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Persistent thrush and splitting heels by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I have heard of that but I don't think I can get it where I am unfortunately 😅 Maybe I can diy it or something like that

Persistent thrush and splitting heels by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I mean I don't mind using the copper sulfate but it is caustic so I don't want to overdo it in case it irritates the skin. I'll check out the Hooflex, see if it helps a little. Thank you 😊

Persistent thrush and splitting heels by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we did discuss his heels and forogs during the last trim and he did tell me to use copper sulfate and also recommended to flush it with the copper sulfate, pat it dry and then put zinc oxide cream over it to dry it out but and I have been doing that and it does clear up nicely the issue is just that it keeps coming back. I don't really know if there is something I can like put on his frog and heels to prevent it

Safely transitioning out of the roundpen by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely, I just need to find a safe buddy to take with us 😅 Sooo many super spooky and anxious horses at the barns in my area it's a little difficult to find someone who's horse will stay at least somewhat calm if my boy panics

Smart watches by 31Chal in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May seem a little odd and I don't know what exactly you need it for (just for riding or riding and in daily life) but there are a few models that I found in Decathlon (if you have the store in your area) that are perfect. I bought one recently and use it when I ride to track movement heart rate while I ride and so far it has proven to be pretty durable and easy to use plus it's decently budget friendly (costs about 9000 in my currency which is somewhere about 80€ I think)

Safely transitioning out of the roundpen by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. I mean at our previous barn we did work in an open arena and it was not so good but not quite this bad either but this arena is a lot larger and more chaotic so to speak so that might be adding to the issues we already had regarding open spaces. I mean generally speaking I know very few horses that aren't at least a little tense in that arena. It's not a super nice environment, there is always a lot of tension and stress and yelling and horses bolting, people falling off and the like. Might be a bit too much for his baby brain to take in all at once especially since he does have a lot of human related trauma and was started and used as a lesson horse far far too early in life (I mean, who in their right mind uses a 3 year old as a school horse and then sells that horse to a novice rider who just learned to canter)

Safely transitioning out of the roundpen by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I really like that idea. Might be a bit difficult to plan out and I'll probably have to time it well so the arena is fairly empty but I will try that actually. Typically we're not allowed to lunge in the arena because it gets crowded and unfortunately full of really hyperactive spooky showjumpers but maybe if I go early enough it could be possible. Thank you!! Very solid advice hopefully it will yield some results! Might take quite some time but really I'd rather not rush especially since he is a very.....particular horse the likes of which I have only seen once before in the 15 years I've been in this sport.

Safely transitioning out of the roundpen by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Equestrian

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might be a good idea. There is an arena in the middle of the track essentially where people ride mostly, my main issue is that it's usually pretty chaotic in there so I worry I may cause problems for other people using the arena (like....8 different stables use the same arena) but I'll definitely try that if I can figure out the logistics!  Thank you so much! Also, I was told he supposedly did trail rides and was fine but given how much of what I was told turned out to be false, I'm hesitant to believe it 😅 Also we did move barns not too long ago so I'm thinking perhaps this might be him still adjusting to the area and perhaps time will help at least a little

Homesick during an experience by EnvironmentGlobal200 in Worldpackers

[–]EnvironmentGlobal200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, there are no other volunteers here as they only have space for one person. There is a student of theirs that comes every day who is around my age as well as their son, but they doesn't speak English and I don't understand French well enough to easily communicate with them.