Shires Equine Scratcher
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About TRIXIE:Welcome to TRIXIE world. A harmonious life together with pets has been the focus of their attention for more than 40 years now. At TRIXIE you can find the right products, ideas and information for your very special relationship to your ... Living outdoors is best for horses and itching is a fact of life for pastured equines. Taking care of itches through rubbing and scratching is healthy. It’s part of your horse’s self maintenance behaviors – things like grooming that they do to take care of their bodies. At certain times of year, especially during shedding season or when insects are active, horses are even itchier than usual. First, gather your materials and supplies. And you won’t need much: this enrichment is really simple. You will need:
Equine Scratcher | Free UK Delivery Available at EQUUS Equine Scratcher | Free UK Delivery Available at EQUUS
There are many reasons racehorses get scratched from a race. Some are understandable, and others are not so much. This article discusses the many reasons why racehorses get scratched from competition. Horses get scratched when they’re lame. None of my horses like being groomed with a stiff curry like this, but it’s perfect for a scratching post, or affixing to the side of barn, or along the top of a railing or stall door. When creating a scratching post or area for your horses, you can choose from some great professional solutions, or you can utilize old brushes, curries and grooming massage tools. Or, you can buy acupressure pads and massage bath mats (designed for humans) and use those. Or, a mix of any of these can also work well.The key to this activity is to teach your horse to bring their itchy parts to you. To do this, act like a human scratching post: don’t move around! Stand in one spot and scratch a few inches of skin at a time. This activity involves a bit of subtle, low-key training. By developing communication between you and your horse, you’ll get an effective and fun scratching experience. They’ll learn to give consent for scratching if they want it, where they’re itchy, and when they’d like you to stop. DIY freestanding wood scratching posts should be anchored deep in the ground and set in concrete. They’ll need to take the whole weight of your horse, so don’t skimp on the installation!
Why Are Racehorses Scratched? Secrets At The Starting Gates? Why Are Racehorses Scratched? Secrets At The Starting Gates?
The Equine Scratcher is made of a durable, textured panel that can be mounted to stall walls and pasture posts. This long lasting durable horse scratcher is made of a polyethylene material and measures 10.5″ x 25″. When horses scratch each other, they not only reach itchy places they can’t get on their own. Mutual grooming is a strong relationship-building behavior for your horse and helps strengthen the bonds in their herd. For polish and additional safety, you can sand down the hard edges of the board. I’m using an orbital sander, but sandpaper will work fine too: Optional Step: Pre Drill Holes for Installing the BoardItchiness happens year round, but is especially intense in summer when insects are active. At this time of year, your horse may return to their scratching station over and over to get relief – resulting in property damage. Horses Scratching Can Cause Injury The DIY horse scratching board works outdoors, too. Here, place it near the areas your horse already scratches. All deliveries within mainland England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are via a parcel or courier service between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday – Friday. We do not dispatch on weekends or bank holidays.
Scratch Your Horse | Scratching Session for Itchy How to Scratch Your Horse | Scratching Session for Itchy
Brushes with flat, smooth tops are necessary for this project because they’ll lie flat against the board. If you use another type of brush, make sure it has a flat top and fairly short bristles. How many brushes? Self-care, technically called self-maintenance, is how horses maintain their bodies. Scratching against objects is an important self-maintenance behavior. It helps horses groom their hair and skin, along with rolling on the ground, scratching themselves with their teeth and hooves, and having a mutual grooming session. Sometimes trainers “late scratch” a horse for reasons not approved by the racing commission. For example, a trainer enters a horse into a claiming race to “steal a purse.” You can read about claiming races here.All horses are strong and can lean into your scratching with a lot of force. A scratching session can be a real workout! To enjoy this activity most, keep your knees bent slightly. If your horse is really itchy and wants a lot of pressure, leaning in with one leg in front of the other works great. Cocofiber mats and textured rubber floor mats make great scratching stations for horses. You can also try different brushes, offering various textures for your horse to choose from. Install them on a board like this post’s DIY idea, or on a post or tree trunk.
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