2007-03-11 01:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by Closed 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
DO THEY??? I've seen pigs and cows doing that, but never a horse. I guess the earth retains some heat from the fire which may make it a snuggly place to sleep. It may make a good dust bath too! My horses don't go in the field where we have a bonfire because there are always dangerous bits of rubbish left, that don't burn, like nails etc. I wouldn't want them to get injured, and I don't fancy having to brush the soot off them either!...
2007-03-11 23:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It might be the gritty texture, they'll also roll in a patch of sand if there is one. At this time of year they're getting ready to shed their winter coats and its probably itchy. Give them a good groom. Check them for skin parasites as well, ash is acidic and some animals and birds use it to get rid of parasites.
2007-03-11 10:23:33 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keeps their skin dry and therefore helps keep parasites off.
2007-03-11 11:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