Tag: #Horses

Spooked Horses Explore Fullers

Following last night’s loud and heavy thunderstorm and a couple of hours before this morning’s Full moon, two beautiful horses, normally resident up Common Water Lane were spooked and found themselves eating the grass at the end of Fullers.

A resident of Fullers was out at approximately 2.30am walking his dog, when he thought he’d heard a hedgehog – residents themselves too up at Fullers 🙂 – “Instead two horses came out of the darkness chewing the grass. They were friendly and obviously used to dogs. I stood there for awhile before deciding to ring Police, which I did at 02.48hrs.” The resident waited with the horses outside No. 20, with his dog and a torch ready to alert any drivers turning into Fullers, concerned the horses would be injured.


Sometime after 3am, two police officers appeared stating they had had reports about horses walking along the road and asked whether the resident knew who they belonged to. “Surely if I knew, then I would go to the owner!! ” The resident mentioned he was aware of horses up Common Water Lane and a riding stable in Littlewindsor.  The police were unable to contact the stable as they only had an ansaphone response.  The police decided to drive the 6 minutes to Littlewindsor. The resident’s infirm knee had begun to swell with him standing for so long, so he decided to return to his home in the cul-de-sac of Fullers.  Both horses followed him and began eating the grass there!

Mark Grinter from Common Water Lane who owns the horses, stopped the resident on his 2nd dog walk to discuss the incident.  He had found his horses up Hollis Hill, in a field with the gate shut – he would like to convey his thanks to whoever secured them and put them there. He also called into the village shop to thank villagers and residents for their forebearance and understanding, Thank you!

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Does Your Horse Cough?

Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr Independent Equine Nutritionist has issued this warning to TAKE ACTION if your horse is coughing:
If your horse has a cough – even if it’s just a couple as you start trotting – take action.
Horses can have significant lung inflammation before they cough, so once they actually cough, there is a problem.
Any persistent cough needs veterinary attention, since its cause needs to be determined. If the cough is due to a dust/forage allergy, your horse may need medication as well as an environment change, and nowadays more effective inhaled medication is available, compared to the oral medication used in the past.
If your horse has dust/forage allergies (RAO, or recurrent airway obstruction, which used to be called COPD):
  • 🐴 Consider the amount of turnout (ideally maximise) and ventilation in the stable
  • 🐴 Ensure dust-free stable bedding and clean out the stable (including any banks) daily (no deep litter). Clean the walls and ceiling of the stable regularly
  • 🐴 Consider the forage both in the stable and outside in the pasture. Soak hay for at least 10 minutes, totally submerged, or feed haylage
  • 🐴 Add water to dampen dust in bucket feed
  • 🐴 Consider an antioxidant-rich respiratory supporting supplement

Never ignore a cough!

Photo: ‘Enzo‘, Natalie Frampton.

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Can You Help Accommodate 7 Horses?

A Pilsdon resident, Kelly Kimi is reaching out to neighouring villages with the following request:

“Hi everyone,
I’m looking for grazing for my small herd of 7 horses. Most are small ponies and live on fresh air, so I don’t need a huge field. 4-5 acres would suit us, although we have had much larger fields too.

Does anyone knows of anywhere nearby ?

I am tidy, knowledgeable, kind and committed to looking after my horse family. I have good references too.

Thanking people in advance, I can be reached by email on: kelimac_2000@yahoo.com.”

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Calming Spooked Pets On Fireworks Night

Loud bangs, explosions, unexpected noises and darker nights can all contribute to making your pet dog or cat feel extremely stressed and anxious.  The RSPCA estimate that 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks.

This year Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding a firework display at Broadwindsor’s Cricket Ground at 7pm on Friday, 5th November. Both Councillor Simon Christopher and Broadwindsor House have sponsored this event.

You may already know that your pet is scared of fireworks from previous years or you may have a new pet and this could be their first experience of fireworks.

Tips to calm dogs:

  • Walk them during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off.
  • Close windows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks.
  • Put on some music or tv to mask the firework sounds.
  • Create a quiet space where your dog can feel in control.
  • Create some hiding places around your home.

Cats:

  • Provide hiding places in your home.
  • Cats can become more stressed if they’re outside during fireworks.
  • Make sure your cats are microchipped in case they’re startled and escape outside.

There are medications (Pheromone diffusers, sprays and collars ) that can be prescribed and purchased, but they don’t have an immediate effect. Talk to your vet as far in advance of Fireworks Night as you can.

The morning after a nearby fireworks display, check your garden for any fallout or shrapnel which may pose a risk. Fireworks contain highly toxic ingredients that can be fatal to your pet if accidentally eaten, so remember to stay extra vigilant during fireworks season.

It’s not just animals in the home that can be scared of fireworks – horses can be too.

  • For top tips on keeping your horse safe and secure during the firework season – please follow the advice from the British Horse Society – Click HERE.

Please don’t let off fireworks in your garden – go to an organised display 🙂

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Why Give Way To Horses When Driving?

In our rural community, horses are adored and common place.   In 2020, there were 1,010 road safety incidents reported to the British Horse Society, 46 horses were killed with a further 118 horses and 130 riders injured on the roads.

