How do you clean A mares teats?

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-07-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Qh_rIdEr

Well, I am out there alone most the time. Is there any other way?

if my mare tries to kick me I give her a smack on the belly...she just needs to know its not allowed. Also if you stand with your body touching hers, it will be harder for you to kick at you...

Qh_rIdEr · 04-07-2005, 09:02 AM

she doesn't kick me kick me, she is such a sweety that she has never wanted to hurt me, she just lifts it like a warning, maybe grabing it if she does that would work?

Moostang · 04-07-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Qh_rIdEr

Well, I am out there alone most the time. Is there any other way?

Slow and steady... work you way back, then around the inside of the leg, then slowly get back up in there. Also do have to light of a touch.. that might be more ticklish then.

Qh_rIdEr · 04-07-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Moostang

Slow and steady... work you way back, then around the inside of the leg, then slowly get back up in there. Also do have to light of a touch.. that might be more ticklish then.

Sorry? I don't know what that means...

Celeste · 04-07-2005, 09:12 AM

just be very gentle back there. she's probably very ticklish in that area. you can also try holding onto the foot she's lifting as a warning with one hand and wash with the other? i dunno if your that coordinated or not though.

Qh_rIdEr · 04-07-2005, 09:15 AM

LOL! I don't know if I am that coordinated either! can't hurt to try though! Thanks

Moostang · 04-07-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Qh_rIdEr

Sorry? I don't know what that means...

Sorry.. I failed english 101..

I meant don't touch her lightly, I would do it with the same pressure I brush with.. then I do it a bit harder when it is really dirty.

Qh_rIdEr · 04-07-2005, 09:30 AM

I am alittle slow today, too. Thanks moo!

horse_luvr83 · 04-07-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Qh_rIdEr

also, her not having this done ever, she tryes to kick me (lifting her back foot) and stuff. WHat should I do about that?

Hope was the same way when i would try to clean her before Toby came, but prolly b/c she was sore. BUT, another idea here, i just let her kick, and kept going when she'd put her foot down, eventually she quit all together and let me clean her, NOW< she did try the kicking thing for about the first week, and then would just stomp her foot, and after that she'd stand still. so maybe just be cautions, and let her kick, as soon as the foot hits the ground, go again. she'll lern that just b/c she's kicking, you aren't going to stop. just an idea, but if it's not working, don't get yourself hurt.

indiekisses985 · 04-07-2005, 01:53 PM

Make sure the water is warm, it can be unpleasant if it's cold. Use soapy water, don't apply the soap directly to the teet. Use a soft cloth or sponge.

04-07-2005, 09:02 AM	#12
Qh_rIdEr Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,322 Images: 1	she doesn't kick me kick me, she is such a sweety that she has never wanted to hurt me, she just lifts it like a warning, maybe grabing it if she does that would work? __________________ And now I’m glad I didn’t know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks

04-07-2005, 09:12 AM	#15
Celeste Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 481 Images: 13	just be very gentle back there. she's probably very ticklish in that area. you can also try holding onto the foot she's lifting as a warning with one hand and wash with the other? i dunno if your that coordinated or not though. __________________ Brilliant? A word describing something dumb You create to desecrate the villain I've become A prophet, not to be made but heard Speaks in tongues and sarcasm To me it's plain, to you absurd

04-07-2005, 09:15 AM	#16
Qh_rIdEr Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,322 Images: 1	LOL! I don't know if I am that coordinated either! can't hurt to try though! Thanks __________________ And now I’m glad I didn’t know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks

04-07-2005, 09:30 AM	#18
Qh_rIdEr Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,322 Images: 1	I am alittle slow today, too. Thanks moo! __________________ And now I’m glad I didn’t know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks

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04-07-2005, 01:53 PM	#20
indiekisses985 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,334	Make sure the water is warm, it can be unpleasant if it's cold. Use soapy water, don't apply the soap directly to the teet. Use a soft cloth or sponge.