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

Okay? lol

Do ya kinda get what I'm sayin?

-mel

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I take care of three miniature horses and they do the same thing. They will even get down and roll when it rains from time to time. I've seen them spunk up and run across our pasture many times when wind and rain are combined. I do not believe that they get cold like we do though, as I've found their hair to often be wet only on the outer surface when I've brushed them in the mornings.

Virginia

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because instinct is telling them to stand out in the open where they won't be cornered during a storm and they can see all that is happening.

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its like a shower for them and especially on hot days that it rains it cools them, hard rain scratch hard to reach places and there very smart animals once there wet they can roll in the dirt or mud and be ready for the flies and heat flies dont bite through thick mud.

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They stand in the rain because it refreshes them like say you havent took a shower for 1 week wouldnt it feel good to stand in the rain and also it cools them downa dn take all of the flys away from the also horses and ponies love to be out side very much!!!

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Because it feels nice to them,like a massage.I like to stand out in the rain in a t-shirt and shorts.And then they feel cleaner and are cleaner.

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Probably because they like it. Thats also how they take showers

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I've got the same situation, and I've come to the conclusion it is TO ANNOY US AND MAKE US FEEL GUILTY.

It's the same as when they are laying flat in the sun, perfectly still as you scream their name until you frantically run out to them in the pasture. (They DO hear you, you know. If they can hear the bit jingle in the barn and know I want to go riding, then surely they must hear my frantic screaming).

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Horses are naturally wild creatures. If they want, or feel the need, they will seek shelter.