tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post8116110486218431527..comments2023-05-18T04:06:32.186-04:00Comments on Calm, Forward, Straight: At the barn #25 - More blanketing issues / How about using some common sense...Calm, Forward, Straighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-50899733991619310482010-12-07T11:42:11.381-05:002010-12-07T11:42:11.381-05:00That's got to be tough, a constant tension if ...That's got to be tough, a constant tension if they are not caring for the horse consistently and with good sense. They could at least read/try to learn. Character matters. No need to apologize for being justifiably upset.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482659005625818604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-60916596351187971962010-12-06T19:48:36.076-05:002010-12-06T19:48:36.076-05:00Kate-
I have found blanketing confusing as well, ...Kate-<br /><br />I have found blanketing confusing as well, but am comfortable with my plan for this year. Less blankets (unless it's raining) and more hay.<br /><br />I think there is a well meaning tendency to over-do with blankets...Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-82443803602917098962010-12-06T19:44:12.021-05:002010-12-06T19:44:12.021-05:00Carol-
I'm with you. Everything I "know&...Carol-<br /><br />I'm with you. Everything I "know" was passed along to me from more experienced horsewomen. I always appreciate getting the benefit of other peoples' experience :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-48697434914830403042010-12-06T19:42:21.151-05:002010-12-06T19:42:21.151-05:00Arlene-
Those are great suggestions - thank you!Arlene-<br /><br />Those are <b>great</b> suggestions - thank you!Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-36171799192409618042010-12-06T19:40:31.962-05:002010-12-06T19:40:31.962-05:00Annette-
I'm going the fleece under the rain ...Annette-<br /><br />I'm going the fleece under the rain sheet route myself. Good point about the washability factor :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-83471282336889884722010-12-06T11:15:56.037-05:002010-12-06T11:15:56.037-05:00It's hard when people just don't know, and...It's hard when people just don't know, and when they find out they know, they get defensive. A lot of people get confused by blankets/sheets and when/how to blanket or not, and the distinction between a (not waterproof or even resistant) stable blanket and a turnout blanket. And then sometimes people are just plain cheap, to their horse's detriment. That's one of the hardest things in a boarding environment, particularly if the barn owner/manager doesn't step up and provide leadership.<br /><br />Does someone have a used sheet and turnout that would work for him, and fit him, that they could offer to sell to his owner?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-11600025355673914662010-12-06T09:38:51.321-05:002010-12-06T09:38:51.321-05:00Wow, Grey Horse Matters has such great ideas. For ...Wow, Grey Horse Matters has such great ideas. For Cowboy's sake I hope you don't give up. Poor thing.<br />When I came back to horse ownership and care a few years ago I really appreciated advice (still do), so maybe the friendly but direct advice route would work too?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-30149134905255701722010-12-06T09:03:13.414-05:002010-12-06T09:03:13.414-05:00Not snarky at all. It's so hard to try and edu...Not snarky at all. It's so hard to try and educate people tactfully who aren't willing to learn. We had this same problem when we had boarders. I can't give you any advice because I'm not sure it would help but I'll try. Between the two of us my daughter was the more tactful . Some people just don't get it and if you say something they get defensive. They think they are doing the best for their horses even if you know differently. We always tried to show by example too or would say things like: "this has always seemed to work out really well for our horses" or something like that. <br /><br />About the blanketing we used to post a temperature, weather condition chart (easily seen) with suggestions for how to blanket in different conditions. You could try that. Also, how about posting articles about how important warm-up and turnout is to a horse. You could make a sort of collage in frames on one wall of the barn. Sort of a 'you don't have to say anything to get your message across tactful thought'. You could do a barn rules one too so they don't think the blanketing,warm-up etc is directed at them. Or a bulletin board as a special new feature for New Year's.<br /><br />Good luck, keep your cool.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-36493429510843732512010-12-06T00:36:00.066-05:002010-12-06T00:36:00.066-05:00It's hard for people to understand that horses...It's hard for people to understand that horses have a different thermostat than we do. Personally, I love layering a cotton or fleece sheet with a waterproof rain sheet. I have total control over warmth - which varies from the mid 20s to the 40s here - and BONUS, the underwear is washable. Good luck with the boarders. ...but I'm not holding my breath. It seems like those who know a lot, keep quiet and the ones who don't are experts. sigh.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.com