My poor horsey's got a hurt

[MizElz]

Only a little one; her turnout headcollar seems to have started rubbing her

She's so fine skinned that it's always a nightmare to find things that dont rub her and make her sore, and this one has been fine for a year now, but all of a sudden, she has a bare patch!

Can't leave her out at the moment without a headcollar because the cows are in and out of the field next to her paddock, and seeing as our landlords are not overly reliable about opening/shutting gates, I'd rather be safe knowing we have a way to get hold of her if she did manage to escape into their field!

This particular headcollar is 'fake' leather; I will NEVER touch nylon, but this one is webbing with a leather-effect material over the top. It really is a battle to find one that is safe, yet comfortable and not liable to make her sweat in hot weather. Poor girlie!

 

[scotsmare]

Poor thing - can't you wrap sheepskin or something round it?

 

[MizElz]

Could do, at least until it heals! It's not like I dont have any sheepskin hanging around!

 

[chunklovescooks]

ouch! are you going to replace the headcollar?


S

 

[Coffee_Bean]

sheepskin!! You should know sheepskin lady!!!

 

[MizElz]

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ouch! are you going to replace the headcollar?


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Oh yes, I bought a Shires leather headcollar last week which I'm now going to use for turnout; it's very soft so should be ok!

I was a bit freaked out when I first saw your reply - ' S

' is scarily reminiscent of Shilasdair's posts!

 

[chillidragon]

Owie. A kiss and lots of carrots should go down well. Anywho, something extra soft... I don't know how these work (never having use one myself) but what about a soft cotton headcollar? Hang on, let me see if I can find a piccie of one...

Here we go, something like this? I'm thinking it's a bit wide but cotton 'breathes' so maybe it might work?

 

[MizElz]

Thanks for that Chilidragon; might be worth thinking about, I can certainly see what you mean about it being more breathable! Only thing is, I'd always thought that type of headcollar was designed for the show ring, but I may be wrong! Will look into it

 

[JSL]

Poor girlie - I hope you find something to stop the rubbing soon. Sheepskin sounds like the best bet to me! Bless her, make sure you make it up to her through extra kisses

 

[merlinsquest]

You couldnt turn her out in a halter as shown above.... you are right in that they are just for showing!!!

 

[chillidragon]

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You couldnt turn her out in a halter as shown above.... you are right in that they are just for showing!!!

[/ QUOTE ]Ah drat, and there I was thinking that I'm a genius. Never mind

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