you should have two big concerns.
1. Laminitus
2. Not being able to catch her once you do manage to get her turned out.
So I would advise you to get some electric fencing to shut off a small part of the field to begin with. I would also advise you to get a field safe head collar if you do turn her out in such a large paddock. Unless you enjoy spending hours running round large fields after horses.
You wanted advise so that's just what i'm thinking.
ETA in terms of the haynet situation if you worried about her not eating naturally with her haynet up to high, just chuck the hay on the floor. Try to put it away from her straw bedding so it doesn't get all mixed up etc.
ALSO I'd just like to remind you this a family forum. I'm a 17 year old girl and I know there are people younger than me on here and I really do not want to have to read your foul language
MontyandZoom
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Monty has hay off the floor when he is stabled since however high the net is he tries to hang himself. It's more natural that way.
A1fie
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Hi - welcome to the forum and my what an entrance you made!!!!
I would echo what others have said - I'm sorry I can't remember how experienced you said you were riding, but an instructor would be a great idea. Even if it's just for the first couple of months. It will help get you both off on the right foot together as any mistakes you make now riding her she will remember and will take time to undo. It's also easy for someone on the ground to see things from a different angle and give you some pointers.
Good luck. I am a novice owner, have just got my first horse on loan and I still wake up buzzing about it!
Personally I love being on a yard as I have access to a lot of support and knowledge. I also think that it is good for horses to have company for socialisation as it makes them more 'rounded' if that makes sense but I appreciate that it may not be possible for you to do that at the moment.
I would echo what others have said - I'm sorry I can't remember how experienced you said you were riding, but an instructor would be a great idea. Even if it's just for the first couple of months. It will help get you both off on the right foot together as any mistakes you make now riding her she will remember and will take time to undo. It's also easy for someone on the ground to see things from a different angle and give you some pointers.
Good luck. I am a novice owner, have just got my first horse on loan and I still wake up buzzing about it!
Personally I love being on a yard as I have access to a lot of support and knowledge. I also think that it is good for horses to have company for socialisation as it makes them more 'rounded' if that makes sense but I appreciate that it may not be possible for you to do that at the moment.
Flame_
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Daffi looks lovely and it looks like the stable conversion's a good job. The rubber mats are great. It might be an idea to put your haynet ring up a good bit higher, so if she rolls her legs won't catch in it. I think you'll have loads of fun with her once you've got a bit of help.
Rana
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She seems pretty chilled - the same as my TB is when she's in alone.
Echo the comments about the haynet. It really could be higher. In fact, I HATE haynets (seen some accidents), so personally I'd be putting her hay into the hayrack which is already on the wall
Does she have a turnout rug to wear in the field (sorry if I've missed something, at work so couldn't view your vid with sound)? If not, it might be worth getting her one. She seems like a typical thin skinned TB and might feel the cold (mine does!).
Also think she might like some company, but I'm sure she'd be ok with sheep. Can she see them from her stable?
Definitely let some of the local people on here help you out, or find someone experienced more locally to you
Give her some more time to settle - mine usually takes a good 6 weeks before she chills out.
Re. getting up - there's nothing wrong with doing her at 10am if she has hay and water left each morning. But if she's being a handful to take to the field, it might help to try putting her out earlier. I know this is the case with mine - turn her out at 6am and she's like a donkey to lead, but turn her out at 9am and she's a snorting beast seeing pony eating monsters everywhere
It looks like she has a lovely bed - nice and deep with neat banks (I'm a complete freak about banks and everyone at my yard accuses me of having OCD, so please take that as a compliment!).
Sorry, this has got rather long. Best of luck with her and a slightly belated welcome to the forum
(just so you know, we've had some problems on here recently with some rather ungenuine posts, so some of us regulars are a little sceptical of new users)
Echo the comments about the haynet. It really could be higher. In fact, I HATE haynets (seen some accidents), so personally I'd be putting her hay into the hayrack which is already on the wall
Does she have a turnout rug to wear in the field (sorry if I've missed something, at work so couldn't view your vid with sound)? If not, it might be worth getting her one. She seems like a typical thin skinned TB and might feel the cold (mine does!).
