tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post7445913804281563814..comments2024-01-06T11:22:03.305-08:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: It is our horses that have it right!Jami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-26911188836613215342010-01-06T19:22:28.839-08:002010-01-06T19:22:28.839-08:00Great suggestions on my tail chewing problem. The ...Great suggestions on my tail chewing problem. The colt seems to be over his bout of colic but still, last night made a further attempt to redecorate his neighbors tail. We are starting to think he was a barbor in his former life. We have his neighbors tails doused in "no chew" and he now has stall toys, but we are moving to "hot wire" this weekend if the other things don't work. I really hope this is just a phase, he is only 3 and 1/2. I have also suggested the kelp supplement to his owner. And I am also going to try the Irish Spring Soap idea.<br /><br />Geeze maybe he needs a teething ring! Here is to a relaxed, peaceful and happy 2010 filled with the little joys and simple pleasures. And no more tail chewing!Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-53825083107283511202010-01-06T09:32:24.984-08:002010-01-06T09:32:24.984-08:00My boss swears the irish spring soap is the nastie...My boss swears the irish spring soap is the nastiest stuff and you can use it to keep a horse from cribbing on things. Maybe it would work for tails?gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116128687769268871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-13360577437041499492010-01-05T19:50:03.970-08:002010-01-05T19:50:03.970-08:00My mare is a tail chewer. I had an animal psychic ...My mare is a tail chewer. I had an animal psychic give her a reading and asked about the chewing. She said, at least in my mare's case, it's like nail chewing - a bad habit that she probably won't stop. Right now, she's in a box stall. I'd rather have her in a pipe stall, but she can't have neighbors. It seems no one wants a horse with a bald tail - go figure!Gayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-75832345383785926012010-01-05T16:34:00.961-08:002010-01-05T16:34:00.961-08:00We use Thorvin kelp and feed it to our horses, cat...We use Thorvin kelp and feed it to our horses, cattle and goats. I believe mineral supplements are really important in human diets as well.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-25379850313410323032010-01-05T15:27:01.045-08:002010-01-05T15:27:01.045-08:00Tail chewing is relatively common, but this is the...Tail chewing is relatively common, but this is the first time I've heard of a horse colicking because of it. Usually all the concern is for the horses that got "chewed", and who look awful (!) That said the only cure I ever knew was to deny the chewer access to tails. Sometimes it seems to be a phase--they do it for awhile and then they quit. I hope your colt is doing OK, Terri.Laura Crumhttp://www.lauracrum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-12770888853307963642010-01-05T14:29:43.085-08:002010-01-05T14:29:43.085-08:00I ended up sick throughout the whole holidays and ...I ended up sick throughout the whole holidays and new year...bummer! maybe too much stressing over having everything holiday perfect...new year resolution: live in the moment, celebrate even small achievements & have fun...i need to stop taking life so seriously....EcoLicious Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872571045236762447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-68090062237505909202010-01-05T07:38:36.372-08:002010-01-05T07:38:36.372-08:00Thanks for the ideas on the tail chewing, the colt...Thanks for the ideas on the tail chewing, the colt gets daily turnout but we are getting him toys in case its boredom. He seems to do it primarily at night. <br /><br />Great idea Susan on the Kelp. We are going to try that. Do you have a particular source/brand that you recommend?<br /><br />Glad to hear you are back in the saddle Jami, that is something I take for granted. I assume you are iceing her leg? Do you know anyone in your area with a Game Ready machine. It is an ice/compression machine for leg rehab in horses. I have one and it works incredibly well. You can rent them, I think, as well.<br /><br />And Fantastic Voyager, I would give your baby a bran mash loaded with mineral oil just in case. I would also spray the tails on her new neighbors because I have been tod that once a baby starts chewing, they will do it again if given the chance. Evidently in can be like cribbing and release and endorfin response.<br /><br />Make it a great day all!Terri Rocovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222380250153504890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-62440405870918910032010-01-04T19:15:10.236-08:002010-01-04T19:15:10.236-08:00Yes, horses do have the right life, don't they...Yes, horses do have the right life, don't they? <br /><br />That makes me worry about my filly because she chewed her mother's tail off. A couple of weeks ago I separated them for weaning and she hasn't touched the other horse's tails so I hope it was a passing phase.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-86303658627777964252010-01-04T19:08:02.253-08:002010-01-04T19:08:02.253-08:00I'm all for slowing down and enjoying life.
As...I'm all for slowing down and enjoying life.<br />As for the tail chewer, I wonder if he's lacking something nutrition-wise. You could try adding kelp to his diet in case it's minerals that he's craving. If nothing else, it will improve his overall health.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-10096561387814121262010-01-04T19:02:35.529-08:002010-01-04T19:02:35.529-08:00Hey, Teri,
Great to see you back. I do have NY...Hey, Teri,<br /><br />Great to see you back. I do have NY's resolutions. I'm going to ride my horse at least 4 days a week. And, yes, as of tonight I'm back in the saddle. I rode 20 minutes. My mare seemed fine. Her leg is still swollen, but she was rarin' to go.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-29796543015412433992010-01-04T15:56:43.004-08:002010-01-04T15:56:43.004-08:00Enjoy! That's my word for 2010. I have every...Enjoy! That's my word for 2010. I have everything I've ever wanted, now I get to appreciate it every day.<br /><br />As for the horse is a tail eater - is he bored and needing more turn-out?KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07161356002403934870noreply@blogger.com