She is a filly and we work every day for about 2 hours then I let her graze for about an hour. Should I put her in the pasture with her friends for a few hours after we work. Usually when she has had an hour of graze time I put her back in her stall. I've been reading that it would be better for her to get more turn out time. The place where I keep her says that as long as I get her out of the stall everyday and we ground work that she can be stalled all the time. She still isn't old enough to ride so I make sure we ground work every day and she gets some exercise. What's best for her?
2007-10-18 16:30:12 · 10 answers · asked by 1sthorse 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i think you should let your horse graze as much as possible. horses are naturally herd animals in there true environment and they were designed to graze for approximately 18 hours a day . your horse will be a lot happier in pasture then cooped up in a stall all day and grazing will benefit his diet a lot more as well as helping him exercise
2007-10-18 17:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised that the place where you keep her says to keep her stalled. Except in the very worst of weather conditions, horses should be outdoors, where they can move about freely, graze, and interact with the herd. Do they keep the other horses stalled most of the time?
Unless there is a horse in the herd that you fear would harm your filly, or the fencing is so bad that you fear she will escape from the pasture, I see no need to stall her except when you grain her.
I would suggest you consider finding another stable, where the owners are a bit more educated about horsekeeping.
2007-10-19 02:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by margecutter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other responses, your filly will be much healthier and happier if she is outdoors. We have two that stay out all the time with access to a well sheltered run out shed. They do have stalls in the barn but would only come in in EXTREME weather conditions such as freezing rain, major storm with major winds, etc. We also have miniature horses that stay outside all day long but are stalled for the night only. Why don't you ask your equine veterinarian what he/she thinks.... I bet they tell you that horses are much healthier if in their natural environment. Good Luck with your filly.
2007-10-19 02:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by mom28catsand2dogs 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Horses are herd animals, that always do best in the company of others, and they are also quite nomadic - they need to be able to get out and move around, run, play, and eat. It's the healthiest thing for them no matter what. Many many many show horses are kept in their stall all the time, and only taken out for work - very much like what you are describing. And for this reason, many show horses become bitter after years of this type of living. It's not healthy.
Get her out as often as possible for as long as possible and she will benefit greatly and so will you.
2007-10-19 03:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by AmandaL 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your horse will be happier outside with her friends than standing in a stall.
It's healthier too.
Standing in a box stall so much leads to bad habits because of boredom. Horses naturally were meant to be grazers, travelling throughout the day picking at food.
2007-10-18 17:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by susandorey 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Horses do much better when they're allowed to move about freely, and socialize with other horses. I don't stall my horses unless they need it for illness, etc. They are much healthier this way, and are happier in the long run.
2007-10-18 16:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Open time. She can get alot of nervous issues from being stalled like some nutcase left in the house too long, no social skills and yess horsies have social manners too, you're depriving her of normal horseyness!
2007-10-18 18:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by lithuim 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think you should turn her out. I know my horse absolutely loved going outside with her friends
2007-10-19 10:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by JCgirl93 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 09:48:54 · answer #9 · answered by polich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depended , if she is by her self or with other horses. It is good to let then exercise all they want to. But make sure other horses want hurt her.
2007-10-19 09:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by auctioneer 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