Timely warning seen on facebook this morning regarding safety of horses (and stock in general) during drought conditions.
It’s really easy for them to go into boggy dams and waterways in search of moisture and the little bit of green feed that may be surviving closest to the last water sources and get stuck. Not all survive!
Some of the muddy holes are especially sticky, particularly if you are on black soil. The bottom of most dams will be clay to seal the water in, and this gets extremely sticky for all animals.
SAFETY NOTE
Fence your animals out of the area and provide water in tubs. If they are already weaker from a lower food intake, then it doesn’t take much to get stuck.
If you have a horse that gets stuck like these ones, call your local SES, Emergency Services, or RSPCA for help to get them out.
Debbie is the founder of My Horse Supplies. She has had a lifelong love affair with horses. She currently runs an agistment centre, as well as caring for nearly 20 of her own horses.