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Post by dannyboy on May 22, 2010 9:38:42 GMT
Just noticed a few medium sized lumps on Murphy's tum (under belly area) this morning, he doesn't appear to be in pain & I can touch them without a flinch. He is well in himself & appears in good form munching on the grass. You may remember he had a large lump before in a similar area but I think this was an insect bite and it was only the one. This went down pretty quickly and he wasn't ill. Any ideas on what it could be? Or how to treat it?
I'm heading off in a few days time on hols and will be just getting my family to come and feed & check on him (all non horsey people). I was thinking of leaving Murphy's file with all the Vet details etc: just incase. Are there any other precautions I can take?
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Post by fleabitten on May 22, 2010 9:57:23 GMT
It could be insects bites because he is in a marshy area and it has been very humid recently. You could put some fly spray or gel on his underbelly to keep him comfy.
I would definitely leave his file so if theres anything happens they can ring the vet or farrier or whatever.
Id leave detailed instructions on exactly how to care for him, thinking of it from the view of a non horsey person. Kierans last owner came to hack him out once and we left the haynet for her to hang up after her ride and we had had a turnip hanging up for kieran to play with from the roof and he had ate it all so it was just a strand of rope dangling. there is a ring to tie the net to but she had the haynet tied to the strand of rope!!
Things like, make sure to close the gate when you go into the field and make sure the electric is on when you leave. How to work the electric fencing. the colour and shape of feed bucket. how to fill up his water. even the silliest things that you wouldnt even think of yourself. be really specific even if it sounds like you are dumbing people down (cant think of the word at the min lol)
if you poo pick the field patch tell them where to get the tools and where the muckheap is etc.
also how to keep safe around him - what to wear on your feet, how to put a headcollar on, how to lead him - remember not to wrap leadrope round hand etc - just in case they would need to do that in the event of vet or farrier etc. how to tie him up safely.
list of where everything is.
lots of detail basically!
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Post by racaille on May 22, 2010 10:34:47 GMT
Probably insect bites. If they are still there when you get back you might need to have them looked at.
Most important thing to tell non-horsey people is - DON'T THINK YOU ARE BEING KIND BY GIVING HIM EXTRA TO EAT!!!!!!!!!
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Post by racaille on May 22, 2010 10:36:28 GMT
Popel often think horses can eat anything green  or soft bread etc etc. Make it very clear that he is not to have anything AT ALL other than what you specify. Better to be safe than sorry. Happy holls! |
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Post by haffyfan on May 22, 2010 13:04:44 GMT
Most probably fly bites or a bit of Utercaria (sp) which is it seems fairly common especially in summer if they eat a little of something 'that doesn't agree' with them whilst grazing (Don't mean alarming things like posionous stuff, just wild herbs etc that may occur naturally in your pasture). Could even be pollen related, if he's not bothered it's something to monitor but I wouldn't undually worry.
Regarding going away, good clear instructions and just cover the basics...water, food, no obvious injuries/distress...a bit of healthy neglect never did anyone any harm. Phone numbers are a good idea just in case and maybe leave them a first aid manual or instructions should the worst happen so they know how to deal it as best they can.
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Post by dannyboy on May 22, 2010 21:18:05 GMT
Thank you all for putting my mind to rest. I will get some fly spray on Monday and leave clear instructions - Thanks again  . |
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