Horses do this Instinctively to protect themselves

Young horses learn from older horses in the herd. #horselover #horsegirl #equinelearning

[@Oswald_Chambers]

That physical position also creates a bit of a “wind tunnel” so they can more readily smell a predator approaching from behind, using the storm as cover.

[@andreahoard9484]

Thank you for sharing this instinctive behavior about horses. . . interesting. . .

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're most welcome. It's my pleasure.

[@lindasue263]

Well I'll be! Thank you for sharing this intriguing horse intelligence!

[@Americandreamfarm]

You bet! It's my pleasure.

[@ChelleLlewes]

I was always under the impression that horses lower their heads during a storm to keep their nostrils from filling with water...and choking them... But doing it to avoid lightning is a good reason, especially on the prairie.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

It’s raining here right now. Going outside in the rain to turn my rump toward the storm…

[@lindalape8493]

😂😂😂

[@cliffords.8341]

@TheSouthIshot How's that working out 11 hours later? 😁

[@adelaferreira4575]

So interesting how animals sense danger ,always learn something new ,thanks ,beautiful horses !

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@Dana-eq5nz]

Most all herd animals display this behavior. You'll see a whole herd of cows doing this...

[@deadazzz]

And you'll see very little people acknowledging why.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

I knew they turned their rear to the storm but I didn’t know abt lowering their heads. Interesting

[@christinekarabinus4474]

Keeps rain out of their ears

[@AIvey-qs1so]

Fascinating! Aww and happy birthday beautiful horse :)

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@lulumoon6942]

There's always something more to learn from our equine family, thanks! And Happy Birthday Jaxx! 😍🥳

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

I learned something new. Love it

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@user-vy7iw4lf5o]

I know nothing about horses. But why not bring them back into the barn??? Thanks for the videos.

[@Americandreamfarm]

They had just been turned out and were enjoying the cool rain and break from the bugs on the hot day.

[@Bre1958.]

Animals know to seek shelter when they are free to do so. Horses love to be free.

[@dustenekoes28]

I’ve seen this in our sheep too! Seems to be quite beneficial for so many quadrupeds to have adapted similar behaviour, very interesting thanks for posting!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Definitely! Herd animals have society figured out. We humans can learn a lot from them.

[@QuiltLady]

They can’t go to the barn? Then they wouldn’t have to worry about the lightening.

[@pumpkinproblem]

Do wild horses have the luxury of a barn? Also even if there is a barn or other form of shelter offered horses don't always take it, we had 2 big open barns for our horses and they still chose to stand in the rain or seek shelter under a tree. Majority of the time the horses only used the barns to get out of the heat

[@tamarapace3036]

This was very interesting, thanks for the really interesting information.

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're welcome. It's my pleasure.

[@myrajhall7690]

A run in shed would be nice. If there is shelter they will use it.

[@bethanndavis115]

Nope, mine stand out in it...

[@edwardzarnowski5558]

Horses hardly ever use their run in shed

[@misssagacious]

My horse never would! He would just stand out in the rain!

[@lindalape8493]

Your black paints are absolutely gorgeous!!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you so much Linda. Boone and Fleur are father and daughter. We used to have another black and white gelding, my boy Zip. We lost him almost 2 years ago.

[@joannsilva4715]

My horse hated when heavy rain would be stinging him in his face, ears & eyes

[@warrior4ever731]

Thanks info new to me

[@EagleSoul]

I've just found your channel. This video was amazing. You should have much more subscribers by now. I'll go over all your videos in the next month because you're giving valuable information. Cheers from Silvana from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thanks so much for your support. I truly appreciate you. I started focusing on my KZbin account about 2 months ago. My goal is to teach as many people as possible about horses while adding a sprinkle of humor in here and there. =]

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you

[@Americandreamfarm]

It's my pleasure!

[@lisagilbert8472]

Thank you for sharing! I never knew this!! ❤❤🎉🎉

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're most welcome.

[@heatherkulsicavage7083]

Fascinating!!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you Heather.

[@katherineklevenow1808]

I'll try that next time it rains 🌧️

[@christinemason2938]

So interesting

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you

[@carilariviere505]

I had never witnessed this before. Of course when I boarded my horse where she could be in a herd all day, I rarely visited in the pouring rain!

[@sickofcrap8992]

That's fascinating!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@lmb888]

June❤

[@SSOTime]

That is so cool! Do they put their backs to the storm so the rain doesn't get in their eyes? And position their legs closer together to make it easier to bolt? Just theorizing over here. (:

[@Americandreamfarm]

Yes! Way to go!

[@SSOTime]

@@Americandreamfarm oh yay thanks!

[@denisewineberg3371]

Happy birthday to him....❤

[@Americandreamfarm]

@@denisewineberg3371 Thank you Denise!

[@leanneadams2549]

Don’t they have a run in to go into ?

[@Americandreamfarm]

They would not go in it if they did. They enjoy the cool rain and break from the bugs. It's very hot and humid here. They were just turned out from their stalls.

[@milliehouston1089]

I was curious about that too

[@AgentRains]

Very cool ty

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're most welcome!

[@QueenSunstar]

Very interesting!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@Whistlewalk]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@Americandreamfarm]

It's my pleasure.

