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01/30/07, 05:04 PM
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My Horses are safely "In-Stalled" (pics) 4* by AM
Supposed to be 4 degrees here by morning. I figured th horses would be more comfortable in their stalls tonight. Have you got yours in?
By the Way, these are registered Paso Finos...haven't been curried for awhile...but they're well-fed.
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01/30/07, 05:58 PM
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How cute! Such little guys in little stalls!
Our horses are stalled in shedrows at night right now just because of our unfinished set-up. Otherwise they'd be turned out 24/7 with free choice access to barns in all temps. Unless someone is sick or shivering (VERY rare), they stay out in anything and never seem to mind. Even when they had this set-up before, they almost never went into the barns and sheds. My horses have been out in -35F (plus windchiil) without blankets and no trouble at all. One is an Alaskan-bred pintabian in his late 20s/early 30s, the other is a youngish thin-skinned Appendix QH brought up here from Idaho as a yearling.
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01/30/07, 06:16 PM
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They sure look good to me. I think that was so kind of you to get them up out of that cold weather.
Our two are put up in their stall each night summer and winter. They have been blanketed since this really cold spell. I just protect them too much I guess, but that is the way I have been taught from a kid to treat my horses.
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01/31/07, 12:09 AM
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Well...
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Originally Posted by hoofinitnorth
How cute! Such little guys in little stalls!
Our horses are stalled in shedrows at night right now just because of our unfinished set-up. Otherwise they'd be turned out 24/7 with free choice access to barns in all temps. Unless someone is sick or shivering (VERY rare), they stay out in anything and never seem to mind. Even when they had this set-up before, they almost never went into the barns and sheds. My horses have been out in -35F (plus windchiil) without blankets and no trouble at all. One is an Alaskan-bred pintabian in his late 20s/early 30s, the other is a youngish thin-skinned Appendix QH brought up here from Idaho as a yearling.
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Actually those stalls are 8' wide and 12' deep.
I usually keep mine out too, but right now, they run on a neighbor's pasture and I don't have permission to build any shelters over there (It's just next door).
So, even though there are plenty of trees they can stand under for some shelter, and there are a few valleys for wind-breaks, when it gets really cold, I walk them home and keep them up in their stalls.
It also gives me a chance to curry them and check their feet (unshod), worm them, and do some general maitainence on them (untangling manes and tails).
Like you, mine stay out 99% of the time, but paso's are a pretty spirited breed, so it doesn't pay to let them "go Wild" too long if you're planning to show them or ride them much.
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01/31/07, 07:53 AM
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Our drafts and mule have access to the barn. They prefer to stay outside, unless the wind is blowing hard.
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01/31/07, 10:14 AM
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Mine all have access to barns and sheds but they are all standing with their butt to the wind with about an inch of snow on their backs.... Plenty of room inside but they prefer outside unless it is pouring down rain.
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02/01/07, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Boleyz
Actually those stalls are 8' wide and 12' deep.
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Like I said, small stalls!  My stalls are 12' x 13' (12' x 12' is very common, older stalls are 10' x 10' but considered too small by most unless they have ponies or minis or goats) and I wish I had built 15' x 15's!!!  Of course I have a 17.1H gelding to house...
Love those little Paso's, never have had the pleasure of meeting or riding one. Some day...
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02/01/07, 05:39 PM
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Good for you, putting them up when it's cold out. It certainly won't hurt them. And who cares if it's unnecessary? The horses probably feel extra special with the added attention. I've found that my horses like things to be predictable and thrive on a daily routine, but that changing things around occassionally stimulates their minds.
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02/01/07, 05:42 PM
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farmergirl is right-many horses really benefit from a routine! My horses have been MUCH more interested in human contact and more amenable to handling since we have had to stall them at night (due to lack of shelter in the current unfinished pasture). They look forward to more than just meals and are really happy to get out and get in. When we go back to 24/7 turn-out for them I will keep the routine of handling them a minimum of twice daily.
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02/01/07, 06:08 PM
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Well...
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Originally Posted by hoofinitnorth
Like I said, small stalls! My stalls are 12' x 13' (12' x 12' is very common, older stalls are 10' x 10' but considered too small by most unless they have ponies or minis or goats) and I wish I had built 15' x 15's!!! Of course I have a 17.1H gelding to house...
Love those little Paso's, never have had the pleasure of meeting or riding one. Some day... |
If you ever do ride a Paso, you'll love them. They Bill them as the "Smoothest Riding Horse in the world". They have a natural 4 beat gait, and after they get warmed up, limber and collected, they really are a joy to ride.
Real head-turners too, as most people are unfamiliar with them.
We used to have a stallion and everytime we went to the Wrangler's Camp at Ky. Land Between the Lakes, someone would try to buy him. Others would ride up and say, "What kind of horse IS that?"
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