The Importance of Turnout in Horse Care

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8 жыл бұрын

I have always felt strongly about the importance of turnout for horses. I think horses are happier and healthier when they have the freedom to move around, socialize with other horses, roll in the dirt, and generally just be a horse!
Just as chronic stress can create many problems for humans, the stress of confinement can also create problems for horses, physically and mentally.
When we consider the care of our horse, it's important to remember that they don't want the same things we do. For example, if we're cold, it doesn't mean our horse is cold also. Or if we hate being in the rain and getting wet, that doesn't mean that our horse wouldn't still prefer to be outside grazing and wandering around.
In the video below, I highlight what I have experienced and observed as effects of excess time in the stall.
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@rmsessler 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 16yo Chincoteague Pony. He has always hated being in a stall. However, it never occurred to me that horses live outdoors in the wild. 2 years ago we move him to a new barn where he is outside 24/7. And I learned a lot about the science of how healthy this is for him. He has never been happier. He has a best friend and they roam in a huge pasture together. I would never put him back in the stall.

@ruthboaz4784 8 жыл бұрын

Hello , I had a issue with barn that my horses did not go out enough and both are having major stiffness issues . When I moved into barn I was very clear on in the importance of my horses being out as much as possible . I was lucky that my vet recommended new barn and horses are out at least 7 hours barn owner will bring only when they want in . Thanks for video l

@robdavis7189 8 жыл бұрын

I have come to trust your experience on riding, training and best ways to care for horses. Thanks for sharing this video.

@whathappenedwas7083 4 жыл бұрын

Found you today and am so happy I did ! Very well explained and to the point. Subscribed

@VildeOpien 8 жыл бұрын

I have my own barn at home with my two horses and two free stalls for boarding other horses. Since we live in Norway, winter is very cold. We put heavy rugs on them and keep them outside from about 6 in the morning to at least 8 in the evening. The have a shed they can use if the weather is bad. They stay inside with light rugs or naked at night. They are outside 24/7 in summertime, with no rugs. They still have their shed, and a huge grass field.

@matthiasweiss1144 8 жыл бұрын

Lots of options for the horses, to roam or to seek shelter, is perfect!

@VildeOpien 8 жыл бұрын

+Matthias Weiss Thanks, I am glad you like it! ☺️

@MeljayTurner101 8 жыл бұрын

We had 6 ponies on just 2 acres so grazing was limited, but what we did rather than put them in stalls was create a small carrel taking up about 1/8th of the grazing area which was their lock up space at night. This gave the land both a rest over night from when they were put in the carrel at end of day until they were turned out again in the morning. The carrel turned completely to mud giving a solid dry area in the summer months, bit soggy in the winter. Having a roundel for hay though they would create their own bedding area and prevent the main standing area from going soggy. This way all 6 ponies could stay together through the night. We tried individual stalls and they freely went into them when called to do so, but when in there I could feel they were not 100% happy with the situation so sought other ways. The carrel worked perfectly and I would recommend anyone on small turnout to consider it. . Will share this informative video on twitter.com/Equine_MH Mel x Equine with Melanie Hetfield

@tonypenny6364 8 жыл бұрын

nice video my horse is kept in her stall she is fed every day

@liv4equestrian422 8 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video about flying lead changes?

@DafneLazou 8 жыл бұрын

great videos! I want to ask you, what did you study? I am looking into the equine degrees and would like to know where you are coming from

@hollymac3485 8 жыл бұрын

When out on a hack , or even sometimes in the arena, my horse tends to be very hard to move forward when going away from the stables and goes dead to my leg but on the way home because she knows we're going home she rushes, goes very forward and very fast, and trots without being asked along the track. Also she's very difficult to slow down and almost impossible to halt. Tips?

@theprancingpony6075 8 жыл бұрын

I can't believe you have fewer followers than Raleigh! You give information and don't swear! Unbelievable!

@cymgirl1234 8 жыл бұрын

the barn that im at lets the horse out from 9 in the morning till around 5 at night. we have just brought in to pasture bond QH. they were out together 24/7 for 10 years. They have caught onto the the times they go in ans out within the first 3 days. how every the one horse does like to crib and sucks air even out in the pasture. the owners before us had a cribbing strap on him that imbedded itself in his pole because it was on so tight and so long. but it didnt nothing for him he still cribbed. i was wondering what the best way could be to get him to stop cribbing and sucking air.

@MeljayTurner101 8 жыл бұрын

cribbing has been linked to excessive air in the digestive tract. adding mint oils into the diet will help release this. The whole horse needs looking at though in case it has become a distress disorder.

@treelore5100 8 жыл бұрын

I agree. Go into a stall close the door and see how you feel about it. Reminds me of a prison.

