RE: [RC] Horses who don't pee in the trailer - BobbyCalapooia - Rae Callaway
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But be VERY careful if you’re holding a gelding. Make sure he’s
positioned with his head facing you or you just might find yourself being
splattered while you’re squatting!
Rae
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Of sherman Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 1:48 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Horses who don't pee in the trailer - BobbyCalapooia
My
daughter's mare would pee overnight when camping, but on ride day she would not
pee until home that night, even as late as 9PM, and she had to go under
"her tree". She would not go if we kept her tied in the barn or
trailer (to check pee color) had to go to "her tree" to pee. She
never had any problem from this behavior, however, it all changed one ride when
we came upon a very young girl who had to pee NOW on the trail. The mare did
her first pee on the trail then and has been doing it ever since. My
daughter had never used the trail, had always waited until there was a
porta-potty available, or had me hold her mare while she went waaay off
trail, into the bushes, out of sight and scent. So if you haven't held your
horses reins while you relieve yourself, try that...maybe it'll encourage your
horse.
Kathy
BobbyCalapooia wrote:
What about the horses -- my mare included -- who won't urinate
on a long ride (even though she's given plenty of rest breaks and
encouragement), but as soon as she's loaded up to go home, she lets loose
inside the trailer? And that's even after being tied to the trailer (outside)
for treats, grooming, cleaning, etc. for 15-20 minutes after the ride. What's
up with that? Do you think she just feels more comfortable going in her own
trailer?? :) Yes, she's completely and 130% healthy otherwise.