[@Synderai]

They also don’t stand under trees nor touch the fence which could get struck by lightning. Smart horses❤

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@happydogg312]

I thought everyone did this when stuck out in the rain.

[@1Dogsoldier4life]

Around hurricane seson in FL, i hate seeing phone numbers painted on them.

[@averycheesypotato]

I’m not from such a stormy place, but I can imagine. Terrible. But it can be safer than shutting them in a barn, depending on the situation. Microchipping is important in any case!

[@lisastutzman6112]

Happy birthday Jaxx🎉❤🎇🎆🎇🥳🎂🍾

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@cdelorenzo6773]

They should still have proper shelters from the rain, sun & storms built outside for them....or else put them into the barn!

[@trulla212]

Hurray, finally ... your comment is the best ... I totally agree with you, thank you ... !!! 👋😍👍🌲

[@Eros.n.pippins]

They'd far rather stand in the open They are prey animals, so like how this comes naturally, standing in the open means they can hear any predators coming close. Under a tree or in a barn, they'll have the sound of the rain drops hitting hard, that'll cover up most sounds Plus, they can find natural shelter, even if its just a lower or higher spot in the field depending on weather Mine are on a hill, only natural shelter available, they'll stand at the very top during the heat as it catches the breeze, lower down the hill to get out the rain or cold wind(depends on time of year too)

[@debbiehansen7317]

Wont they get rain rotfrom standing in the rain

[@toneenorman2135]

I have a new horse who’s name is jax..🐴💚

[@fjb4932]

Always saddens me to see animals without food, water, shelter from sleet, rain, hail, snow, wind, blazing sun. Owners always point to a scrub brush as adequate, or say animals throughout history are plains animals and because they're alive is proof that they are just fine. A simple lean-to, sheltering trees, wind break...Anything ! But no.... ☆

[@staypower11]

Never use trees as shelter in a rainstorm. It is safer crouched down in a field.

[@elysemcclure148]

A shoddy shelter can be a deathtrap in high winds. Even if you have a secure barn, sometimes the horses will be less anxious and less likely to hurt themselves if they’re turned out into a large field where they can move and change positions in respond to the storm

[@fjb4932]

@@elysemcclure148 True...we can Always find an excuse, if we look long and hard enough. Besides, we wouldn't treat humans that way, but animals aren't human, now are thet. Let'm suffer... ☆

[@elysemcclure148]

@@fjb4932 Animals can suffer when people anthropomorphize them too much and project their own feelings onto them. For example, say a chicken gets injured. Someone may think that the best thing to do would be to keep it in the coop with the other hens for comfort, since they’re flock animals and don’t like to be alone, but if you did that, the other chickens would peck it to death. You obviously don’t own horses. Of course horses should have access to food, water and proper shelter. But sometimes, truly understanding an animal’s psychology means doing things that might look “bad” to someone with no experience.

[@averycheesypotato]

I’m guessing there’s a shelter somewhere off-camera though? Horses just don’t like to use them for rain. They’ll go in if the sun is too much or may have the sense to hide from hail, but they’d rather be out in rain

[@winterwoman]

Don't they have a shelter or barn to go in from the sun, electric storms, hard winds, and snow? 😢

[@Americandreamfarm]

They all have nice stalls and had just been turned out. They were enjoying the cool rain on this hot day and the break from the bugs.

[@winterwoman]

@Americandreamfarm Wonderful, thank you so much for letting me know ❤️. You have beautiful horses and home.

[@Americandreamfarm]

@@winterwoman And, thank you for being so observant and understanding =]

[@love.vild.vacker.lilla.gubben.]

Is it the same with the cows❓🤔

[@Americandreamfarm]

Not sure. I don't claim to know much about cows, however cows are herd animals also as are deer and often times herd animals display similar behaviors.

[@Soviniy]

Love how Queen was teased about holding her nose to the ground and then raised it right after, hah!

[@Americandreamfarm]

😂😂🤣

[@user-ov5zw5et2l]

All herd animals do this...

[@theOlLineRebel]

I think we all do this.

[@averycheesypotato]

I’m guessing you have a shelter in the back and they just don’t want to use it lol Typical horse behaviour

[@sonjatheierl1]

Is that what they are doing........Nope! they are looking in the direction of the house wondering why YOU or somone isnt coming out to gather them into the barn! CAN THEY GET ANY FURTHER OVER THE FENCE do you really not get it

[@emmakrell6974]

Hi there! I'm not sure if you have horses or not, but I do and my horses have a lovely shelter in their pasture that they can use to escape the weather, however I'd say about 65% of the time they do not as they like the feel of the cool rain during the heat, and it keeps the bugs away. I often look out to see my horses standing just like this in their own pasture, literally right beside their cozy shelter. I don't think it is kind to be making assumptions about ownership or care of these beautiful animals when you do not know the full story or have not personally talked to their owner. She obviously very much cares about her animals, shown by her other videos showing beautiful stalls complete with individual fans and even car scents to keep bugs away. Please be responsible and do your own research rather than reacting on first assumptions. Have a wonderful day.

[@MultiChillidog]

@@emmakrell6974 thanks for setting them straight . I hate Trolls

[@poppypottschannel]

interesting thank you I have horses and noticed that they put their rear to the wind but wasnt knowing about the head positions will check them out when it rains

[@robinbowman2464]

So interesting

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you Robin =]