@jeanclayton7242 8 жыл бұрын

I've been told to keep mine in when it's 100 or above, but I haven't but sometimes when I go to feed him in the evening he pants like a dog I do hose him down every night then I put him in his stall to eat and dry by the fan am I doing right please reply got to know if I'm doing the right thing by him thank you.

@matthiasweiss1144 8 жыл бұрын

Just ran into an article about this. Panting seems concerning to me, as horses cool down primarily by pumping blood into surface capillaries and sweating. www.equisearch.com/article/preventing-heat-stress-in-horses-8351?ctid=2

@kasatkafreespirit9301 7 жыл бұрын

but if the horse is kept out most of the time, does wet, muddy surface affect their feet? can they start developing some fungus etc?

@ryanf803 7 жыл бұрын

No, wild horses would never survive if muddy surfaces caused fungus or such in their hooves. I'm not saying it can't happen, but on the flip side, they are more likely to get fungus/infections/bacteria by standing or walking through their own feces/urine while being in a stall because they have no place else to go.

@kasatkafreespirit9301 8 жыл бұрын

I live in Ireland and it rains here 2/3 of the year, is it ok to keep them out even in heave rain?

@matthiasweiss1144 8 жыл бұрын

A horse farm has 24-7 turn out and provides a three-walled shelter (some posts, three walls, and a roof) where the horses seek refuge when it gets too nasty. If in doubt, provide your horse with the *option* to stay in the weather or seek shelter.

@kasatkafreespirit9301 8 жыл бұрын

+Matthias Weiss thank you :)

@laurenkelly30 7 жыл бұрын

I live in Ireland:D it's defiantly fine, its only water, if they are more 'delicate' horses they might need to be rugged, but provide then with a shelter, and they'll be fine :)

@theprancingpony6075 8 жыл бұрын

Do you think it would be best to leave them out all day and stable them at night?

@laurenkelly30 7 жыл бұрын

is there a reason too?

@Cella_Studios 8 жыл бұрын

I bring my horse in at night as I want him to have a routine. My friend keeps her horse out 24/7 however he hates being caught as he doesn't have a routine

@MeljayTurner101 8 жыл бұрын

I have to slightly disagree with 'hates being caught because of no routine', my horses do not have a strict routine and being caught isn't a problem. 4 of the are rescues and 3 of them had problems of being caught at first. Catching your horse at pasture requires good body language to your horse, there will be something your friend is doing that in horse language Equus, they are sending the horse away. what needs to be considered too is the horse will create it's own routine in the field,when it drinks, when it rests, where it rests, where it grazes, so when going into the field to catch the horse their routine might be being interrupted. unless it's done around the same sort of time each day the horse becomes to not know what's expected or when. Our horses all come to drink water and rest together at around 4:30 every day, rest for an hour then go back to grazing. During this time they're not asked to do anything. Routine is good ;D x

@Cella_Studios 8 жыл бұрын

+Melanie Hetfield but the thing is, she's been late for shows because the horse doesn't like to be caught

@MeljayTurner101 8 жыл бұрын

Have a chat with CRKtraining, I'm sure they'll offer support to her. x

@Cella_Studios 8 жыл бұрын

+Melanie Hetfield ok thank you, sorry if I sounded rude

@Angela-zc1fv 7 жыл бұрын

That may be so but does not mean it has to do with routine. There are other factors that may be in play. I don't have a barn so my horses are never in. But I never have a problem catching them. If anything, I get mobbed and have to get clear about my space. I have had horses in the past that are stinkers to catch though. If horses learn they can get away from you and avoid work many will do so. In my opinion it is a training issue, not a routine issue.

@equicultureandhorseridersm7003 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so important that horses get to be horses. We teach horse owners how to create a good 'lifestyle' for their horses, we have a free course which starts here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iq2Xopln2bunioE.html

@countchocula5379 5 жыл бұрын

Lol I literally JUST got back from my usual late night sneak out to turn my horse out. I bring her in after our usual afternoon/evening workout and then sneak her out at night after everyone is gone and then get to her pasture early enough before the other boarders to give her breakfast...so nobody knowwwws heeheehee! so she only has to be in his stall for around four hours with dinner hay net and licky apple thing and lots of horses and activity going on during that period of time (while everyone is there bringing their horses in, feeding etc...) instead of over HALF of the entire day she is supposed to be in... Every once in a GREAT while my plot is foiled... but I do everything I possibly can, given the circumstances, to make sure my girl is healthy and HAPPY even if it means little to no sleep and ninja sneaking every single hackin night and morning of my life...We horse peoples are just CRAZY huh? :)