I've read that to turn a horse house to pasture you need 1.5 acres per horse. The backyard this horse is in is probably 40' x 60'. The barn/storage building it has is 3 sided and probably 8' x 10'. It seems very cruel to keep the horse in such a small area. Am I just being too sensitive? If not, what can I do to help the horse?
2007-01-11 15:24:06 · 15 answers · asked by Ryan B 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My horse has about 3 acres to share with one cow. I think they have a lot of room. However, just down the road they have a couple of horses in a round pen. Don't know the dimensions, but not very big at all.
They don't have any kind of shelter, like a barn or anything. Just a little round pen. I feel sorry for them, but I hear that people keep them in small spaces to fatten them up or keep them well fed, because of such lack of hay where we are.
Horses that have a lot of room to run supposedly need more food and this winter people don't have it.
I also know people that do keep their horses in small stables a big portion of the time. But, to me, the more room she has to be free, the better. I could never keep a horse confined to a tiny space. Lots of people do though, I don't know if it hurts them or not, but it is cruel to me.
To the humane society, as long as they are fed and watered everything is probably ok.
2007-01-11 16:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Karen H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be completely different than what you think...
I have a friend with only a small 45x75 paddock for her horse, but she feeds hay 24/7 and has a large 20x20 stall, she also exercises him 2-3 hours a day in her neighbors field (He permits her to ride anytime in his 10 acre field and 20 acre of trails) She cleans every day and sells manure to local farmers. Her horse is a number 1 show horse and is almost the healthiest horse I know. So It really depends on how they treat the horse, not how much land they have.
2014-06-05 12:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may acceptable be thoroughly different than what you imagine... I truly have a pal with in undemanding words a small 45x75 paddock for her horse, yet she feeds hay 24/7 and has an excellent 20x20 stall, she also workouts him 2-3 hours an afternoon in her pals field (He facilitates her to adventure each and every time in his 10 acre field and 20 acre of trails) She cleans on a accepted foundation and sells manure to interior sight farmers. Her horse is a sensible decision a million teach horse and is virtually the healthiest horse i comprehend. So It truly relies upon on how they protect the horse, no longer how a lot land they have.
2016-10-30 21:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have read wrong. A horse can stay inside a stall every day ofhis life, however he needs to be excersized. DO NOT FEED the horse unless you ask the owners first. It may require a special diet or is on a specific diet for various reasons. There isn't anything you can do to help. You can call the Humane society to investigate to be sure the horse is being taken care of. If it isn't sickly and in general seems healthy....go talk to the owners if you wish.
2007-01-11 16:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call the ASPCA. You'll find their number in the telephone book. Also, call your local animal control office and ask about the local statutes regarding the situation. Is the horse thin or is it healthy? They may be feeding it oats and hay but it is still cruel because this animal cannot run about and get proper exercise. Some people are just so selfish and don't consider what is best for the animal.
2007-01-11 15:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Inquisitive125 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are horses who spend their days in 10'x12' stalls, so at least this horse has a little room to move around. In most places, they are required by law to have shelter, adequate food, and clean water, but the biggest hole in the program is that horses are social animals and they get very lonely living alone. Ask the owner if you can come over and feed him apples and carrots. My horse lived in a big field with other horses, but one of the neighbors loved him, and she and her daughter came over every day and fed him apples and carrots. He loved them, and would run to the fence when they called him-- they really brightened his day, even though he was living a good life already. If you could become this horse's friend, you might give him something to look forward to every day. Just be sure to ask the owner first, and be careful not to get bitten-- not all horses are nice. Good Luck!!
2007-01-11 15:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just like everyone else said it can be ok if they are exercised, but you are not being to sensitive to worry, if you are really concerned call the aspca it doesn't hurt to ask and i personally don't think it's right to keep a horse in that small of an area so i think it's great that you are worried
2007-01-11 15:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by kristen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So long as it is exercised often and fed well, it is not mistreated. It beats living in a stall like some horses do. It sounds like it may not be legal though, as usually farm animals are restricted within city limits.
2007-01-11 15:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by Cara B 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I know horses need room to run and play but how much I am not sure- look it up on the net or call your local shelter and ask them, you may be to sensitive but hey- we NEED people like you in today's world!!
2007-01-11 15:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
there are urban rules about keeping large animals ,report it to the authorities if you want to help the horse,a horse can be stabled every day ,but it needs exersize to stay healthy
2007-01-11 16:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