Can a horse live in Alaska ...?

Question

Tell me please if you have a horse in Alaska or know something about how horses can live if not tell me why Thank you

Answer 1

yea with plenty of grain and hay. heated barns and indoor arenas. they were blankets and studded shoes if shod. they are just like normal horses but just live in a colder climate and have slightly different needs.

Answer 2

I think that yes, a horse indeed can live in Alaska. I don't know of any Alaskan breeds of horse, but there are some Icelandic breeds, and if a horse can live there, it can certainly live in Alaska, as both land masses are about the same latitude. As long as you don't intend to have a thin-coated breed such as a Thoroughbred, I think you should be fine. You also don't need to have a heavy-coated Icelandic Pony. As long as it grows a fairly adequate coat. Basically, what it comes down to is where the horse will be living in Alaska (the North or the South), and what breed it is.

Answer 3

I've lived in Alaska for many years, and there are plenty of horses there. Horses are very sturdy creatures and can live almost anywhere. The cold climate necessitates having a barn for the animals, and heated water bowls for the pasture, but otherwise, there is no difference.
Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I dont see any reason why not. I have a friend that lives in alaska and she has quarter horses. Raises and shows them. I guess one big question wuld be if u have the right place for them or not. Horses are very hardy animal and can adapt to almost anything

Answer 5

Yes they can indeed. I had horses in Alaska. They must be grain fed year found! Also, they must be kept in a heated barn. There are many fewer parasites in Alaska, so your horses do not need to be vaccinated or dewormed nearly as often. I had hackneys and quarter horses. There are several boarding stables in Alaska as well. Just look in the yellow pages.

Answer 6

you can. i have seen a person w/ a horse living in alaska but they will need plenty of gain and hay sinse there will most likely not be so much grass. i would put a shelter in the pasture even if they live in a stable because it still gets cold and windy and horses will stillwanna be outside

Answer 7

I live in Anchorage, Alaska. I know many people here with horses. They do just fine.

Answer 8

It depends on what part of Alaska. In the colder areas (farther up north) they need to be kept unclipped and grain-fed in a cozy barn. But in the Southeast and other rainy parts their hooves may absorb too much moisture and become soft and damage-prone. Keeping them on dry ground and well shod helps.

Answer 9

I don't know, but you should research it. It would have to be a hefty horse, just so it can keep itself warm.

Answer 10

yes you can keep them there, but you would need grain year round to keep their fat content up and keep them warm.