When planning for winter, remember that horses are social animals. If you have a mare or a gelding that’s unable to go outdoors because of nasty winter weather, installing a horse-safe, shatterproof mirror in his stall may provide some welcome companionship. Many horses will interact with the reflection in the mirror as they would with a pasture mate. They will greet it, breath on it and stand next to it.
Day 20: Is Your Horse Happy?
Dr. Sue McDonnell, PhD, board-certified in Applied Animal Behavior and founding head of the Equine Behavior Program at University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine shares her tip on how to keep your horse happy during the dead of winter.
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