Police Rural Crime TeamToday, the Dorset Rural Crime Team have released the following 15 minute video by Sergeant Owen Messenger, an officer from London who is unfamiliar with horses. He learns about the Dead Slow campaign from Alan Hiscox of the British Horse Society Safety Team and Dorset Police Constable, Heidi Moxam.  Can he then answer the question ‘Why should we give way to horses when driving?’. Please watch.

 

Operation Snap
Read more about Operation SNAP HERE.

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Monensin Toxicity In Dogs

Charter Veterinary Surgeons have issued this warning:

“MONENSIN TOXICITY IN DOGS

A warning from one of our Vets.

Last weekend we said good bye to Inca, our 3 year old ‘dog of a lifetime’ Labrador (photographed). Out on a local walk on a well trodden footpath (one we’ve walked for 10 years +) she picked up a kexxtone bolus containing monensin. Even though we managed to get it off her within seconds of her picking it up, she started vomiting and seizuring after 20 minutes of ingesting the toxin. After a long 48 hours of intensive treatment and the worst weekend of my life, she lost her battle and ended up passing away.

Please see photo of the boluses below. A kexxtone bolus is administered to a cow to release monensin in order to avoid certain metabolic diseases and to increase milk yield.

The boluses are meant to stay in the cows stomach for the duration of it’s life. Unfortunately some cows regurgitate the boluses so they end up on farmland. This leaves them open to dogs to pick them up.

We have since been to the farmer, who we know, to discuss what happened. We are not blaming the farmer as it was pure bad luck. But we want to prevent it happening to anyone else in the future. The farmer had NO clue that monensin is toxic to dogs, horses, wildlife etc. We have since asked our local farming community and had similar responses.

So here’s my advice:

FARMERS: please be aware of the toxic effects these can have on dogs, horses and wildlife. If using them then PLEASE keep an eye out for regurgitated ones or have warning signs up on footpaths where they might be present. Even if the cows are housed 24/7, the regurgitated boluses can end up being spread in the muck on fields. You also need to be aware of the risks for your own farm dogs so make sure they were well out of their reach.

DOG WALKERS: if walking on footpaths that go through farmland please keep an eye out for these. They’re not very commonly found but the consequences on your beloved pet are not worth the risk. If you see your dog with one then get them to drop it as soon as you can and take them to your vet IMMEDIATELY.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. We are also contacting the drug company to try and get more obvious warnings on the packaging and the things themselves. Although it breaks my heart to have to write this and nothing will ever prepare you for the sudden loss of such a huge part of your life, if we can stop it from happening to any other dogs in the future then it’ll help.”

Please feel free to share this post to pass on the message to others.

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Live-in Home Groom/Yard Manager Required For Competition Yard

The position is now filled.

*Advertising on September 10th that the position is still available!*

A live-in position is available with Team Heritage Equestrian at Three Legged Cross in Dorset (BH21 6RH). They are looking for an additional Home Groom / Yard Manager to work alongside their existing team within their busy yard.

Immediate Start Available for the right candidate, and also accommodation is available/included if required.

They are looking for someone to work alongside the existing team looking after 18 Showjumping horses. It’s a very busy yard with always plenty to do, so would suit ambitious and hard working individuals.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with current international standard staff and a successful showjumping team (No Liveries). Groom wanted to work alongside the existing team on a vibrant, purpose built yard.

The successful candidate should be able to:

  • Work alongside the existing team on a day to day basis.
  • Have good communication skills liaising with staff, owners, vets, farriers, clients, etc.
  • Have knowledge of the care and welfare of horses, and a basic veterinary knowledge would be of benefit.
  • Be competent to develop in to taking take sole charge when necessary in the future.
  • Be diligent and prepared to work hard and to carry out a variety of tasks.
  • An eye for detail and work to industry standards and speed.
  • Ability to think on their feet and to be flexible.
  • All normal yard duties on day to day basis.
  • Position is 6 days a week.
  • Good wage for right candidate relevant to experience.

Serious enquiries only.

Please call Rob on: 07802 365 976 or apply online HERE. The position is now filled.

Team Heritage Equestrian is a unique International Showjumping Team. They also specialise in the production and sales of young and high end showjumping horses. 

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Application for Six Stables To Be Built at Beaminster

Horses in StablesDorset Council have received a planning application to build six stables and a tack room with grooms’ accommodation has been made by Lower Chapel Marsh Farm, Axnoller Lane, Beaminster. The application also includes the removal of an existing mobile home.

Agents say the application is on behalf of The Chedington Court Estate and is part of the ongoing development of the site to provide a world class equestrian centre.

The ground floor of the new building is proposed to have six stables and a tack room, the first floor accommodation having three grooms bedrooms; one with an en-suite shower room, together with a separate bathroom and a guest suite with sitting room.

Trevor Bevins from the Dorset Echo reported:
“Agents say the use of the building is multi-functional, providing space not only for existing horses on the site, but also visiting horses and teams together with their staff, hence the requirement for the grooms accommodation, with the guest suite being provided for the horse owner.
The facility is used by Ellie Guy Eventing and by Chris Burton, a leading Australian eventer who finished third in the world in the 2019 season.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic the New Zealand and Australian eventing teams were due to visit the site and train before the Tokyo Olympics which were due to take place later this year.
There are currently four permanent staff on site and a further two part time.  The number of horses on site varies but at any one time there can be up to 30 horses.”

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