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leslie christian
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Username: Leslie1
Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 9, 2006 - 1:23 pm: |   |
Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone knows of a protective type boot to be used in turnout. My filly likes to paw the fence. We are going to electrify the fence at nose level to keep her away but I would still like to put a boot on her to protect her legs. The turnout is large and has lots of stickers.... thx |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 16822
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 6:42 am: | |
Rather than place a boot on the horse, if possible, it would be best to mow the stickers.
DrO |
leslie christian
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Username: Leslie1
Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 12:18 pm: | |
DrO
The boots would be to protect her foot from the fence. She has a bad habit of pawing, getting foot caught. Im electrifing fence nose high but afraid she still might paw. 2 weeks ago she got foot caught on stock gate bolt and cut her heel bulb. I tried shipping boots but they were fleeced lined, and the stickers stuck to them.... maybe the electric will be enough to keep her from pawing. THx! this website ROCKS!!!! |
Vicki Zaneis
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Username: Vickiann
Post Number: 382
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 12:35 pm: | |
You may want to consider running a second wire (one that will break if the horse gets into it) closer to the ground also, but use a charger strong enough to work through vegetation that might grow up and touch it. |
Diane Edmonds
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Username: Scooter
Post Number: 431
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 2:47 pm: | |
Hi Leslie, Why does she paw the fence? There usually is a reason. Does she do it at feed time? or is there another horse on the other side? or is the grass greener? I have one that paws the board fence at feed time, a couple cracks of the whip at him and a firm no, put an end to it. Now I just say no and he quits. As far as boots, would bell boots be high enough? Good Luck |
leslie christian
Member
Username: Leslie1
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 6:09 pm: | |
Hi Diane, Im not sure why she paws...other than shes young. She paws at feed time and I get after her like you do with yours. But I also see her out in the pasture at least 5 times a day with her foot dangling over the fence pipe. She has jollyballs and lick treats (lol). Im planning on getting another horse, Im hoping that might help keep her mind occupied. Whats bad is that 2 sides of the pasture are fenced with wire  . I wake up each morning afraid to look out there... |
Diane Edmonds
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Username: Scooter
Post Number: 432
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 8:01 pm: | |
Leslie another horse would probably do it, maybe she's bored. Can you offer free choice grass hay and spread it around? I'd be afraid to look also! My pawer only paws the wood paddock, he's scared of the hot wire, thankfully. |
leslie christian
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Username: Leslie1
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 10:12 pm: | |
Diane yes she gets free choice bermuda in different areas. Im glad to hear the hot wire is working with yours. I think (hope) it will with mine, but it wont go in for another month or so.
I swear its like having another toddler around lol gotta child proof the pasture. thx for the input diane |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 16832
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 - 6:32 am: | |
Leslie, I really don't think a boot is likely to prevent injury as it is often the back of the pastern that takes the brunt of such a injury. If the first strand does not do it, I like the idea of a second strand of HOT wire to discourage interaction.
DrO |
Erika L
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Username: Erika
Post Number: 491
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 - 8:58 am: | |
Leslie, I can sympathize. I had two yearling fillies that were very "footy" They had big pastures with plenty of grass, lots of company. I would look out and see them literally climbing the four board fencing!
As they got heavier it cost me a lot in broken boards. Ran hot wire around one paddock and left them in there for a while to break the habit.
So they started pawing in the water trough instead!! I think you're right, they are a little like puppies in their chewing stages...you hope you don't kill them before they outgrow it! |
