Taking horses to nursing home

showboat · 06-18-08, 08:59 AM

I have a friend who works at a local nursing home and she wants me to come to their friends & family barbecue with one of the horses. They are having an animal theme so many people will be bringing in their pets for the patients to visit with. I thought it would be fun to do and hopefully fun for the patients.

bitsandbridles · 06-18-08, 11:43 AM

That sounds like such a nice idea and I'm sure the folks at the nursing home would really enjoy that.

I would worry about the logistics of making this happen as bringing a horse is much different than say bringing a dog. But I'm sure you have thought all those things through.

**alexis** · 06-18-08, 06:33 PM

It does indeed sound like something that is feasible pending all is planned out first hand. I am sure many would love the idea of the not so traditional cat and dog mix.

kerrits · 06-18-08, 11:12 PM

So long as you make sure to allow your horse plenty of room and watch for signs of having had enough it should go well. Do they have a plan for you having somewhere to put your horse or roping off an area perhaps to make it less likely to get crowded in? Sounds like a fun idea indeed.

Shush · 06-19-08, 03:57 PM

Very nice thing to do for the folks there. Offering the company of your horse is wonderful-all animals tend to be very therapeutic, and horses are great for that.

Mick · 06-19-08, 09:52 PM

That sounds really cool to me also, Showboat! Be sure to let me know how it goes for you, and I hope that everyone has a fun time.

Not to mention, it should be an interesting experience for the horse as well!

Keep us updated, okay?

Sheraton · 06-20-08, 01:31 AM

It sounds like an excellent idea, and definitely one that everybody will be able to enjoy! Just be sure that the horse has a "private area" that they can go to when they are getting tired or spooked I guess. You don't want to risk them getting too stressed. I hope they enjoy it!

showboat · 06-20-08, 11:25 AM

For the poster who was concerned over the logistics of the nursing home visit, the horse will be outside the whole time - there really isn't any logistics to worry about other than cleaning any possible horse poo. We'll only be there for a couple of hours so that probably won't be a concern. I'm taking a very mellow older mare who is very good with people and other animals but if it gets too much for her we will leave early.

FluffNStuff · 06-20-08, 02:21 PM

It sounds like you have it planned well, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. You are aware of the possible issues, with her spooking or so on. Horses do this all the time, the only difference is that they are acclimatised more to it. Should be fine, really.

Mick · 06-24-08, 10:09 PM

So, the BBQ apparently was on the 21st!

showboat, how did the event turn out?

Did everything go well for you, the horse, and the other guests?

I am looking forward to hearing an update about this

06-18-08, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
showboat Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 25	Taking horses to nursing home I have a friend who works at a local nursing home and she wants me to come to their friends & family barbecue with one of the horses. They are having an animal theme so many people will be bringing in their pets for the patients to visit with. I thought it would be fun to do and hopefully fun for the patients.

06-20-08, 11:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
showboat Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 25	Barbecue is tomorrow afternoon For the poster who was concerned over the logistics of the nursing home visit, the horse will be outside the whole time - there really isn't any logistics to worry about other than cleaning any possible horse poo. We'll only be there for a couple of hours so that probably won't be a concern. I'm taking a very mellow older mare who is very good with people and other animals but if it gets too much for her we will leave early.

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06-18-08, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
bitsandbridles Member Join Date: 06-11-08 Posts: 25	That sounds like such a nice idea and I'm sure the folks at the nursing home would really enjoy that. I would worry about the logistics of making this happen as bringing a horse is much different than say bringing a dog. But I'm sure you have thought all those things through.

06-18-08, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
alexis Super-Moderator Join Date: 08-10-07 Posts: 329	It does indeed sound like something that is feasible pending all is planned out first hand. I am sure many would love the idea of the not so traditional cat and dog mix.

06-18-08, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
kerrits Member Join Date: 06-13-08 Posts: 25	So long as you make sure to allow your horse plenty of room and watch for signs of having had enough it should go well. Do they have a plan for you having somewhere to put your horse or roping off an area perhaps to make it less likely to get crowded in? Sounds like a fun idea indeed.

06-19-08, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shush Member Join Date: 06-01-08 Posts: 25	Very nice thing to do for the folks there. Offering the company of your horse is wonderful-all animals tend to be very therapeutic, and horses are great for that.

06-19-08, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mick Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 25	That sounds really cool to me also, Showboat! Be sure to let me know how it goes for you, and I hope that everyone has a fun time. Not to mention, it should be an interesting experience for the horse as well! Keep us updated, okay?

06-20-08, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sheraton Member Join Date: 06-12-08 Posts: 25	It sounds like an excellent idea, and definitely one that everybody will be able to enjoy! Just be sure that the horse has a "private area" that they can go to when they are getting tired or spooked I guess. You don't want to risk them getting too stressed. I hope they enjoy it!

06-20-08, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
FluffNStuff Member Join Date: 06-11-08 Posts: 25	It sounds like you have it planned well, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. You are aware of the possible issues, with her spooking or so on. Horses do this all the time, the only difference is that they are acclimatised more to it. Should be fine, really.

06-24-08, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mick Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 25	So, the BBQ apparently was on the 21st! showboat, how did the event turn out? Did everything go well for you, the horse, and the other guests? I am looking forward to hearing an update about this