Horses and neighbor kids

[born2run]

I thought instead of posting this on horse forum I'd ask it here, and maybe get a wider variety of responses then just from horse owners.

My pasture runs up along the neighbor's lawn. It's one strand of "hot" high-tensile fencing, with a liner of polytape. The top isn't electric. Anyway, I found out today that the little gal has been feeding my horses carrots. I'm sure they appreciate it, but I have mixed feelings about it. Number 1, I don't want my horses thinking that they get treats all the time. Number 2, I don't want her (or anyone else there) getting shocked on my fence. So....

Think I should tell her parents that I'd appreciate if she didn't give my horses treats? Or should I ignore it??

 

[Dagna]

I would let her parents know. They need to know that part of your fence is electrified and make sure she doesn't go near it. You don't want to be sued because she got shocked, which would be my main concern.

 

[country woman]

Yes I agree with Dagna you should tell her parents cause may be one day when your horses is not in the mood the little girl could get a very nasty bite.

 

[alwayz_remember_Calvery]

i agree with the others and tell her parents. Also, put a sign up that says the fence is electric. If i found out anyone was messing with my horse without my permission, i would be very upset.

 

[country woman]

I would be very upset. the other people may not know what is ok for a horse to eat. Horses have sensitive tummies and feeding them the wrong things can harm them and the develope colic very dangerous for them.

 

[BeachBlonde]

I'm glad we don't have this problem,because it would be a sticky one to deal with.You dont want to hurt the kids feelings but then your horses dont need to be fed carrots through a fence ,or any treat you dont personally hand out.next thing is they could hand your horses a weed of some type.Time to confront the neighbors I think

 

[laurabelle778]

I'd just tell the neighbors kindly "Hey, I noticed your girl was feeding my horses carrots, and I'm sure they appreciate it, but I'm just concerned that she might get hurt on my electric fence." Maybe sometime, you could set up a time where she could come over and visit the horses but with you there to supervise.

 

[country woman]

I agree with laurabell you have to be careful and not hurt the kids feelings maybe explain this to the parents if this does not work put uo a sign Please do not feed the horse