Much has been written about natural horse keeping, but there really
is no such thing anymore. Horses under truly natural conditions run wild
and free, without fences to stop their migrations. They live in herds
and spend their lives foraging for food, fleeing from danger, and
raising young. Unfortunately, the price for this lifestyle is a
shortened lifespan, as the wild horse succumbs to disease, injury, and
predators much sooner than her captive counterparts.
Your horse will be happier and mentally healthier if you can keep him under as natural conditions as possible. This means keeping him on pasture with ample grazing when weather permits. Unfortunately, many people keep their horses confined to stalls most of the day, either for convenience or because of limited land resources. This circumstance is quite unnatural for horses, and the ensuing boredom and pent-up energy can lead to all sorts of behavioral problems. To simulate more natural conditions, give your horse as much turnout time as possible so he can graze and stretch his legs.
Provide Companionship Horses are herd animals and are happiest when living with other equine companions. If you can afford to own only one horse, keeping him at a boarding facility offers the advantage of other horses for him to socialize with. If boarding isn't an option for you, then consider owning more than one horse, if at all possible. If you can't afford to buy two horses, perhaps you can adopt a homeless horse from a rescue shelter. If you have enough land, consider keeping someone else's horse on your property so that both animals have a companion and you have a riding buddy.
Your horse will be happier and mentally healthier if you can keep him under as natural conditions as possible. This means keeping him on pasture with ample grazing when weather permits. Unfortunately, many people keep their horses confined to stalls most of the day, either for convenience or because of limited land resources. This circumstance is quite unnatural for horses, and the ensuing boredom and pent-up energy can lead to all sorts of behavioral problems. To simulate more natural conditions, give your horse as much turnout time as possible so he can graze and stretch his legs.
Provide Companionship Horses are herd animals and are happiest when living with other equine companions. If you can afford to own only one horse, keeping him at a boarding facility offers the advantage of other horses for him to socialize with. If boarding isn't an option for you, then consider owning more than one horse, if at all possible. If you can't afford to buy two horses, perhaps you can adopt a homeless horse from a rescue shelter. If you have enough land, consider keeping someone else's horse on your property so that both animals have a companion and you have a riding buddy.
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