This video popped up in my feed and I’m so glad it did! Your horses are so loved and well cared for. I love that each of them came to say hi when you walked past their stall. With some nodding their head in agreement of the conversation. ❤
Beautiful barn, beautiful horses. Love how they go to their window and watch the rain storm. So calm with thunder going on! So sorry about losing some precious horses by lightning strike! That must have broken your heart…..it would mine!
Heartbreaking to have had your horse struck by lightning. Devastating. Everyone is safe, sound and content to let it do whatever it wants outside! Love the horseshow prints in the concrete and the beautiful stalls.
Yes, it is. Every time we add more concrete to our property we put some of our horse's horse shoes in it. It's really nice because then we have that after they have left us.
Well, losing one horse to lightning sure is a good enough reason to bring the horses in during a storm. But alive is better than dead, so good move! Besides, all of the horses look like sweetie pies and we want to keep them safe!!
Thank you so much! All of the stalls are a little bigger than 12' X 12', are matted, have corner feeders and corner ties, ventilation above the walls, windows and the horses can stick their heads out in the isle way if they chose =]
I was given a Mustang who originally came from Wyoming. When bad weather came in my sister's horse (we didn't know what he was, but guessed Morgan/Welsh cross) would freak out and run around until we could get him in. (He could have just gone in himself, but would run in and out ). My horse couldn't care less. My theory was that on the range there was nowhere to go, so they were fatalistic about it. But after we had him a year or two, he learned to be afraid of lightning storms from my sister's horse (who was also high horse).
Great video. That said, it’s important that you non-chalently bring them in and appear totally unfazed when such storms are imminent. Horses can be extremely sensitive to handlers’ sudden senses of urgency, which in turn can feed into their stress responses. Further, patting them to allay their concerns when they’re fearful actually reinforces their reaction. But you handled it well, and just made sure they had something distracting once they entered their stalls.
Thank you so much. I wish you could see the sign we have on June's door for the exact reason you just explained. I posted another CZcams about June and her anxiety and how she used to empty her grooming basket then people would walk over, pick up the brushes then pet her while her ears were back. We had to put a stop to that. It was exhausting explaining it all the time so I put a humorous not on her stall front door ;]
I agree. I live in WA state, very rare and it makes sense to bring them in during storms, was just commenting another midwest horse facility was adament about leaving them out
I think for those of us who know of horses who have passed by lightning strike it's an easy decision to bring them in. I know of 5 horses who have died that way. Lightning strike is actually an inclusion on Equine Insurance Mortality Policies.
Believe it or not, I know someone who had 2 horses killed by lightening. Both in different years, yet, in the same field……..who said lightning didn’t strike in the same place twice…….. It’s the metal shoes.
Yes, that would be interesting but probably difficult to film. As a novice, I once made the mistake of bringing in 12 horses without much knowledge of the pecking order, etc.. That was a fun event!!
@@sleepinglioness5754 You are thinking along the right lines if you are considering the pecking order when you bring them in. We turn our horses out and catch them with the pecking order in mind. That way the horses know who is coming in or going out next which allows them less stress and how much patience they need to have while waiting for their turn.
@@Americandreamfarm I wish I had had you as my mentor in those days! Truly enjoy and appreciate your insights on what's going on in their beautiful heads and how horses have their own way of 'talking' to each.
I understand they also have a better survival rate if left out in a climatic disaster (other then lightning). They seem to instinctively know how to avoid these disasters and where to run to in safety. Is that true? That’s what I’ve heard.
@@AgentRainsI didn’t watch it up to literally the very last second! I stopped when she was asking for advice at 2:50. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
I understand your concern about lightning. Important is a well constructed shelter. But stabling in such dark boxes is neither a good condition for the well-being of horses.
Our horses are in their stalls during storms like this, while they hold for lessons during the afternoons and if we go to a horse show, the night before the horse show. Other than that, our horses are turned out.
Large, clean loose boxes with windows? Dark? It is a very homey looking barn, not one of those metal cages too many people have these days. Do you keep your horse in direct sunlight? Horses need shade as well.
@@thomasbuhlmann6437 All of which they have, EXCEPT during a lightning storm. Those stalls are great. Why are you trying so hard to find something to dislike?
Best tip for today isFLOWER ESSENCES!!!! I know there are a few brands in your country. Find a flower therapist and you can require the blend to help the horses thru bad weather. Homeopathy is also very helpful. If you never tried this please consider doing one ore the other! Good luck!! I could not be without any of it. Works every time!!
I always brought my horses in when bad weather was coming.
Keep them safe.
Yes Ma'am. It's definitely the best thing to do for them.
This video popped up in my feed and I’m so glad it did! Your horses are so loved and well cared for. I love that each of them came to say hi when you walked past their stall. With some nodding their head in agreement of the conversation. ❤
Welcome! Thank you so much. We love our horses dearly and have very strong bonds with them =]
Beautiful barn, beautiful horses. Love how they go to their window and watch the rain storm. So calm with thunder going on! So sorry about losing some precious horses by lightning strike! That must have broken your heart…..it would mine!
I’m glad y’all at least got some rain! I’m NW of Atl, and our grass is very crunchy! Love to all the horses, especially Queen! ❤️
What beautiful healthy horses!.. Bless them. ❤😊💪
Heartbreaking to have had your horse struck by lightning. Devastating.
Everyone is safe, sound and content to let it do whatever it wants outside!
Love the horseshow prints in the concrete and the beautiful stalls.
Yes, it is. Every time we add more concrete to our property we put some of our horse's horse shoes in it. It's really nice because then we have that after they have left us.
Well, losing one horse to lightning sure is a good enough reason to bring the horses in during a storm. But alive is better than dead, so good move! Besides, all of the horses look like sweetie pies and we want to keep them safe!!
