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Post by Pam on Mar 18, 2008 14:20:22 GMT -5
I second the twitch. And third taking her out of the crossties, they're just plain too dangerous with an unhappy horse that needs to be worked on. Back her into a corner of her stall, for most horses that is their safety zone and they'll be much calmer. If you have a one-man humane twitch you'll be amazed at how suddenly tractable she becomes. You put the twitch on, wait about two-three minutes for the endorphins to kick in and VOILA, instant manners! I have this set since I do most work by myself. www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=2e87c5d0-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5 |
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Post by juliab on Mar 18, 2008 16:24:22 GMT -5
I agree that a twitch is a good idea. I use the old fashioned kind: a 3 foot long wooden handle with two holes drilled into one end and a piece of cord looped through. I made it myself. We use it for live cover or inseminations and palpations and for giving those first three sets of vaccinations to weanlings. Makes things go a lot more smoothly. I never use cross ties. I prefer the way it is done on the track with one tie in the stall.
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Post by TeachU2Ride on Mar 18, 2008 17:29:10 GMT -5
If she's not already getting any, I'd try bute therapy to alleviate some of the pain she may be in. It might help her relax enough to let you work on her without stress.
For long-term issues, I would take the time to habituate the horse to treatment. For short term like this, I'd simply use a rope twitch. You can have it on, the wound irrigated and the twitch back off in a lick of the time it's taking you to go through the process now. I would ask someone to help, since you're not quick on your feet.
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Post by Lam9 on Mar 18, 2008 19:49:15 GMT -5
She did much better today! I moved her to a stall instead of the crossties. The good thing about Mimi is that she doesn't typically just explode, she let's you know she pissed long before she acts out. So I knew if I had to worry about spinning and kicking, she would build up to it and then I could get help.
But I used a warm sponge to get the area really soggy and kept my hand with her head when she moved. And she got LOTS of carrots. Drainage tract cleaned today, we will see how tomorrow goes.
Good info on the twitch too, thanks!
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Post by filly on Mar 18, 2008 23:42:48 GMT -5
"..simply use a rope twitch." Just a little reminder. Make SURE your rope twitch is not old. I was using a really nice rope twitch on a polo pony once while roaching the mane and clipping the face. The twitch BROKE and I ended up on the ground with the horse stepping on me before I even KNEW I was on the ground. I really like the metal twitches that have the little rope at the bottom. Then no worries with the rope breaking, disconnecting, etc.  |
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