Amen. I have that book and I read the whole thing. I bought it in 2008 or 2009, either one of those years. It's helped me learn a great deal on how horses really should be living when people take care of them. At the same time during those times I was getting to know horses more. Now I know them inside out! And it's by the grace of God that we have been so blessed to develop a wonderful relationship with these creatures.
Good information. In addition, I understand that saliva production is much greater when ground feeding, rather than table-top. Saliva production in horses is literally gallons a day, and is essential for softening the fibrous food they eat and preventing impaction.
When my horses were stabled with runs and tiny pastures, blanketing, etc--- there were always huge vet bills. Rain rot, hoof problems, injuries. Since I moved to 5 acres, the horses decide when they want to be under cover-- they can move around and play and graze all day. No rain rot, no hoof problems, no injuries. Vet bills are just for basics- vaccines, floating teeth.
Very good video! I think it's very important to let horses have a natural life. Horses are not the same as human, it's a pity that almost everyone thinks like that.
Great video. My horses always eat from the ground. Even their grain buckets are hung at ground level. I do give them a sand product monthly as a safety precaution. They all have nicely developed backs and necks (the rescue is still coming along), and none of them have a tendency to invert anymore, because their muscles are developed they way they should be.
Very true commentary. I'll admit, I feed my mares their dinners from an elevated grain tub, but I did feed the 32 yr old from a rubber ground tub. It was just easier on her digestion. Some I feed hay from a feeder or they waste it, but they are rarely stalled and in the pasture it's all grazing or hay on the ground.
This has been known for so long, I have been unable to figure out why horse "experts" consistently ignore it. Thank you for speaking out.
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Amen. I have that book and I read the whole thing. I bought it in 2008 or 2009, either one of those years. It's helped me learn a great deal on how horses really should be living when people take care of them. At the same time during those times I was getting to know horses more. Now I know them inside out! And it's by the grace of God that we have been so blessed to develop a wonderful relationship with these creatures.
JesuscantergallopTB 8 months ago
i like this guy! :D
elinheartstristin 1 year ago
VERY informative thank you so much for posting this. :)
LisaPelletier 1 year ago
Good information. In addition, I understand that saliva production is much greater when ground feeding, rather than table-top. Saliva production in horses is literally gallons a day, and is essential for softening the fibrous food they eat and preventing impaction.
MyGideon 2 years ago
When my horses were stabled with runs and tiny pastures, blanketing, etc--- there were always huge vet bills. Rain rot, hoof problems, injuries. Since I moved to 5 acres, the horses decide when they want to be under cover-- they can move around and play and graze all day. No rain rot, no hoof problems, no injuries. Vet bills are just for basics- vaccines, floating teeth.
vivaloriflamme 2 years ago 2
@vivaloriflamme cool!
elinheartstristin 1 year ago
wow! did not know this!
thanks for the information(:
you should post vids about facts
that are rarely known. im sure it'd be much appreciated.
i'll have to start doing this(feeding my horses from the ground).
-happy trails, kaylee
BarrelQueen2215 2 years ago
Very good video! I think it's very important to let horses have a natural life. Horses are not the same as human, it's a pity that almost everyone thinks like that.
LisaNH19 2 years ago
did not know the tip about strangles. Thank you so much!
eldrama1 3 years ago
Great video. My horses always eat from the ground. Even their grain buckets are hung at ground level. I do give them a sand product monthly as a safety precaution. They all have nicely developed backs and necks (the rescue is still coming along), and none of them have a tendency to invert anymore, because their muscles are developed they way they should be.
shellyct 3 years ago
Wonderful! couldnt have said it better!
YellowPaintMare 3 years ago
Cool interview Joe and very instructional. i give you an 11 for a vote. LOL Best, Melanie Benton
ladyfox250 3 years ago
Very true commentary. I'll admit, I feed my mares their dinners from an elevated grain tub, but I did feed the 32 yr old from a rubber ground tub. It was just easier on her digestion. Some I feed hay from a feeder or they waste it, but they are rarely stalled and in the pasture it's all grazing or hay on the ground.
jengersnaped 3 years ago
that is a very good video, thank you very much!
stinahumana 3 years ago