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What are his body signs? Is his ears laid back, or pricked forward? Does he appear tense or relaxed? Is the only horse you have? Did you call out to him before you entered the pasture or not? Did you have a feed bucket or hay bale on you at all? And, how long have you had him? It's most likely that he's just happy to see you and is running up to greet you, or thinks/sees you have a treat for him that he is super-eager to get from you.
If he's happy to see you, his ears will be pricked up and not laid back, he will not show the whites of his eyes like he's scared or challenging you (unless he's an appaloosa, which they always show the whites of their eyes no matter what mood their in), or appear tense. If his ears are laid back, he could either be in a bad mood, afraid of you, or scared you might hurt him and have learned to strike first. But, if he's a good nature horse (which I'm sure he is), then he'll just either be eager to get that yummy thing in your hand to eat, or he's just really happy to see you.
What else can I help you with?
How big is an ideal horse pasture?
A horse pasture should have enough space to graze as well as space to run. One horse is 1.5 AUs, so depending on your locality, pasture quality, time of year, etc., you could pasture one horse per 2 acres or more per month.
How much do farms charge to pasture a horse?
between 100 to 900 dollars a month. a good price at a decent farm would be 400-500
Where does a horse live?
In a stable in the countryside?
What provides a horse with an excellent source of fresh forage?
A horse in a good pasture will do.
What do you do if your new horse is rejected in a pasture?
This is the way horses are: your horse is the "new kid", the lowest in the pasture's pecking order. The gender make up of the pasture has an effect too, as does the gender of your horse; but they will all eventually work it out, it's a natural part of their world and they know how to handle it.
How do you know if you should keep your horse in a stable or keep it at pasture?
This can depend on the breed of horse and type of work the horse is being used for. Example, is the horse kept for training and competition or is the horse for hacking/riding for pleasure. Stable vs pasture can also depend on the time of year -winter vs summer and of course the quality of the pasture- is there shelter and food.
Should you keep a cribbing strap on a horse when it is in pasture?
Yes and no. Yes for if it cribs alot and if its in a small pasture. No for if its in a big pasture and if it doesn't crib alot.
Can a pasture provide fresh forage for a horse?
Yes
Is it better for a horse to have a friend horse?
It is good for a horse to have another horse due to swatting the flies, and just for the company in the pasture.
May you graze my horse on pasture treated with weedar 64?
No. Pasture the horse on untreated grass. No treatment of any kind, except cutting the grass with a lawn mower.
Can keeping a horse on pasture alleviate heave symptoms?
It can help so long as the horse doesn't have what's called 'pasture heaves' where it's allergic to the molds in the grass.
How do you lead a horse from the pasture?
Go into the pasture, shutting the gate behind you, with halter and lead line behind your back, or low at your side. (As long as it is in an inconspicuous place, not easily seen by the horse.) If it is a pasture with more than one horse, slowly approach, with hand out, the horse you are to take out of the pasture. You should speak to him quietly and calmly, to let him know it is OK. If he does not run from you, quietly slip the lead line, attached to the halter, around his neck, so you can hold on to it if he tries to get away. Then slide the halter over his nose, around his ears, and then fasten the clip or buckle that goes under his jaw. Remove the lead line from around his neck, and lead him from the left side, standing about even with his shoulder, out of the pasture. You may want to bring treats if he constantly runs away, until he learns to come to you on his own. Just be aware of any other horses that may be in the pasture.
