tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post5224519344152772856..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Part III: My (theoretical) barn turnout rulesStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-9994396867831252202012-07-08T14:24:26.928-04:002012-07-08T14:24:26.928-04:00You know, it's funny. My horses live out in a ...You know, it's funny. My horses live out in a large paddock with a large run-in and I have far fewer injuries or issues than most people with horses that are stalled, even part-time ... hands down!! Their legs are tougher, they're hardy, they don't go bonkers at "turn-out" time and risk injuring themselves (because there IS no turn-out time when they're always out). I Friesianwelshxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559821379568055421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-40443056161070891202012-07-08T08:57:44.070-04:002012-07-08T08:57:44.070-04:00I was at a barn where they chased my horse as soon...I was at a barn where they chased my horse as soon as they unclipped his lead - the reasoning - "he's so pretty when he runs." needless to say this caused many a problem - until I caught them doing this I wondered on the occasional times I led him out for turnout what the heck was his need to get away so fast? At one point he broke my finger trying to get away. Needless to say we Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-25893454037117698082012-07-07T18:51:20.015-04:002012-07-07T18:51:20.015-04:00Our barn rules:
- Horses live out with access to ...Our barn rules:<br /><br />- Horses live out with access to stalls. All weather, all seasons.<br />- Blankets removed or put on as needed but all blankets are turn out blankets.<br />- No bell boots, no boots, preferably no shoes<br /><br />We keep it simple and the horses have been very healthy. I've been at my current barn for 10+ years and have found my horses are more, well, durable than Liz Goldsmithhttp://www.equineink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-70630573768600644902012-07-07T15:16:04.227-04:002012-07-07T15:16:04.227-04:00The answer is: Static. Dryer sheets alleviate stat...The answer is: Static. Dryer sheets alleviate static.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79810887081767394182012-07-07T15:05:26.587-04:002012-07-07T15:05:26.587-04:00Yes! I'm asking too. Although I did just hear ...Yes! I'm asking too. Although I did just hear in the news this is a good mosquito repellant for humans.V. Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207894774400070699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79553008307268699882012-07-07T12:51:02.264-04:002012-07-07T12:51:02.264-04:00After winning the lottery, I would include fencing...After winning the lottery, I would include fencing that does not allow my horse to eat grass through the fence and rub out his mane along with a manure vacuum and personnel to work it!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-2472882472510886602012-07-07T08:18:47.101-04:002012-07-07T08:18:47.101-04:00Well, my approach with the turnout hog would be th...Well, my approach with the turnout hog would be the same as for folks who do laundry and leave it in the washer at shared facilities. Dump on top of washer/dryer/wherever convenient and go about your business. Horse goes in stall, my horse goes out, problem solved!Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-33707002086651248152012-07-07T08:16:40.513-04:002012-07-07T08:16:40.513-04:00My pet peeve regarding turnout when I boarded at p...My pet peeve regarding turnout when I boarded at public barns that no "dedicated turnout pens" was the owner who would turn out the horse and then leave for parts unknown--the dreaded "Turnout Hog," in other words. I've seen barns with multiple round pens or turnout pens so boarders can clean their stalls without "supervision" (;o) but if the facilities are "TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-45597240887345056282012-07-06T23:35:57.094-04:002012-07-06T23:35:57.094-04:00But I must ask - wiping down with dryer sheets bef...But I must ask - wiping down with dryer sheets before blanketing? I have never heard of it.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369843518823655377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-1273886045211159042012-07-06T19:10:41.679-04:002012-07-06T19:10:41.679-04:00Yep, a nice large paddock attached to every stall ...Yep, a nice large paddock attached to every stall so horses can be giving free choice turnout all the time.<br /><br />Group/herd turnout can be handled according to posted rules. <br /><br />I really don't like keeping horses in their stalls unless it's absolutely necessary.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80667066147524682112012-07-06T13:54:52.415-04:002012-07-06T13:54:52.415-04:00One barn I was at had a really great system for de...One barn I was at had a really great system for determining blanketing and turnout. It was posted clearly in the barn aisle so there were never any questions.<br /><br />Horses were turned out UNLESS:<br /> * there was more than a 40% chance of rain<br /> * thunderstorms were predicted<br /> * horses left deep hoof prints in the dirt (e.g. if it was muddy)<br /><br />They had some sort of formulajenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-26689843045583590312012-07-06T13:40:14.519-04:002012-07-06T13:40:14.519-04:00* Bad manners when leading-- non-optional training...* Bad manners when leading-- non-optional training fees apply (but horse gets to go out)<br /> (I'll think of more soon)Stilllearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563077467348752977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-585255490146942442012-07-06T13:32:07.630-04:002012-07-06T13:32:07.630-04:00All horses requiring brushing boots for turnout wi...All horses requiring brushing boots for turnout will be provided with two pairs to allow for washing (by the owner) and/or drying.<br /><br />All horses will be provided with two turnout rugs (or suitable combination alternative) of each weight to enable adequate drying between wears in case of very heavy rain.<br /><br />All horses will be provided with a suitable selction of turnout rugs takinggemmahttp://www.almostalwaysthinking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65246615185257957012012-07-06T13:02:12.185-04:002012-07-06T13:02:12.185-04:00How about not allowing horses to be "Chased&q...How about not allowing horses to be "Chased" into turnout? Been to TONS of barns where they open all the stall doors and then run the whole herd (of 30 horses!) out of the barn towards their respective paddocks, down an "alley" of hot single-strand wire fencing! INSANE! Thankfully, I found a place that leads them in and out, two at a time!Sand.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04371583910189754998noreply@blogger.com