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Post by SarahWilkes on Sept 6, 2013 16:28:45 GMT
Hope someone can help me.
My lovely show cob, who is a joy to ride and handle, and very gentle natured, sweats very badly when I travel her.
It doesn't matter if we go for 10 mins or 1 hour, she is completely wet through.
She stands perfectly, and loads easily.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get her through it?
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Post by catkin on Sept 6, 2013 17:44:52 GMT
Some obvious points:
1. is she rugged, if so, don't
2. do you use boots or bandages? Bandages are much cooler
3. has she always done this? Has something happened?
4. Does she need more space?
5. Have you got the windows open?
6. Does she do it with a companion?
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Post by Em5 on Sept 6, 2013 19:32:18 GMT
Another idea
Do you use anything on the floor when travelling? Is she finding this slippy and then stressing!
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Post by junetimp on Sept 6, 2013 20:32:34 GMT
The open window are a MUST. Mine never sweat up when travelling unless the windows are shut and there is no air circulation.
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Post by SarahWilkes on Sept 8, 2013 4:25:04 GMT
Thanks for you replies;
She isn't rugged, no boots or bandages (she is barefoot)
She has plenty of space, she has always done this with me.
Windows are always open with which ever horse we travel, same travelling alone or with others
Shaving down every time
She is not a stressy type of horse which puts it completely out of character. She came over from Ireland as a baby (through someone else) she must of had a bad experience that's all I can put it down to.
wondered if I should give her a calmer before travelling see if that helps?
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Post by justliloldme on Sept 8, 2013 4:53:59 GMT
can you just not sponge her down when gets to other end, my boys same as yours travels naked, as hots up, to the point the trailer ends up like a sauna, he travels so much nicer with no boots or rug and we just re wash at other end x
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Post by gillwales on Sept 8, 2013 5:19:00 GMT
I think the thing is this poor mare is stressed.
Do you use a lorry or a trailer?
Which way is she facing? If forward can you change it to backwards, or borrow one to see if there is a difference.
Can you see her when she travels? If so how does she look? Is she swaying a lot? Try to watch and see if there is anything that particularly upsets her, Please do not travel in the trailer with her as this is very dangerous and illegal.
I would try to de-sensitize her, maybe giving her a meal everyday in the trailer without going anywhere , or maybe standing her in there while you muck out.This is going to take a long time, however you are coming up to the end of the showing season so worth a try over winter.
Personally I always use protection on the legs when travelling, Bandages are more flexible. With maybe some thick old towels for padding.
Make certain that whoever drives her gives her a very smooth ride, gently braking prior to corners, junctions etc.
could it be the noise? You could try ear plugs or some music
Really good luck x
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Post by catkin on Sept 8, 2013 7:44:55 GMT
OK, more information. A good thing. So, if she is the same if she is with a companion, I would start to look at the environment, as gillwalws says. Has she got enough space is a good start. Some horses need a double stall, for example.
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Post by gillwales on Sept 8, 2013 8:25:03 GMT
it can be the other way too, it takes more energy to stand up in a bigger space than one where she is supported
just pointing out that there are 2 ways, it could be she needs more space, but could be the other way too
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Post by catkin on Sept 8, 2013 9:29:20 GMT
absolutely agree gillwales, though I have had more that like space than don't. Depends on the partitions too....
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Post by SarahWilkes on Sept 8, 2013 14:50:49 GMT
You are all very helpful, thank you.
However, we have done all the above, she is the same be it in trailer or truck, except giving her some food on board. I will try that see if it helps.
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Post by gillwales on Sept 8, 2013 15:54:16 GMT
the idea of de-sensitizing her will take several months without going anywhere, then building up, a go round the block until she is settled, then build up, if this does not work then I think you will have to accept that this is what she is going to do. I would be careful of using calmers incase she becomes unsteady on her feet
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Post by Guestless on Sept 8, 2013 21:03:20 GMT
Have you tried her in the other side of the trailer? I have a mare who absolutely hates travelling behind the driver (right hand side) but travels like a dream on the left - took me ages to work out what suited her best.
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Post by cisbury on Sept 8, 2013 21:07:38 GMT
I use a supplement called Travel Mix, from Trinity Consultants. they are incredibly helpful. If you look at there website under that name you can find the contact details. You feed the supplement a few days before travelling and it helps the horse look at things more calmly. I know it doesn't effect performance as my SJ gelding has done better since he has been on it. Before we used it, it seemed to use his energy before we got the event. Good luck
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Post by SarahWilkes on Sept 9, 2013 8:08:20 GMT
I use a supplement called Travel Mix, from Trinity Consultants. they are incredibly helpful. If you look at there website under that name you can find the contact details. You feed the supplement a few days before travelling and it helps the horse look at things more calmly. I know it doesn't effect performance as my SJ gelding has done better since he has been on it. Before we used it, it seemed to use his energy before we got the event. Good luck Thank you I will give it a go |
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Sept 10, 2013 11:14:31 GMT
I have exactly the same problem!
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Post by showhack on Sept 11, 2013 18:28:50 GMT
My girl travels naked and we have found magic syringe calmer the best
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