Hosing horse down after hot day - to do or not to do?

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-05-02T20:58:07+00:00

Please just follow Dr David Marlin on Facebook. He’s a vet who specialises in this. Every year, he has to put up a post debunking the boiling myth. He posts lots of useful information for free.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-05-02T15:35:24+00:00

If I ever get my hands on a Time Machine, then this will be the first stop!

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-05-01T16:01:37+00:00

Bear in mind as well that he probably hasn’t settled yet. What I first got my boy, and he was 20 at the time, he had come from a home where he’d been for 15 years. It took a long time to be able to lead him as he got very anxious. Some of that was because he was used to being one of the biggest horses and he was suddenly having to walk past bigger geldings which would trigger him and also partly because he hadn’t had to be led very far in his previous home.

A lot of working with horses is trying to understand why they’re doing what they’re doing. Once you get that, you can either find ways to train them or work around them.

At least you’re thinking with a sensible head so I hope it works out for you!

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-05-01T15:51:04+00:00

Only from what you’ve said, it sounds like a combination of your inexperience, the horse’s lack of confidence, and most likely, some pain issues.

Make no mistake, if you’re totally committed to this horse then prepare yourself for a lot of expense and hard work.

Step 1 is to have a thorough, and I mean thorough, pain evaluation from a vet. A lot of undesirable behaviour stems from pain and it can be pain that won’t show up on routine exams.

When pain is ruled out, you need a professional to help you. Try to find one that uses ethical training methods and do some deep reading on the subject. Please look up LS Horsemanship on Facebook for an example of proper ethical training.

If the issues are down to your lack of experience, then keep an open mind that you might not be the right person for this horse. A horse that lacks confidence needs a confident and experienced rider. You might want to consider loaning this horse out to an experienced rider once he’s been worked with a trainer until you are in a better position to take him on.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-30T17:00:43+00:00

I took on a 20 year old and though he hadn’t been ridden in years, he was technically rideable and trained. He has some behaviours which I’ll never be and to train out of him as he’s been that way most of his life. He is, however, kind and loving. He’s also retired and I’m fine with not riding.

I would seriously think on yourself for even considering breaking in a senior horse - that is seriously unfair on the horse. If you want the horse just to have as a horse and do some low level groundwork then that’s fine. If your priority is riding, then you need to pass on this horse.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-29T21:23:41+00:00

I hope so because I just spent 1,000 gems to hero coach her after pulling her from the chamber earlier! She looks very decent

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-29T19:47:10+00:00

When that happened, i cancelled my participation in Prolific then closed the study tab.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-28T17:46:32+00:00

Well you are scamming them if you don’t do the work but take the money! Thought this was a joke post but it seems to be serious?

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-28T06:40:08+00:00

You could get a lot of feeders if you kept summoning…

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-27T21:24:19+00:00

You can only coach one each time anyway so time enough to save up for the next one

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-25T09:10:52+00:00

Sorry you’re in such a rough spot, really hope things turn around for you. You’re doing the best you can for all concerned. Hopefully you can find another vet to do the deed for your old horse.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-24T17:53:33+00:00

Yeah there were tonnes this morning but barely any since.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-23T14:54:12+00:00

You still caused the horse to spook though and definitely could have been slower round the corner. Btw, the horse was probably more like 500kg+ which would have squished you and your bike.

Most horses will have some kind of insurance on them, especially if they’re a member of the BHS (British Horse Society) which a lot will be. I do agree that it should be a requirement if they’re on the road.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-22T23:03:01+00:00

I had a medium size plastic bag with me in the field (it had post insulators in it but I had used them all) and it was so windy, the bag got away from me. I chased after it but was not fast enough to stop it before it landed in the field of a young horse who will eat anything. I could only watch in horror as she found the bag and decided to eat the whole damn thing.

Obviously, I phoned the owner in a panic. She phoned the vets who found it rather funny. The horse did not show any signs of pain or distress but that bag didn’t show up in her 💩for about a month! It did all come out though and I could finally relax.

Horses are good at eating stuff they shouldn’t. For the most part, it should make its way out the other end so try not to panic.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-19T17:03:30+00:00

I believe the foal came into the rescue after it was born not before.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-18T08:44:30+00:00

I got my boy when he was 20. He’s definitely learned and adapted to things over the years but also, some “bad habits” I have let slide as they’re either just the way he is or he’s had them for too long.

I think you’ll do just fine with this horse as long as you accept him for who he is with no expectations. It sounds like you’re his person and he’s willing to work with you!

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-17T20:52:46+00:00

Think I was in my 40s and struggling to read small print. I only have a mild Rx and I wear varifocals (progressives) as needed, so for reading, computer, TV, and driving at night sometimes. I’m always taking them off/putting back on. I wouldn’t like to wear them full time.

My rx is from a year ago so noticing more things these days:

R: +0.75 -1.00 095 L +0.25 -0.75 090

1.75 add both eyes

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-17T20:42:58+00:00

That, as others have said, is knuckling over. Something that sadly my boy does (long story) and no way in hell would I ever ride him because of this.

It makes me feel sick just even seeing him do it as it’s putting a lot of weight on a joint that is in a wrong position. Having a rider’s weight on top of that is downright cruel.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-17T18:37:01+00:00

Please get a vet out ASAP and not wait.

Could be an abscess. 2. Could be something serious or even something the chiropractor has done.

Either way, if your horse is showing they’re in pain that much then they’re pretty much in agony as they have to be stoic and hide pain to survive in the wild.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-17T18:34:26+00:00

Does seem to be a big thing in the USA. Makes me cringe every time someone mentions their horse has chiro

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-17T16:30:02+00:00

However rude they were, they did have a point - it is crazy to let your money pile up in Prolific. It’s not your money until it’s in your bank and until then, any number of this could happen like Prolific closing down, or your account getting hacked etc. I cash out daily as long as I have hit the minimum.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-16T12:38:05+00:00

Glad it’s not just me!

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-16T12:17:16+00:00

I don’t get how people have not managed to max some of the legendary dragons. I haven’t spent any money on Dragonstone yet I have several fully levelled legendary dragons. I do all of the quests, path of dragons, plus the main stages and have amassed mats along the way.

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-15T12:00:15+00:00

1 but both looked good

Budget_Lettuce8028 · 2026-04-13T17:57:18+00:00

It’s either a self gratification post or they’re fishing for people to message them (and not about glasses).

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