Stable mirrors...do they actually work?

[[59668]]

I'm thinking of putting stable mirrors in my mare's box, as she gets a little anxious when horses are taken in or out if when the box next to her is empty.
Has anyone used one and it has actually helped, or are they one of those things that don't really make much difference?!

 

[blitznbobs]

Worked for my youngster … like a dream stopped her stable walking and she stood chatting to her new friend

 

[AFB]

Yes, friends horse was much more settled whilst on box rest - beforehand he had to have one of his neighbours either side kept in for company.

 

[rabatsa]

My mare loved having her mirror.

 

[[59668]]

Ok that settles it! Yard owner has said I am ok to put one up and I have ordered one from ebay

 

[Cowpony]

Didn't work for mine. She's quite bright and realised within about 2 seconds that it wasn't a real horse

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Mine falls asleep facing his and was fascinated by the ones in the school, on tiptoes trying to see 'the other horse'. To be fair, I don't think he's particularly bright!

 

[kc921]

Didn't effect mine either, he weaves and has separation anxiety when on box rest.
He didn't even look at it ?

 

[GreyDot]

Mine loves his. He thinks his friend is very handsome. Regularly have to clean it as he licks it.

 

[milliepops]

Didn't work for mine. She's quite bright and realised within about 2 seconds that it wasn't a real horse

same! the one time I could have done with her being a bit dim

 

[DizzyDoughnut]

There is a Window next to my field gate and in the morning when the light is in the right place it is like a mirror. Every morning when we go through the gate my pony looks shocked and stops to say hello to himself, admittedly he's clearly not the brightest of sparks but I think if he had one in his stable he'd quite enjoy spending time talking to himself!