Several of us at my stables have noticed that all the horses are choosing to stand in the sun no matter how hot it is. I thought it might be due to flys but even when fly repellent is on they still opt for the sun. Today is 105 and again, they are all in the sun.
Thank you!!!
2007-08-31 12:04:35 · 12 answers · asked by stratocaster 1 in Pets ➔ Horses
Mine do it too. I also spent a fair bit of money putting up a nice barn for them to get out of the weather, so what do they do? They just go stand in the rain anyway, look up at the house with these mocking looks as if to say..."Money well spent, huh mom??" They are all boogers.
2007-08-31 12:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by jillianszoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many mammals will choose to stand/lie in the sun because the sun helps their skin and fur to produce vitamins. If you notice cats and dogs also lie in the sun all the time too.
2007-08-31 17:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by jumpanoxer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a horse who does that, I have never been able to figure out why. It might be that it's just as hot in their stalls and there's the possibility of a breeze hitting them if they stand outside.
2007-08-31 12:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 08:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ours do it too. my thoughts are similar to yours. i think it has something to do with flies. they don't seem to bother them as bad if they're in the sun. we spent $$$ putting up a barn and several shelters in the field, they rarely use them. it can be pouring out..thunder and lightening...and they'll still be standing in the middle of the field.
2007-08-31 13:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my horse does the same thing no matter how cold or hot- she stands in the sun... i guess they like the warmth on their backs!
2007-08-31 18:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours didn't, some would stand inside whenever they got the chance and others would go out if it was raining cats and dogs.
2007-08-31 12:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flies can be one reason, but I would opt for the fact that nature is telling them to get more vitamins from the sun that they might not be getting from their feed...
2007-09-04 08:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you know you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.
same holds true to giving them shade
2007-08-31 12:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are getting a tan or worshiping Ra the sun god.
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2007-08-31 12:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jail Tail 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