Also think she might like some company, but I'm sure she'd be ok with sheep. Can she see them from her stable?
Definitely let some of the local people on here help you out, or find someone experienced more locally to you
Give her some more time to settle - mine usually takes a good 6 weeks before she chills out.
Re. getting up - there's nothing wrong with doing her at 10am if she has hay and water left each morning. But if she's being a handful to take to the field, it might help to try putting her out earlier. I know this is the case with mine - turn her out at 6am and she's like a donkey to lead, but turn her out at 9am and she's a snorting beast seeing pony eating monsters everywhere
It looks like she has a lovely bed - nice and deep with neat banks (I'm a complete freak about banks and everyone at my yard accuses me of having OCD, so please take that as a compliment!).
Sorry, this has got rather long. Best of luck with her and a slightly belated welcome to the forum
(just so you know, we've had some problems on here recently with some rather ungenuine posts, so some of us regulars are a little sceptical of new users)
CorvusCorax
Deary me...
OMG! Back in again - you've got balls, I'll give you that.
Sweet mare - now lay off the language, stop giving knowledgeable members abuse and I am sure we'll all be glad to help.
And agree about binning that haynet.
Sweet mare - now lay off the language, stop giving knowledgeable members abuse and I am sure we'll all be glad to help.
And agree about binning that haynet.
FrankieBoy
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...I'd managed up until now not to post anything about this. I have to admit, I was highly suspicious of troll-esque antics. But that...'Lovely' video has cleared that up. However. Jordan, Tie your haynet Higher, Take the advice from the two people that have offered to come and SEE you and be greatful for it. Also, Your mare does look very settled in her stable but I worry she will not get enough turn out as you may opt for an easier option? Companin or no companion, she needs to go out.
Honeypots
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Great vid
Gorgeous house and set up...very lucky
Your horse looks lovely and peaceful and happy.
I would feed the hay off the floor tbh
Just to echo what I said before...
Book her in at a vets..get her teeth looked at and jabs done and grab some help.
btw...my OH is Bolton born and bred (Halliwell Road) and he has a mouth like a sewer at times
Gorgeous house and set up...very lucky
Your horse looks lovely and peaceful and happy.
I would feed the hay off the floor tbh
Just to echo what I said before...
Book her in at a vets..get her teeth looked at and jabs done and grab some help.
btw...my OH is Bolton born and bred (Halliwell Road) and he has a mouth like a sewer at times
LankyDoodle
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lankydoodle you can smell my ass when i proove you wrong *winks*
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
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Whatever turns you on.
lankydoodle you can smell my ass when i proove you wrong *winks*
thersea thank u so much for ur reply Jordan x
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Whatever turns you on.
Honeypots
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Oh and what about getting a couple of grass liveries. That would help fund her and give her some company and you some help..
Bugly
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I just had a quick look at your video with the sound off as I wanted to see your horse.
I'm really worried that your horse could get its foot stuck in its haynet as its really low.
Loop the string back through the bottom and tie it up higher: or better still feed the hay straight from the floor. Its more natural.
If horses get their feet stuck in a haynet it can cause very serious injury.
I'm really worried that your horse could get its foot stuck in its haynet as its really low.
Loop the string back through the bottom and tie it up higher: or better still feed the hay straight from the floor. Its more natural.
If horses get their feet stuck in a haynet it can cause very serious injury.
lexiedhb
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Think we already go that sorted Bugly!
L00bey
Well-Known Member
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Not posted before as was reserving judgement as to whether or not you were a troll
This forum has been plagued by people posting to wind everyone up, which is why you were treated with suspicion. Your mare looks very settled but I am sure she would appreciate some time outside. I wouldn't worry too much if she runs around a bit, as long as the field and fencing is safe. Our 21 year old pony canters round for ages every day, just likes to keep herself fit. Please tie that high net up higher, or even feed her from the floor away from the bed. Our pony cannot have a haynet as she has been caught in it on more than one occasion. You have had an offer of help from Quirky and Diggerbez, pelsae take them up ono it, and look forward to hear how you progress with Daffi.
