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Why do my horses stand in the rain2007-11-24 21:23:19

my horses have got 3 separate shelters to get in if it rains,snows whatever and 1 of them is nicer than my house...so why do they stand in the rain?

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Horses like showers too!

Bugs don't fly around in the rain.and a nice hard rain itches all of those hard-to-itch spots!

If it bothered them they'd head to the house :-)

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cause they're comfortable probably...their sensors are different and it doesn't mean that if you rush to go inside when it rains that you should expect them to react the same way... they don't know the stable is nice and that you'd want them to go in it

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Sometimes, they dont even realize it is raining. They dont care. They have survived in the rain and snow for thousands of years do why change now? I would suggest a rain coat though so they don't get rain rot.

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You forget horses never had barns or shelters in the beginning,The domestic horse haven't evolved away from their natural instincts.

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My mare is like that too.. She's actually a little jittery to be locked in a stall when it's raining. Maybe it's just because it's different. Not sure, but most of them just seem to be more comfortable out in the rain. Especially if it's lightening - Then most really dont prefer to be indoors, not sure why. Also - If your shelter roofing is tin it may be the noise, they might not like the sound of the rain coming down on it, some of our horses are like that. Sorry I couldn't be of more help - I did give my input on your flyspray question though. =]

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I have some that do that as well, where as the others head for cover. It seems to be an individual thing. It may be that they do not like the sound of the rain on the roof. I have a mare that I have to use a waterproof lightweight blanket on because that little brat will stand right under the water running off the loafing shed and if I don't she will get rain scald grrr. All you can do is provide the shelter and give them access to it. If you have a problem horse like my stinker you can either lock them in the shelter or get them a water proof blanket that is suitable for the temp or just let them stand foolishly in the rain.

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cause their dumb

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thats funny i think a horse in the rain is just like a human in the shower at least you dont have to give them a bath

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They stand in the rain because they prefur to be out in the open instead of being in an inclosed area where they can't see whats going on outside. Like, if they won't stand in the barn then they probably feel more safer outside where they can see whats happening. Because, you know, thunder, lightning, hail, stuff like that. They don't know what it is and they don't want to stand in a place where it is loud and scary. They'd rather see it for them selves.