Static build up - shocking poor horse !

[Spangles]

Will wearing disposable thin rubber gloves eliminate me zapping my poor horse ?
ie been wetting my hands before I touch him but they dry so quickly !

Would natural fibre grooming brushes help too ? It’s got to the stage where I can’t touch him without him turning away or lifting his head up & out of the way. It’s so upsetting !

 

[Spangles]

Apparently not as too thin ...
Any other ideas? I’m considering an antic static bracelet but a bit sceptic about those too !

 

[cauda equina]

What sort of shoes do you wear?
I had some Croc type things which seemed to make static much worse

 

[poiuytrewq]

Is it after removing a rug?

 

[AmyMay]

If it’s whilst removing a rug, you’ve got to ‘ground‘ the horse first. So undo the buckles, then place a hand on the horse and then remove the rug (whilst still touching the horse).

 

[LittleBayCob]

I do this wearing a particular t shirt if I'm grooming/doing something which involves a lot of torso movement - I now stick to natural fibres for myself, was already using the Haas brushes for pony!

 

[Shay]

I get static from removing some types of rugs - I "ground" the way AmyMay suggests to minimise it. Leather footwear helps, natural materials for your clothing rather than nylon / polyester. Natural fibre brushes if it is happeneing whilst grooming.

 

[LegOn]

I get electric shocks from everything - even my sink!! Its really sore I used to shock my poor dog, but thankfully not the horse! Dont know why!

I ground myself regularly & it helps - I take off my shoes & socks and walk around on the bare grass for a minute! I read it somewhere but it works for me! I do it about once a week!!!

 

[Spangles]

I get electric shocks from everything - even my sink!! Its really sore I used to shock my poor dog, but thankfully not the horse! Dont know why!

I ground myself regularly & it helps - I take off my shoes & socks and walk around on the bare grass for a minute! I read it somewhere but it works for me! I do it about once a week!!!

I’ve bought an earthling/ grounding sheet to help with sleep/ inflammation etc so maybe that will help in time too