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Stole the words from my mouth. You seem like a nice guy and really hope it all works out. She is a lovely mare and looks well settled to me. I would definately reccommend a companion and some help from some knowledgable poeple.I would also cut out hard feed and just feed ad lib forage. Especially if your not going to be doing much hard riding in the neat future. I would also suggest some lunging, if your not sure on what to do find someone who can help. I think you could certainly keep her home with companion and assistance but if you cannot get either I would suggest livery for a year or two just to get your basics down. For example her vaccs, worming, teeth, back, shoeing and general horsey care like feeding rules etc. never mind the riding lol! Best of luck.
Not posted before as was reserving judgement as to whether or not you were a troll
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Stole the words from my mouth. You seem like a nice guy and really hope it all works out. She is a lovely mare and looks well settled to me. I would definately reccommend a companion and some help from some knowledgable poeple.I would also cut out hard feed and just feed ad lib forage. Especially if your not going to be doing much hard riding in the neat future. I would also suggest some lunging, if your not sure on what to do find someone who can help. I think you could certainly keep her home with companion and assistance but if you cannot get either I would suggest livery for a year or two just to get your basics down. For example her vaccs, worming, teeth, back, shoeing and general horsey care like feeding rules etc. never mind the riding lol! Best of luck.
Bugly
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I just had a quick look at your video with the sound off as I wanted to see your horse.
I'm really worried that your horse could get its foot stuck in its haynet as its really low.
Loop the string back through the bottom and tie it up higher: or better still feed the hay straight from the floor. Its more natural.
If horses get their feet stuck in a haynet it can cause very serious injury.
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sorry this is the hot topic (!): by the time I posted there were 2 pages of other forumists saying the same thing! I think I'll go an do something useful like turn my horse out.
I just had a quick look at your video with the sound off as I wanted to see your horse.
I'm really worried that your horse could get its foot stuck in its haynet as its really low.
Loop the string back through the bottom and tie it up higher: or better still feed the hay straight from the floor. Its more natural.
If horses get their feet stuck in a haynet it can cause very serious injury.
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sorry this is the hot topic (!): by the time I posted there were 2 pages of other forumists saying the same thing! I think I'll go an do something useful like turn my horse out.
PapaFrita
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Hi Jordan
Your mare is gorgeous!! Congratulations. I hope everything works out for you. Don't be cross at the people who thought you might be a troll (thought did cross my mind as well!) When you've been on HHO a bit longer and have read some of the wind-ups people post, you'll understand why people get a bit shirty.
JM07
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warp factor speed the back peddling done during the latter pages of this thread, girls, eh??
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
LankyDoodle
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PMSL!
Well, apologies where they're due, and I think they were definitely due here.
Hope you find a solutuion to the mounting problem (once you start riding her), Jordan (see my post on the last page - I had a similar problem and in last post said how I dealt with it). Definitely invest in a mounting block. www.horse-blocks.co.uk have big blocks which are good for bigger horses or for nervous riders etc. Better for the horse's back as well.
Well, apologies where they're due, and I think they were definitely due here.
Hope you find a solutuion to the mounting problem (once you start riding her), Jordan (see my post on the last page - I had a similar problem and in last post said how I dealt with it). Definitely invest in a mounting block. www.horse-blocks.co.uk have big blocks which are good for bigger horses or for nervous riders etc. Better for the horse's back as well.
brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
Ha ha! You showed up! Not guilty m'lud. (OK slight sway by AmyMay but wasn't 100% con-trolled
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Be very nice to this young man - I have warned him about you and that he mustn't upset your pink fluffiness world where all ponies have to live in a duvet-covered stables and eat Polos
Soooo funny and right to it - as always.
Seen ProperBo in PG?
Be very nice to this young man - I have warned him about you and that he mustn't upset your pink fluffiness world where all ponies have to live in a duvet-covered stables and eat Polos
Soooo funny and right to it - as always.
Seen ProperBo in PG?
jhoward
Demon exorcist...
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warp factor speed the back peddling done during the latter pages of this thread, girls, eh??
