ShainaTN
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Post by ShainaTN on Jun 12, 2006 11:22:59 GMT -5
I don't know how many people know about the Guide Horse Foundation, but I searched it today after reading about it in a book. When I saw the pictures of the little mini guiding a blind man, it truly touched my heart. Just goes to show how intelligent horses really are! www.guidehorse.com/photo_page.htm |
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hugger1991
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This is me and my friend Nicholas on my b-day party
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Post by hugger1991 on Jun 12, 2006 11:57:21 GMT -5
If I ever go blind (which I probably will do) I want a mini to help me get around.
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Post by MaryKansas on Jun 12, 2006 13:47:49 GMT -5
How heartwarming Shaina!! Thanks for posting this site!! Cuddles is wearing shoes on this page: www.guidehorse.com/cuddles.htmDoes anyone know if these are just regular kid's shoes or are these kind of shoes specially made for horses? I need to get Casey some so she can visit nursing homes (dont want her sliding all over the floors). If anyone has any info on this, I would love to know!! Thanks!! |
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Post by h2opony on Jun 12, 2006 17:15:27 GMT -5
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Post by MaryKansas on Jun 12, 2006 17:35:44 GMT -5
Thanks h20pony!! But I think I need to keep looking...those are just a little to expensive for my budget...almost $260 for 4 shoes. I dont need "specialty" shoes per se, Casey's feet are fine, I just need them when I take Casey onto smooth surface floors at nursing homes, schools and such. I'm wondering if I could just get regualr kids shoes, or what I would really love to have for her are those rubber rain boots!! Can you imagine me taking Casey into a shoe store to try a few pair on for size?!?! LOL
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Post by h2opony on Jun 12, 2006 18:09:13 GMT -5
Does Casey wear shoes right now? One thing we do with the horses in the clinic in the surgery ward so they dont slip is glue small pieces of velcro about an inch apart all the way around the shoe, and then attach the other end of the velcro via glue to 1 inch by 1 inch rubber sections we buy at the local crafts store, attach them when they are walking on the slippery surface and simply take the pieces off when they are put back into their stalls.
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Post by MaryKansas on Jun 12, 2006 18:35:18 GMT -5
No, Casey doesnt wear shoes right now. I plan on training her for use in therapy with geriatric patients, but I am so scared of her walking on the slippery floors, and falling. Nursing homes keep their floors polished to a high shine and very smooth surfaces (state regulations and this is why all patients must have foot wear on at all times when out of bed)
I'm not sure what you mean about using velcro though, is that if they have shoes on already (and by shoes, are you talking about actual horse shoes or tennis shoes type shoes?) If I cant find Casey shoes that work and with in my budget, is there some other trick I could use to keep her from slipping and sliding on smooth surfaces?
Thanks so much for all your help h20pony!! I really do appreciate it!!
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Post by downundermum on Jun 12, 2006 18:59:16 GMT -5
Mary do you know anyone who has a heavy weight sewing machine. If so get them to make you some boots using neoprene rubber ( wetsuit fabric) similar to 'Old Mac's' or like jumping bell boots with soles in them. Have an opening down the front or back that you can close using velcro tabs.
If l wasnt so far away l'd try making them for you.
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Post by h2opony on Jun 12, 2006 19:09:26 GMT -5
We have had people make boots just like that DownUnderMom for horses here at the clinic and they too seem to work.
The tabs are just cheap and practical. Yes we put them on horses with horse shoes on. I will try and take pictures at the clinic tomorrow! I know its hard to understand!
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Post by MaryKansas on Jun 12, 2006 19:27:31 GMT -5
Thats a great idea downundermum!! I'll have to ask around the family to see if anyone has a heavy weight machine, I'm thinking I may even be able to sew the shoes myself, just dont think my machine is heavy enough.
I would love to see some pics h20pony!! That would give me something to show whoever has the machine, easier to explain what I need sewed!!
Y'all are awesome!!!
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Post by downundermum on Jun 12, 2006 21:20:11 GMT -5
Mary the other option is to 'blanket stitch' them by hand leaving the seam on the outside. To make this easier when using the neopreane dip or wipe the needle with a little silicone based furniture spray/polish like 'Mr Sheen' or even household sewing machine oil. It will make the needle slide through easier.
Another thought is to get a needle from the fabric store that is triangular shaped like an awl, l think they call them a glovers/gloving needle. They come in packs and are fairly cheap.
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Post by twnpnds on Jun 13, 2006 2:00:00 GMT -5
Years ago i knew a girl who had rubber pads that were glued to her pony's foot. The pad was for protecting a sore in the sole of the foot. This was a softer rubber, similar to that used to make rubber mats. Maybe your farrier might have one that can be cut to fit your horse's foot.
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