Turnout - Does it matter what I do with my horses...

[Heidi1]

I would just like to point out that I appear to have been involved in a debate about what I do with my horses............ Does it matter what I do with my horses, the main point is they are Happy and Healthy and out 24/7 at the moment............... end of.......... Thank you

 

[Super_Kat]

You do what you think is best for them. Unless you horses are unhappy and look crap it's nobody's business what you do with them. Your the best person to know whats best for them

kat
xx

 

[KatB]

I completely agree with ho you keep your horses, exactly the smae way as i do mine. Ignore anyone who doesnt know you, and doesnt believe in horses being horses!

 

[BBs]

You dont have to explain yourself!

Like you say your horses are happy and healthy! if they are clipped and left out 24/7 as long as any horse has good shelter and appropriate rugs and feed there is no reason for them to have to be stuck in a dusty box!

My boy last year was clipped fully and left out until November - the weather was fine and dry and mild! far healthier than being stuck in imo.

You carry on doing whats best for your horses

 

[Heidi1]

Thank you both...............I know when they want to come in when they are waiting at the gate for me, at the moment they are still half way up the field grazing.... AND HAPPY.........

 

[Tempi]

i know how you feel........what you do with your horses is totally your business and noone elses, just ignore them hun xx

 

[SSM]

Anyone wanting to question Heidi's horse management skills had better come through me first

Heidi is my guru, a ton of support and knowledge - what she says goes!

 

[Heidi1]

Thanks honey...............

 

[the watcher]

Actually I don't think anybody was challenging the way you deal with your horses, just asking the rationale behind it..which is the only way to learn and understand, I think

 

[Christmas_Kate]

Having read the thread, no, it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks. They're rugged so what's the problem?

 

[Heidi1]

Did actually read like that......... Perhaps it might have help if my original post was read properly too.........

 

[Blizzard]

In my opinion, horses are better out than in, so good for you Heidi!

 

[Heidi1]

Thank you.....they love it at the moment..........

 

[MillionDollar]

Good for you, you do whats best for them and don't listen to anyone else. I have 4 horses out 24/7, including a warmblood, they love being out and i have one horse thats in/out 12 hours/12 hours, as she isn't happy out 24/7. Don't let anyone upset you, you're obviously doing right if they are happy!!!

 

[SirenaXVI]

Nobody's business but your own hun

 

[Heidi1]

Thank you...

 

[EllieBeast]

of course not! my mare is fully clipped (well, will be) as she is in full, competative work. she will also live out 24/7 all winter, as she cannot be stabled. i love to see horses out, my mare has never been happier, horses for courses and all that.
Sarah

 

[PiebaldHorse]

Heidi dont listen to bad comments, at the riding stables the horses are out overnight and they get excited when they know its time to head out!

My lesson is the last of the day so I get to help take them to the field, just behind the stables a bit. I love seeing them so happy. They will be out most of the year.

Aslong as you and your horse are happy, and healthy. Then just ignore those immature comments!

 

[sharni]

mine are out 24/7 unrugged and muddy. they love it so do I.

 

[miamibear]

Your business hun.

I dont see a problem with it. I would love the option of all year turnout unfortunately ours is restricted!