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Advise helping new horse settle in

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  • 30-05-2012 10:12am
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    marley123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭


    No better people to ask, stomach in knots - new horse arriving today!!!!

    But wont be arriving until late this evening so obviously I am stabling her for the first night to help her get used to the new surroundings..

    Looking for some tips on helping her settle in & help me bond with her, she is only a youngster & super quiet but obviously it will take her a while to get used to the place... as its a busy busy yard at the weekends.

    All advice welcome


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    Ave Sodalis
    Registered Users Posts: 7,553 ✭✭✭Ave Sodalis


    The best thing to do is leave her completely alone for the first night, don't try to bond with her then as she could be a bit hyper or distracted at a new place, just leave her to get used to the stable. Make sure she has water, hay and a good deep bed.
    The next day, just go in and pet her and groom her every so often. She'll settle down herself in time :)


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