But basically would like and value your input. I have a problem with bad weather / winter turnout with our two. For anybody who isn't familiar - they have lived at home with me for 3 years and we've had them for 5. First few winters were spent on yards and not much turnout available - ie, every other day or none at all.
Since bringing them home, one winter Joe was injured so had box rest anyways. Winter before that, they went out from 8am till it went dark. They were NOT happy with this. They both sweated up and created havoc and chaos calling and whinneying to come in I had to work as did OH so it wasn't an option to bring them in much before darkness came. I don't think this was unreasonable! They had other ideas
I am wondering what to do this winter? Joe is already showing signs of distress / unhappiness at being out - last night we brought them in at 6.30pm (which is our normal "autumn" bring in time). He bucked and farted all the way home and Storm spun, did mini rears and generally behaved like a loon
What can I do? I think they need some turnout - but they just don't seem to enjoy it the moment the sun disappears! They were following me around at lunch time whilst I was poo picking - basically giving me the "can we come in now vibe"!!!! Any suggestions / thoughts?
So sorry for the essay
Since bringing them home, one winter Joe was injured so had box rest anyways. Winter before that, they went out from 8am till it went dark. They were NOT happy with this. They both sweated up and created havoc and chaos calling and whinneying to come in I had to work as did OH so it wasn't an option to bring them in much before darkness came. I don't think this was unreasonable! They had other ideas
I am wondering what to do this winter? Joe is already showing signs of distress / unhappiness at being out - last night we brought them in at 6.30pm (which is our normal "autumn" bring in time). He bucked and farted all the way home and Storm spun, did mini rears and generally behaved like a loon
What can I do? I think they need some turnout - but they just don't seem to enjoy it the moment the sun disappears! They were following me around at lunch time whilst I was poo picking - basically giving me the "can we come in now vibe"!!!! Any suggestions / thoughts?
So sorry for the essay