Horse in the house

I love that they use mini's to visit the elderly in homes but.......living in a one bedroom flat and having a horse in your house? Not something I would do but hey, to each their own.
 
I am seriously interested in just how one housebreaks a horse.:saywhat:
I also wonder if it's customary there for grocery stores allow horses in. In the US it's against the law for even a dog to go into a grocery store, unless it's a handicap assist dog.

Aside from that the pony is a cutie and the lady obviously loves and takes marvelous care of him and is bringing some joy into people's lives.

TWH...Housebreaking your boys could be the answer to all your stall cleaning work.:playful::rolleyes:

Love that trace clip, and what a beauty that horse is.

For our non horsey friends, this type of clip was originally designed for horses ridden in fox hunts, which typically take place in the late fall and winter months during cold and wet weather.

The body clip on the big horse, a thoroughbred, is done be able to keep the horse drier by not trapping sweat and mud in the hair on the chest and belly during exercise in the cold months. It also makes cooling the horse out and grooming easier. The hair over the back is left to keep the horse warmer and drier, and to prevent the saddle from rubbing. The leg hair is left to protect the horse from brush in the fields, and rubbing on fence rails and walls when jumping.

I just knew you guys were wondering about this..LOL
 

While it's all very cutesy, it's taking things too far. The horse is an animal, animals can spread infection and sharing a cup or food is looking for trouble. The mouth carries the most bacteria.
The Health Department is investigating a link between a mystery horse disease discovered in the South West and infections in humans.
Several people who have come in contact with the horses have reported developing lesions in their mouth like those affecting the animals.
Pinjarra veterinarian Michael Gibbs and his staff found the lesions in horses about three weeks ago but the potential link to humans has only just emerged.
The Health Department and the Department of Agriculture and Food WA are investigating but have not determined the cause of the complaint in people or horses.
Neither the horses nor the humans show signs of being unwell apart from the lesions.
"There have been reports that some people who have had contact with horses with unusual papular lesions in their mouth have developed similar lesions, although they remain generally well," the Health Department said.
"The lesions are generally described as small raised lumps on the tongue and gums."
Dr Gibbs said he was aware of 18 cases in horses near Pinjarra.
There are also reports of cases in the Swan Valley, with speculation those horses were in the South West for recent pony club events.
DAFWA is testing tissue samples from eight horses on three properties in the South West.
It said preliminary testing suggested the lumps might be a response to a viral infection.
Livestock biosecurity director Michelle Rodan said people examining horses' mouths might see small lumps that were not necessarily of concern.
"Testing has already ruled out the main virus of concern, vesicular stomatitis, and DAFWA is continuing to work with the veterinary clinic to finalise a diagnosis," Dr Rodan said.
There are no restrictions on horse movement in WA or on events but DAFWA has advised owners to contact their vet if they notice anything unusual in their horses.
Only healthy horses should attend events and they should not share feed, water or tack and equipment with other horses.
The Health Department has advised people handling affected horses to wear disposable gloves and a mask, and wash their hands after contact.
Dr Gibbs said none of his staff had developed symptoms after treating the horses.
In NSW, three horses have died from Hendra virus on the mid-north coast in the past month.
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Thanks for the info on the trace clip, OG - I wondered about t:phat cut, and would have had to look that up, but didn't know what it was called. :)

One of the comments was 'disgusting and unhealthy'. What?! I'm sure the horse is kept as clean as possible, and tho there might be some odor, they are beautiful animals, and a therapy horse is a wonderful thing.

About the grocery shopping, I doubt they would be allowed in any store here; and did notice the horse was close to the carrots. :p

But wouldn't it be wonderful if you could house-train a horse like a dog, so they could come in and visit??? Well, small ones, of course.....:)
 
That Guy said:
My friend with horses says she dreams of bringing them inside to join her cats and dogs in the living room.
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Now that's a real horse lover!!! My grandson's wife is like that; truly loves her horses, and she is so good with them, too.
 
I often used to dream about having our horse living at home with us when he was alive.
 

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