Here’s what I mean: my scratching post was sunk 4 feet into the ground and take a look at what’s happened to it in the softer ground of Spring and early Summer: The Equine Scratcher has nothing on the surface protruding for the animal to bite on, just the essentials, ensuring they are happy and content. A scratching board is a DIY horse enrichment project. You can make a scratching board for horses in a few different ways, but this tutorial shows how to make a super simple but very effective scratching board…from scrub brushes! This material has several advantages. It’s moderately rough, so it’s good for a wide range of horses and scratching needs. The type of turf shown here can scratch itches on any part of the body including thin skinned areas, and won’t damage names and tails.

Horse Scratching Board for Itchy Equines DIY Horse Scratching Board for Itchy Equines

Head bobs and limps are tale-tale signs of lameness. You can learn more about lameness in our article. The post includes videos of horses traveling when lame and provides warning signals.This means that even if your horse has a scratching post like one of these easy DIY options, they’ll still have areas that itch. Should You Scratch Your Itchy Horse? Scratching your itchy horse is safe and fun, but there are a few basic considerations to keep in mind. When creating a scratching post or area for your horses, you can choose from some great professional solutions, or you can utilize old brushes, curries and grooming massage tools. Or, you can buy acupressure pads and massage bath mats (designed for humans) and use those. Or, a mix of any of these can also work well. This part is important because it signals to your horse when it’s okay to move into your space for a scratch. Learning the “want a scratch?” signal keeps your horse from rubbing up against your hands or body at other times. Bridles Accessories Bits Browbands Hi Viz Nosebands Martingales & Breastplates Girths Reins Spurs & Stirrups Saddles Saddle Covers Leathers Training Aids Leather Care

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Making a DIY scratching post or stall scratching pad isn’t difficult. Horses love freestanding posts, and you can create one in a weekend with a 4×4 post, some bagged concrete mix, and a post hole shovel.For polish and additional safety, you can sand down the hard edges of the board. I’m using an orbital sander, but sandpaper will work fine too: Optional Step: Pre Drill Holes for Installing the Board

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That’s it! Your scratching board is finished and ready for your barn or pasture! Step 5. Install Your DIY Horse Scratching Board Just use your normal fluted drill bit and put one hole in each corner of the board. Step 3. Pilot Holes In the Scrub Brushes Cocofiber mats and textured rubber floor mats make great scratching stations for horses. You can also try different brushes, offering various textures for your horse to choose from. Install them on a board like this post’s DIY idea, or on a post or tree trunk. Also, synthetic turf is made of plastic and can be completely disinfected. This is ideal for vet clinics, rescues, or quarantine stalls.Absolutely! It’s okay to skip the board entirely and just screw brushes into the wall. I like going the extra step here for a few reasons: