Mirror

[Marsha Cassada]

Some discussion recently about using a mirror for a horse that is an "only". I bought a regular door mirror. Husband mounted it on plywood screwed to the perlan. When I first took Bill out to see it, he sniffed it then ran out of the lean to. This morning I saw him sleeping in the corner by it. This afternoon I peeked around and he was standing with his nose almost on it. I don't know what he thinks about it; we'll see how it works out. It is positioned horizontally so it is off the ground. The mirror is firmly screwed to the plywood so it is not flimsy.

 

[Cayuse]

I wonder what he's thinking!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I just got messaged from the arabian lady in Wales. She says she puts a mirror for orphan foals so they have a "neighbor". I am glad someone else has tried this.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I went to visit family in Vancouver. My husband said Billy could be found looking in his mirror while I was gone. I got home last night and could tell he didn't even want to leave his "friend" long enough to do his business outside. I windexed it so he can now see himself better. A good brushing and some scratch time and he is out and about now.

 

[Dragon Hill]

Well, that has me wondering...can a horse get buddy sour for his own reflection?

 

[HersheyMint]

I went to visit family in Vancouver. My husband said Billy could be found looking in his mirror while I was gone. I got home last night and could tell he didn't even want to leave his "friend" long enough to do his business outside. I windexed it so he can now see himself better. A good brushing and some scratch time and he is out and about now.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Billy!!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Well, that has me wondering...can a horse get buddy sour for his own reflection?

I wondered that too. I haven't had him out since the mirror, as I took a trip to Vancouver to see my son. Just got back; looks like a cool-down coming so I can work with him again.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Guess he doesn't mind leaving his friend. We went for a long walk today and he never looked back.

 

[LostandFound]

That's great! I kind of wondered if they would get buddy sour too.

 

[Dragon Hill]

I'm glad he enjoys you more than his own reflection!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

He is still enjoying his mirror. I can see him in there when I go by on the road, all relaxed with his "buddy". So far I don't see a down side to it.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I sent Billy's former owner a picture of him by his mirror. She offered to send me a free mare to keep him company. I told her, no, my heart is not in it. And the "free" mare could be a bossy girl that could make his life miserable!

 

[Dragon Hill]

I'm with you on that. As much as I'd like another equine, worrying about whether they would fit in and get along, or, cause chaos, stops me. Plus, I've never gotten a free animal that didn't cost me a lot of time, worry, headaches, and money to boot.

 

[LostandFound]

I'm with you on that. As much as I'd like another equine, worrying about whether they would fit in and get along, or, cause chaos, stops me. Plus, I've never gotten a free animal that didn't cost me a lot of time, worry, headaches, and money to boot.

Isn't that the truth!

 

[Standards Equine]

I'm with you on that. As much as I'd like another equine, worrying about whether they would fit in and get along, or, cause chaos, stops me. Plus, I've never gotten a free animal that didn't cost me a lot of time, worry, headaches, and money to boot.

Couldn't agree more! I think the reason is our standard of care. Often (not always!) these guys come from situations of neglect. Always, there's an element of maintenance and tack to provide. Falcor has come to me in good health, but to kit out a driving pony properly and safely costs thousands!