tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post4829132523465875073..comments2023-07-18T07:06:17.272-06:00Comments on Autonomous Dressage: BallsAutonomousDressagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-12674782563293383822016-12-08T08:32:12.820-07:002016-12-08T08:32:12.820-07:00I know right! I've never seen them this bad on...I know right! I've never seen them this bad on a barefoot horse!AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-529283179806478892016-12-08T08:31:46.501-07:002016-12-08T08:31:46.501-07:00That's actually a great idea, I could just kee...That's actually a great idea, I could just keep it in the tack room and only pull it out if I need it, thanks!AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-45392134971903292612016-12-08T04:13:48.997-07:002016-12-08T04:13:48.997-07:00I am surprised that she had that much barefoot! I ...I am surprised that she had that much barefoot! I always worry about them and the effect on their joints. Since both my horses are shod I opted for the snow pads under the shoes. Those work very well if you horse has shoes on. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-21120956735653666882016-12-07T16:23:22.010-07:002016-12-07T16:23:22.010-07:00If you have a place to plug it in, the little elec...If you have a place to plug it in, the little electric kettles are really quick and relatively inexpensive to buy. That could help solve your hot water problems. I don't have anything useful to add about the balls. I don't have any experience with them.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-19328177755066770362016-12-07T14:59:16.447-07:002016-12-07T14:59:16.447-07:00I could, but at -20 it wouldn't stay warm very...I could, but at -20 it wouldn't stay warm very long. Also using water in an unheated barn sounds like a recipe for icy floors, icy fingers, and icy forelegs. Plus, I don't know when I might encounter an ice ball so I'd have to either bring warm water every time or drive back home if she did have ice ballsAutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-14627777324072176062016-12-07T14:56:43.933-07:002016-12-07T14:56:43.933-07:00Getting her feet totally dry in the snow would be ...Getting her feet totally dry in the snow would be tough to manage. Also I'm not sure how much preventative stuff I want to do since it is such a rare occurrence and I don't know what exact conditions brought it on this time (so I would have to do it all winter)AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-89313764016806939582016-12-07T14:54:13.161-07:002016-12-07T14:54:13.161-07:00I read the hammer idea elsewhere too, I think I...I read the hammer idea elsewhere too, I think I'll have to get one to keep at the barn. Thanks for the suggestion!AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-49281462789845191002016-12-07T13:38:22.420-07:002016-12-07T13:38:22.420-07:00Could you bring some warm water from home?Could you bring some warm water from home?Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-55268406410642581612016-12-07T08:52:45.983-07:002016-12-07T08:52:45.983-07:00I keep a small hammer with my grooming stuff in th...I keep a small hammer with my grooming stuff in the winter. A couple of good bashes usually help loosen them up. I've also used cooking spray with varying degrees of success. I basically spray their feet as I turn them out and it helps minimize snow buildup for awhile.LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-6517832960629588172016-12-07T08:11:29.334-07:002016-12-07T08:11:29.334-07:00I spray white lithium grease on their feet when th...I spray white lithium grease on their feet when there is wet snow on the ground, seems to help some, only caveat is you have to make sure the feet are dry before spraying. Good luck!Christa R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18271874514886682097noreply@blogger.com