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Post by chickflick1066 on Jan 29, 2008 13:50:31 GMT -1
The bad pony kicked her loaner this morning, and now I feel incredibly guilty... Apparently Aunty was doing the usual morning check of both horses (she has a big lad too) with the head torch whilst Stumpy was naughty, tummy and legs check, when Stumpy purposefully turned around and booted Aunty with her back hoof. Luckily Stumpy is unshod as she could've done some real damage on her knee/thigh. Aunty's asked me to advise her on how to treat Stumpy now, but I'm not entirely sure how to go about it...do we leave Stumpy in peace to carry on being a moody mare whilst feeding, or do we MAKE her behave whilst eating? Would appreciate some advice..Stumpy is usually 100%, and it's a bit upsetting to hear that she's kicked Aunty, cos she treats her with all the love in the world. BAD BAD pony  |
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Post by harveydales on Jan 29, 2008 15:16:24 GMT -1
I don't know if the others would agree with me, but I would not interfere with a horse whilst it is eating unless you know it doesn't mind. I think Stumpy's reaction was quite normal, especially considerng the headtorch. Personally, I would leave her in peace while she eats. If she misbehaves in other circumstances, then that is a different matter.
I do see to my horses rugs etc while they are eating BUT I know they are OK about it. When I'm around them in the dark with my head torch I am very careful about what I do. I would always make sure they are aware of my presence before diving in to do something. I would do the leg check after Stumpy's eaten and if in doubt, put the headcolar on first so she can be controlled easier.
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jan 29, 2008 15:54:21 GMT -1
Yep I agree with Pam, I check Daisy while she is eating but it is in daylight and she doesn't mind, but they can be a bit funny with the headtorch - it must make you look like a one eyed monster
I wouldn't like someone fussing about me while I was eating, need to concentrate on my nosh lol ;D
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Post by chickflick1066 on Jan 29, 2008 16:38:35 GMT -1
Well she'd shown no aggression in the previous 3-4 months of Aunty doing this. Just seems bizarre why she would suddenly do it, after being comfortable with it.
I personally left her to eat, but Aunty had managed to get her out of the food aggression mood - but Grumpy Stumpy is back!
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Post by ccc on Jan 30, 2008 8:28:04 GMT -1
Could she be in season? Its been so warm lately that she could have started cycling early and be feeling grumpy because of that!
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Post by chickflick1066 on Jan 30, 2008 13:00:24 GMT -1
Oh that's possible.
I must admit, I'm a bit clueless about cycles, and Aunty owns a gelding so has never had to deal with hormonal mares! Ha x
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Post by Rachel on Jan 31, 2008 9:59:10 GMT -1
fusch is pretty much in season every 2weeks in summer and came into season yest as its been quite warm.
I leave mine when eating, whilst you eat you wouldnt want anyone to be prodding and looking you over. Mine do show manners, wait, told off if they try to get there. Are they fed in a field together? Could be because the other one was getting abit closer etc?
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Post by katiejane1 on Feb 17, 2008 17:19:49 GMT -1
yup Nancy was in season two weeks ago- she normally is off during the winter that said apart form being even messier in the stable than normal and getting dirty back legs you can't tell. No PMT from her- so just me to watch out for.
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