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I think  Truman would have to answer that one.  :)

Barbara McCrary <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I know very little about electricity, but I wonder if it would work to stand
the horse on a rubber stall mat. Would that prevent grounding?

Barbara

----- Original Message -----
From: "Truman Prevatt"
To: "Lori Bertolucci"
Cc: "ridecamp"
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:05 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] horse x human = static electricity...help!!


> http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html
>
> Here is why it happens. The issue is the dry air. Water vapor molecules
> help remove the extra built up charge and keep everything electrically
> neutral. When they are not present (very dry air) the charge builds up and
> a spark results.
>
> Charge will dissipate more rapidly from a sharp point than a flat surface
> ( how lightning rods work ). If you move the tip of your finger toward
> something you will get shocked more often then if you move the flat of you
> hand toward them. So you might try in these conditions to move the flat of
> your hand toward him and touch him with the flat of your hand. The you can
> slowly drain the charge without a spark by rubbing your hand over him.
>
> Truman
>
> Lori Bertolucci wrote:
>> Hi all.
>> Here is one I haven't seen mentioned before, and I really need some help.
>> Our air is so dry that my horse has a major build up of static
>> electricity in is coat. His tail really shows it. It is starting to get
>> where I can't even touch him without shocking him.
>> Yesterday, I was trimming his hooves, under his back leg, and apparently
>> shocked him pretty good, because he did something he has never done. He
>> snorted, jumped out from under me and kicked me! Just prior to that I
>> had gotten a small shock, and pretty darned certain that is what happened
>> again. But it must have been a strong shock for that reaction.
>> He was pretty contrite afterwards, even coming up to me with his head
>> down to be petted. And even in that short of time I shocked him as I
>> reached for him! Poor guy...Even his blanket shocks him.
>> Is there anything I can do, short of not touching him, which, of course,
>> is not an option.
>> Is there any products made that I can spray on to him that will maybe
>> last?
>> It is starting to warm up a bit here, and when it does I will try human
>> hair conditioner on him, but not really certain that is good for his coat
>> and skin.
>> Any suggestios?
>> Thanks.
>> Lori
>>
>
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