I love that all the stalls have a beautiful external view and light source!
Thank you. The barn is nice and ventilated. =]
Boss is adorable. He agrees with everything you say❤. They look so well loved and cared for, definitely a labor of love caring for animals.
Thank you so much! Boss has so much character. We adore him! 🥰
Never had to convince my horses and donkeys to come in when storms approached! 🤣🐎⛈️& Yes Storm Hay!
Wow ! I love your barn !!! It’s how I want my barn to look.
Thanks for taking great care of your horses !!👍💯❤️🐴
Thank you so much! All of the stalls are a little bigger than 12' X 12', are matted, have corner feeders and corner ties, ventilation above the walls, windows and the horses can stick their heads out in the isle way if they chose =]
If you hear thunder, you are in risk for lightning. lightening travels faster than thunder.
I was given a Mustang who originally came from Wyoming. When bad weather came in my sister's horse (we didn't know what he was, but guessed Morgan/Welsh cross) would freak out and run around until we could get him in. (He could have just gone in himself, but would run in and out ). My horse couldn't care less. My theory was that on the range there was nowhere to go, so they were fatalistic about it. But after we had him a year or two, he learned to be afraid of lightning storms from my sister's horse (who was also high horse).
Hands off that metal gate in a thunderstorm!
Yes Sir! 🥰
Great video. That said, it’s important that you non-chalently bring them in and appear totally unfazed when such storms are imminent. Horses can be extremely sensitive to handlers’ sudden senses of urgency, which in turn can feed into their stress responses. Further, patting them to allay their concerns when they’re fearful actually reinforces their reaction. But you handled it well, and just made sure they had something distracting once they entered their stalls.
Thank you so much. I wish you could see the sign we have on June's door for the exact reason you just explained. I posted another CZcams about June and her anxiety and how she used to empty her grooming basket then people would walk over, pick up the brushes then pet her while her ears were back. We had to put a stop to that. It was exhausting explaining it all the time so I put a humorous not on her stall front door ;]
I have heard that lightning is a major threat to feral horses.
I do the same with my horses!❤🐴
Can't even image how the horses will react when fireworks come along on July 4.
I agree. I live in WA state, very rare and it makes sense to bring them in during storms, was just commenting another midwest horse facility was adament about leaving them out
I think for those of us who know of horses who have passed by lightning strike it's an easy decision to bring them in. I know of 5 horses who have died that way. Lightning strike is actually an inclusion on Equine Insurance Mortality Policies.
But WHY would anyone leave them out in lightning storms! That’s just negligent, to me, and I don’t HAVE horses!
I'm in Tulsa. We get these kind of storms all the time. Good idea to put the horses in.
Thanks Debbie!
They are safe. It’s all that matters. We don’t get storms like that in PNW.
I'd do th exact same thing ! Also, wht size are those stalls? 12'x16'?
Believe it or not, I know someone who had 2 horses killed by lightening.
Both in different years, yet, in the same field……..who said lightning didn’t strike in the same place twice……..
It’s the metal shoes.
Put them inside, close all the doors and windows and turn on the music...kind of loud
Can u show us how you bring them inside when it's a emergency??
Yes, that would be interesting but probably difficult to film. As a novice, I once made the mistake of bringing in 12 horses without much knowledge of the pecking order, etc.. That was a fun event!!
@@sleepinglioness5754 You are thinking along the right lines if you are considering the pecking order when you bring them in. We turn our horses out and catch them with the pecking order in mind. That way the horses know who is coming in or going out next which allows them less stress and how much patience they need to have while waiting for their turn.
@@Americandreamfarm I wish I had had you as my mentor in those days!
Truly enjoy and appreciate your insights on what's going on in their beautiful heads and how horses have their own way of 'talking' to each.
@@sleepinglioness5754 Thank you so much! Comments like this make doing what I do worth while. I appreciate you 🥰
They're all wanting attention❤
I have heard others say they leave horses out in case tornadoes, lightening strike the barn?
If there was a tornado threat I would leave them out so we don't have the risk of the building coming down on them.
I understand they also have a better survival rate if left out in a climatic disaster (other then lightning). They seem to instinctively know how to avoid these disasters and where to run to in safety. Is that true? That’s what I’ve heard.
@@leslieschott754 Yes, they have a better chance of survival.
What state are you in?
It Cleary shows in the video
@@AgentRainsI didn’t watch it up to literally the very last second! I stopped when she was asking for advice at 2:50. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
We are in Northeast Georgia close to Athens. Go Dawgs!
I understand your concern about lightning. Important is a well constructed shelter. But stabling in such dark boxes is neither a good condition for the well-being of horses.
Our horses are in their stalls during storms like this, while they hold for lessons during the afternoons and if we go to a horse show, the night before the horse show. Other than that, our horses are turned out.
Large, clean loose boxes with windows? Dark? It is a very homey looking barn, not one of those metal cages too many people have these days. Do you keep your horse in direct sunlight? Horses need shade as well.
Did you watch the same video as the rest of us? Those horses have better accommodations than many humans. My bedroom is darker than those stalls.
@@NavvyMom You chosed your bedroom yourself, not the horses! They would choose space and social contact. To play and have fun each other.
@@thomasbuhlmann6437 All of which they have, EXCEPT during a lightning storm. Those stalls are great. Why are you trying so hard to find something to dislike?
Best tip for today isFLOWER ESSENCES!!!!
I know there are a few brands in your country. Find a flower therapist and you can require the blend to help the horses thru bad weather. Homeopathy is also very helpful.
If you never tried this please consider doing one ore the other!
Good luck!! I could not be without any of it. Works every time!!
Lavender.