Shires Equine Scratcher

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This versatile scratching brush helps cows, calves, goats, horses, pigs and alpacas safely enjoy a good scratch without damaging your property. Sometimes they get so focused on the itch that they lose sight of the fact (actually they probably don’t care) that they are pulling their manes and tails out in the process of the scratch. Itch Stick is the revolutionary new flexible scratching post that springs back into its original position! The Terms of Use also expressly prohibit the republication or dissemination of the contents of this screen without the prior written consent of Equibase Company LLC. The PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge is a stylish addition to your home that blends in with the rest of your furnishings.

Cat scratchers are for the scratching, stretching and claw grooming that keeps your feline friend happy and healthy. Even if your horse does have scratchable objects, they may not be your first choice for self-grooming. Coconut fiber door mats are easy to find, and chances are you or your friends have one at home that’s ready to be replaced. None of my horses like being groomed with a stiff curry like this, but it’s perfect for a scratching post, or affixing to the side of barn, or along the top of a railing or stall door.Try some of the links for the scratchy pads Jini tested – I’m not sure if she got them shipped to her home in Canada or her work in the US, but likely some of the companies mentioned above do ship here. If you can’t add a freestanding post, you can install any of the textures in this article on a wooden fencepost, or use a solid wall by creating a wall mounted scratching board. Let’s start with the pro solutions so we can kick off with this video showing you WHY giving your horse a self-scratching area is such a great idea. Most every week or so but especially in the Spring during the shed time your Scratch-N-All pads are all jammed up with winter hair.

Although the scratcher has been installed for a few weeks now, we haven’t been able to actually videotape the horses using them, however, we know that they are enjoying them because we see dust and dirt in the grooves from the scratching that they’ve done. A texturized, flexible panel that can be mounted on a fence post or stable wall allowing horses to safely scratch without the worry of potential injury. I put some Scratch n All pads around door jambs in the house, too, and the cats now groom themselves!

This is a texturized panel which provides maximum itch relief from insect bites, boredom or shedding, the no-pull surface will not tear at your horse’s mane, tail or coat. This usually results in your fences or gates being destroyed, or static scratching posts being constantly knocked over. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. For most thin materials, short screws with broad, flat heads like these are the safest and most effective option. Pick a material from the list below, and use a drill to screw the scratch material to the post or wall.

You will find by even holding The Scratcher on your body asking it to bend, the heat of your body will start to curve it.Asterisk indicates information will be provided beginning approximately one half hour prior to first post. The flexible panel can be wrapped around a fence post 8" or greater in diameter or mounted in multiples on a stable wall to allow horses to safely scratch without worry of potential injury.