Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Do Pastured Horses Come In Out of the Rain?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Morris" <bobmorris@xxxxxxxx>
To: "Dabney Finch" <dabneyesq@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 10:46 AM
Subject: RE: [RC] Do Pastured Horses Come In Out of the Rain?


> Well, here in Southwest Idaho, climate a bit different than
> SoCal, our horses have no shelters and they are out year
> round. They do have shelter from the wind by being in the
> gullies and by using the brush.
>
> A roof is not essential but protection from the wind is.
>
> Bob
>
I have heard also from a friend, that it is common in Idaho to just turn
horses out for the winter.  I suspect they grow awesome coats and are
very tough individuals.  What I think makes ALL the difference, is if they
can move around to get warm.

Personally, even in mild Calif climate, I have seen them shiver in a
rain...I
could not stand that, so feel they need the option of shelter.

Another thing to consider is if you ever have a sick h orse....y ou will
wish
you have a dry place.
Karen


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