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
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PMSL i bet hes gay!
warp factor speed the back peddling done during the latter pages of this thread, girls, eh??
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
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PMSL i bet hes gay!
AmyMay
Situation normal
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(OK slight sway by AmyMay but wasn't 100% con-trolled )
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Traitor!!!!!!!!!!
(OK slight sway by AmyMay but wasn't 100% con-trolled )
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Traitor!!!!!!!!!!
brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
OK I wavered, for a nanosecond...
LankyDoodle
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warp factor speed the back peddling done during the latter pages of this thread, girls, eh??
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
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PMSL i bet hes gay!
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Judging by his other videos then I'd probably agree.
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warp factor speed the back peddling done during the latter pages of this thread, girls, eh??
PMSL......
Floor is a bit hazardous too what with all the egg that has fallen from at least 30 faces........
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PMSL i bet hes gay!
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Judging by his other videos then I'd probably agree.
Fizzimyst
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how experienced are you exactly? Where did you learn to ride, for instance? How can you not know anybody else horsey if you know how to ride?
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Until I moved on to my yard I didnt know anyone else here horsey either
I moved areas maybe the OP did the same
how experienced are you exactly? Where did you learn to ride, for instance? How can you not know anybody else horsey if you know how to ride?
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Until I moved on to my yard I didnt know anyone else here horsey either
zeuscleoharmony
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I did post earlier and hope my experience made you realise you are not alone but I got through it and am sure you will too. I am not going to offer any advice, just moral support. I watched the video and thought you came across as very sincere as well as a bit of eye candy too! Clever you, uploading, I havent figured out yet how to add a profile piccy. What a fab home you have and Daffi looked very settled, she is lovely. I feel very uncomfortable that you are getting such a hard time here, saddened people can be so mean to others, but your intentions seem very genuine and I hope you can weed out all the genuine, good advice and offers of some help (you'll make some nice friends too) and you and Daffi settle down happily together. Please don't respond to any nasty posts, it takes the focus off the good you are trying to achieve. Remember, stay positive, surround yourself with positive people and you will achieve a positive outcome. xxx Good Luck xxx
jordanross
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thanks archiesmummy! and im happy to be meeting so many nice people here who know what they are talkin about! Its great to at least even talk to OP about daffi. and share experiances etc
Ive learned so far from the site.
Dont have her hay net so low anymore.
get her a companion( so we,ll see how we go with sheep)
Im hopefully getting some other members to come visit her, so there,ll be plenty of advice i can get from them.
try her in the feild for short periods of time. even if its just to stretch her legs..
ohh! and also... make youtube videos if nobody beleives ya! LOL
Ive learned so far from the site.
Dont have her hay net so low anymore.
get her a companion( so we,ll see how we go with sheep)
Im hopefully getting some other members to come visit her, so there,ll be plenty of advice i can get from them.
try her in the feild for short periods of time. even if its just to stretch her legs..
ohh! and also... make youtube videos if nobody beleives ya! LOL
Patches
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*****waves****** Hello missus!
Hope I didn't re-tell your story inaccurately.
Someone had posted (did you see it?) that they were horrified when I'd suggested they could have recourse, even though bought from a private seller. They'd replied to say caveat emptor applies.
Your story/case tells a different tale doesn't it?
Ah well....I still think you won the moral victory in tacking her up and hacking her away from them, don't you? (((hugs)))
Hope I didn't re-tell your story inaccurately.
Someone had posted (did you see it?) that they were horrified when I'd suggested they could have recourse, even though bought from a private seller. They'd replied to say caveat emptor applies.
Your story/case tells a different tale doesn't it?
Ah well....I still think you won the moral victory in tacking her up and hacking her away from them, don't you? (((hugs)))
xena_wales
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What a fab topic!!! Great video jordanross
She looks a lovely girl
And good on you for taking all the comments on the chin! Sounds like you're willing to learn and that's the main thing. It'll be fab if you can get someone experienced to pop round on a regular basis just to help you out and give you guidance where necessary.
Keep us updated!
Keep us updated!