Is it best for horses to live out?

Answer 1

It really depends on the situation. If your horse is young, healthy and fit, they would probably prefer to live outside. However, older horses or those with health problems would benefit from turnout during the day but coming into a stall at night and when the weather is not good. Any horse that lives outside should have a run-in shed for shelter in bad weather, which does need cleaning although not as often as stalls. Also, clean water is a must, and a feeding station raised off the ground a little is a good idea. And remember, some horses such as horses who come from show stables or those moving from a warm to cold climate may simply prefer to live in a stall. Always pay attention to changes in your horses behavior as you change their habits.