Suggestions for bored pony on dry lot?

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• theoldgreymare Posted : 5/5/2009 4:59:27 PM Due to a laminitic episode, one of our poor ponies is doomed to a life of boredom on dry lot (at least for the next few weeks until he can back out in the pasture with his grazing muzzle).  He is so unhappy.  He has a Jolly Ball that amuses him for about 30 seconds each day.  Any suggestions on toys that might keep him busy for a while?  They can't be toys that involve treats though so things like the Amazing Graze are out.  Thoughts? LIKE 8 REPLIES 1892 VIEWS LAST POST HUNTERSEAT Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• questisthebest Posted : 5/5/2009 7:49:23 PM I know of a lot of horses that really like just a plain empty milk jug, just take the cap off and throw it out there, cheap and don't need treats in there. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Harley Heaven Posted : 5/5/2009 11:02:53 PM Maybe a Donkey for company? Sorry but our animals are not big on toys. They will however take great pains to play with and carry off the feed pans should we leave them in the paddock. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• danastark Posted : 5/5/2009 11:48:42 PM A clean old tire can be fun, traffic cones, a big yoga ball (doesn't last long but is cheap), a sprinkler turned on, a tarp laid on the ground (my guys play tug-o-war with it!) but mainly having a buddy to hang out with. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jungle_cat Posted : 5/6/2009 12:22:32 AM Is there any chance another pony or horse could be put in there with him?  That is the best thing.  My boys don't play with toys but seem to be happy enough in the dry lot as long as they have company. LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• theoldgreymare Posted : 5/6/2009 12:39:12 AM No chance of putting anyone else out there with him as the dry lot is really my lunging pen and only measures 80 x 80', plus I would feel like I was torturing someone else needlessly!  I do have cones...suppose I could throw one or two out there with him in the a.m. and see what he does to them (notice I didn't say "what he will do with them"!).   I thought of getting one of the big horse balls for him (I know a yoga ball would be trashed in a day) but he really only needs to be in there for a few weeks and they are so expensive.  The pen fenceline does meet one of the pastures and he does try and play over the fence if one of the big horses will come to him.  I just feel bad for him, he is definitely lonely and bored! LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• hunterseat Posted : 5/8/2009 2:57:08 AM Grab an annoying neighborhood dog and tie him out there.  That oughta brighten his day!  How about a bunny in a cage?  OH!!!  A hamster ball!!!  If you can find one big enough for a cat, I've got an extra cat you can have! LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• SecondChance Posted : 5/12/2009 7:20:56 AM       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cR343qUMmU LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• hunterseat Posted : 5/12/2009 11:16:19 AM That is SOOO cool! I love that horse!! LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login