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Sue J
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 Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 11:15:42 AM
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Just wondered if anyone else suffers from same problem. When i'm grooming horses (particularly it seems at this time of year when it's cold and dry) I keep giving my horse static shocks. It is horrible for me and them. They get really jumpy (not suprisingly)
I don't think it is the clothes i'm wearing although have considered this.
I could almost do with attaching one of things that you can buy for cars that trail on the floor to earth myself out but it wouldn't be very practical.
Any ideas anyone?
I have googled it and it seems that it is hard to find a solution other than wearing special (no doubt very expensive) footwear.
Sue
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Jess.And.Tiger
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England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 11:31:02 AM
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haha I always get it when he's wearing fleeces underneath his rugs and when I groom him, although lucky for him it's me that always gets them hahaha
Although he gets the odd one and he doesn't seem to take much notice hahaha...
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pinkvboots
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 11:45:07 AM
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| Me too I took Arabi's fleece off the other day and heard the static he jumped forward and he made a grunting noise as if to say what are you doing to me poor boy, I get so many shocks off the horses and my car and it is worse in the winter, I think nylon can make it worse many clothes and horse rugs are made of it so it doesn't help. |
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 11:47:28 AM
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| Are you using nylon brushes? You could try using real bristle brushes. I find this helps a lot as I seem to be prone to static shocks too. |
    
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Kash
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England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 12:27:20 PM
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Hi,
I used to really suffer from this all winter long - poor Agonia! However, we went to Japan last year and I came across an anti-static bracelet (which I obviously bought on the spot!) and haven't had a SINGLE static shock since
It may be worth googling it, but in all honesty I haven't seen anything like it over here.
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sab2
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 1:15:00 PM
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| Yes i have problems with static when taking rugs off and also from my car , can,t offer any solution though but the bracelet sounds like it may be worth a go. |
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Mrs Vlacq
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Wales
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 1:32:45 PM
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Yes, but only me out of us here, weirdly. I can't catch horses under the pylon lines either or I zap them!
It is worse in cold weather (awful when the sky is full of snow!) or if you use fleeces, acrylic brushes etc. You could try the tab you put on your boot to solve the problem, or a bracelet. |
    
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garnet
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 4:29:24 PM
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| Yes, it is a seasonal/weather thing. I lean my spare hand on the horse so we are in contact while I am brushing and one of us isn't getting charged up relative to the other. Does mean you can't do the traditional two-handed body brush/curry comb groom but stops the sparks jumping across. |
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kim gasper
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England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 8:31:26 PM
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| I used to experience this problem 'till somebody told me that I could prevent it by only using grooming brushes made with natural fibres & a mane comb made of metal as opposed to plastic. So I tried it.... It may be coincidence, but it never happens now! |
Many years experience owning & riding my own horses. Fell in love with Arabians at 11 years old when given a ride on "Trevallion", a 3/4 bred who was a livery where I worked as a stablehand. I have never forgotten that ride, Thank You Yvonne- should you ever read this!I now have 2 beautiful purebreds.
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debs
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 8:52:39 PM
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| I'd better get shopping then!!! Happens to me and Al's too |
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nissibay
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 9:12:43 PM
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yes i get them with lady V mainly on warm days so i shouldnt get it again for a while |
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georgiauk
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Nov 2010 : 11:58:14 PM
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| Only one of my horses and I seem to shock each other so I now wear leather or disposable gloves when I change her rugs. |
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Sue J
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Wales
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Posted - 17 Nov 2010 : 08:59:29 AM
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I found a web site with some info and it seems that when the weather is cold and dry static builds up more. Yesterday was like this but the ground was wet due to the previous nights rain. I also wore leather boots instead of wellingtons, so not sure which if any made the difference, will have to keep experimenting .  |
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