Personally, I would never afix a scratching surface to a fence or gate post – why would I want to encourage my herd to destroy my fence? 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.

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If your horse is really itchy and wants a lot of pressure, leaning in with one leg in front of the other works great. These natural fiber mats are just slightly less rough than the deck brush, and they make perfect firm scratching pads. A cat scratcher should have an appealing texture, be tall enough, stable, and placed in a favorable location for your pet. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). So if you can set up a sturdy self-scratching area (the edge of a barn, a designated post, a big tree) this can help prevent your fences and gates being destroyed by itchy butts, heads and necks.

Having an adequate place to scratch and stretch out will help your cat’s mental well-being, as well. Giving your horse the chance to scratch on the right material prevents damage to property and manes and tails – and it improves your horse’s quality of life.A scratching post gives your horse a perfect place to scratch – it’s important enrichment and keeps your fencing and buildings healthy. They’re also popular as cleaning fabrics – chenille dusting mittens can be washed and repurposed in the stable.

You know the look of pure bliss in your horse's eyes when you're currying the underside of his belly. By scratching your horse when and where they need it, you’ll share a positive experience with your horse that builds a trusting bond.

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. Cat scratchers are for the scratching, stretching and claw grooming that keeps your feline friend happy and healthy. For most thin materials, short screws with broad, flat heads like these are the safest and most effective option. 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.