Nails - a Warning!

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Donkeymad

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I am sure all of you are very careful about nail heads protruding anywhere a horse can get near it, but I would just like to remind you to do regular checks and remove any IMMEDIATELY.
Some time ago I asked OH to remove one that was sticking out in the donkeys field shelter. I would have done it myself if I could ever find a hammer to pull it out or knock it in with.
Well, yesterday we got to the field to find Elly had a round hole in her forehead. I worried it might be an airgun pellet, but on looking, I found this nail with a tuft of Elly's hair on it. Luckily it was not as bad as it could have been and it should heal OK. Needless to say the nail is now gone.
Here are some pictures I took today, after treating it yesterday and before treating it today. And yes, I feel very guilty.
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Blame him! Blame him!
Men are only there so we can blame them....hope your horse is recovering...
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Completely agree!
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I have to remove nails etc myself on the spot, cos if my mare sees them she will immediately try to impale herself on them! Sadly all the males in the area are suffering from the terrible 'I'll do it in a minute' syndrome.....
 
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Blame him! Blame him!
Men are only there so we can blame them....hope your horse is recovering...
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I blame him for everything anyhow
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This is one of my donkeys - hence the thick hair, and she is doing fine, Thanks
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