Ask the Vet - Pros and cons of all day turnout

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7 жыл бұрын

This video is taken from the September 2016 episode ( • Ask the Vet - Oversupp... ) of SmartPak's Ask the Vet video series featuring SmartPaker Sarah and Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak's Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian. To see more from our Ask the Vet video series, you can check them out on the SmartPak blog (lpak.horse/2bt0jyw), SmartPak's Horse Health Library (pak.horse/2buJGW9), or on our Ask the Vet playlist (kzfaq.info?list....
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@kippen64 6 жыл бұрын

24/7 turnout helps horses stay saner.

@matthiasweiss1144 7 жыл бұрын

I'd say if your horse doesn't want to come to you and gets the hell out of Dodge as soon as you show up, that's a teachable moment that you should ponder in a quiet minute. Even better than a horse coming up to you: a horse galloping up to you from the other end of the pasture when you show up, and stopping and giving you two eyes from a respectful distance!

@CraftyCreativeGirl 6 жыл бұрын

Matthias Weiss I work in a stable and it's so funny to see the different reactions when I go to bring them in. The oldest, 29, canters up and drops his head with happy, forward ears. Another one pins their ears, turns tail, and bucks around

@VixxTheFoxx Жыл бұрын

16hr turn out and 8hr stall is what I do or when there is bad weather bc my horse is prone to thrush and wet hoof related issues

@oliveshupe9679 2 жыл бұрын

We keep our horses in when the weather is bad or when it's super muddy outside so they don't injure themselves by slipping, is this okay?

@scostley16 7 жыл бұрын

Smartpak Sarah, (sorry if that was supposed to be w/out an H) what do you recommend for beginners when it comes to running?

@patlowe4578 7 жыл бұрын

I understand the pros for 24/7 turnout but is there a possibility of lameness due to early spring grass.

@smartpak 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Pat Lowe - good question! You’re absolutely correct that, while 24/7 grass turnout is ideal, there are many instances where this may not be the best choice given an individual horse or situation. For example, a horse with risk factors for metabolic or lamina issues may do better in a dry lot. Grass does tend to be higher in sugar in the spring and the fall (and other times that it’s stressed) and it’s important to have a good understanding of your horse’s needs and their turnout situation. We’d recommend checking in with your veterinarian if this is something that you’re concerned about - and check out this video for more information on this topic: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fa12a5unzMnal30.html - SmartPaker Carolyn