Shall i freezemark my mare or microchip? which is best?

[fruity]

The mare i'm selling to a friend is going to have one of these done and i have the choice of which,whats the best one ???? Oppinions appreciated

 

[Donkeymad]

Freezemark - every time.

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Can you do both?? Mine were freezemarked but that was before microchipping became really widely used. Think with next horse will have both done if it is possible . . .

 

[fruity]

the problem is she is a show pony,would a freeze mark effect that at all?

 

[the watcher]

No, the freezemark does not present a significant problem in showing in my opinion -although it was disappointing at the Royal Show last year to see how few horses had them (actually the only one I saw was on our pony I think.)

They are no more unsightly than a brand on warmbloods - and everybody accepts those without question.

 

[PeterNatt]

Freezemark on the shoulder every time as the mark is visible when being ridden. A freezemark can be read by anyone so it is easy to identify the horse. There are about 6 different Microchipping systems and the scanners of one system does not read all the others which is a real problem.

 

[gothdolly]

Freeze mark, mine are micro chipped but like PeterNatt said, different scanners dont always pick them up.

 

[Esme]

If you aren't bothered by the appearence then i'd go for freezemark, you'd hope it would act as a bit of a deterrent as well as being easy for someone to spot if a horse was stolen.

 

[landyandy]

i would go for the freeze mark on the shoulder,just had my new boy done

 

[ISHmad]

Freezemark every time. It is a unique number which anyone can read should your horse be stolen.

 

[VRIN]

Freezemark in an obvious place - given reaon for having it done is in case of theft its an easy mark to describe and even people who have no expertise in horses could spot a freezemark and number

 

[Happytohack]

Mine are microchipped, one is freezemarked as well and the others are booked in to be freezemarked in a couple of weeks. They are being done on the shoulder so the marks will be visible at all times, as Peter has said - the scanners don't pick up all chips and I have never seen anyone with a scanner at any of the auctions I have been to.

 

[Janah]

I have a freezemark on my boy's shoulder. I did this so it was visible with the saddle on. I see no point in marking where it can't be easily seen. It should make no difference to a show pony's chances in the ring.

 

[Gorgeous George]

I had George freezemarked, I must admit I had it done under the saddle as that is my preference, but it's still a visible deterrent.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

If you are serious about showing - mark under the saddle NOT the shoulder- my lovely cob has his on the shoulder -(previous owner

) and it really looks wrong in the ring

(boot polish

). My other cob is marked under the saddle and competed county & HOYS with no comments on the mark

. BTW freezemark only do 3 numbers/letters so more discreet.

 

[Theresa_F]

I have had both done but if I could only have one, it would be the freezemark. Freezemark is a visible deterrant.

I do show Chancer, so his mark is under the saddle and any judge who puts down a freezemarked horse should be banned from judging. I have never had any judge comment on his mark.

 

[conniegirl]

freezemark. All 5 of my show horses/ponies are freezemarked. Get it done under the saddle and it wont affect you in the ring.

 

[fruity]

have decided to get her freezemarked under her saddle area as she is jet black and the white of the marking would be a bit lary in the ring i feel. Thanks for your help.