Some of our horses are lucky enough to live outdoors full time and have ample room to ramble and graze as they did in the wild. As herd animals, horses have physical, physiological, and emotional needs that are naturally met living freely outdoors.

To care for and enjoy our horses, however, most of us need to keep our horses close to us. And that typically means indoor stabling for at least some of the day, sometimes all day, depending on the weather and what kinds of activities we pursue with our horses. Even horses with access to ample pasture may need to live indoors to recover from injuries or manage their weight, or simply to stay out of the elements.

Indoor living is not our horse's natural habitat. Confinement can affect everything from respiratory and digestive heath to joint function and overall well-being.

The good news is that modern equine science provides many ways for our horses to live as naturally as possible in a stabled environment.