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.

[@michellebyrom6551]

Turning your back to the storm and hunching your head into your shoulders works for humans too. It keeps the worst of the wind and rain off your face so that you can focus on other potential dangers. Our backs seem to cope with the cold better than our fronts too - maybe another reason horses bring their feet closer.

[@lindasue263]

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

[@Americandreamfarm]

You bet! It's my pleasure.

[@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 days later? 😁

[@TheSouthIsHot]

@@cliffords.8341 I highly recommend it.🤪

[@patriciaobrien6600]

Hahahaha 😂

[@susanlbk]

😆😆

[@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.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

The idea that they think it's going to avoid them getting struck by lightning is silly. How could anyone find that out, for sure? And if they actually do it for that reason, it doesn't make sense. Their top profiles are still exposed, just the same.

[@ChelleLlewes]

@@RayfordRaySiegel Are you somehow under the impression that horses think the same way people think??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

@@ChelleLlewes, Your little emojis don't make you right. You're the one assuming something. And you haven't answered the question. Who are you to know how they think?

[@ChelleLlewes]

@@RayfordRaySiegel Who are you that you don't know? And here...have some more of my little emojis...I have LOTS!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

@@ChelleLlewes, You're acting like you know, which you don't. You not answering the question shows that you don't. The emojis aren't for me. You use them, to make up for your lack of an argument, hoping that people will think that I'm wrong, and that you're right. That's not how debating works. You have to use logic and facts. You haven't presented either. I replied with facts and a question. How about you answer the question? Otherwise, you should try to make yourself small, like the horses.

[@kimberlycorliss9616]

Beautiful horses! ❤ I learned something new today. Great presentation. The horses did their part admirably.

[@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.

[@s-c..]

⁠@@deadazzzIt’s kind of ironic that the little people specialize in large animal behavior.

[@rogerwilco2]

Indeed. Also sheep and such. Not sure about the whole lightning thing. It mostly seems to keep their eyes and nostrils out of the worst of the weather.

[@SistahRev]

@@s-c..😂😂

[@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

[@Me_o_Mel]

They’re so beautiful!

[@sport07-o2l]

You have some really beautiful animals.

[@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 =]

[@CynVee]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing this. Happy birthday Jaxx! 🎉🎂🎁🎈

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

This is really interesting, thanks for posting it!

[@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.

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

Me too, and don’t cattle do the same thing ?

[@Mark-db1ok]

Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing. I also did not expect to hear the phrase "OG original gangsta horse" in this video. 🙂

[@Americandreamfarm]

Why, thank you Sir. I aim to please =]

[@cassie.m.0723]

If you watch people caught in rain without an umbrella, you'll notice this is a pretty natural response for humans as well

[@LisaHart17]

That is SO cool! Thank you!

[@tamarapace3036]

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

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're welcome. It's my pleasure.

[@shineisland7447]

Fascinating, 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.

[@silentnoise7292]

Thank you, enjoyed the information and the relaxing atmosphere

[@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!

[@westfieldracer]

Maybe they'd prefer umbrellas? ☔

[@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

[@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.

[@prunabluepepper]

Oh wow, that's really interesting! I immediately thought it must be because of lightning, then you confirmed it. Horses are smart. 😮

[@lisagilbert8472]

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

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're most welcome.

[@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. =]

[@daftirishmarej1827]

Wow.Thats how they were made!

[@heatherkulsicavage7083]

Fascinating!!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you Heather.

[@Synderai]

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

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@sickofcrap8992]

That's fascinating!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@AgentRains]

Very cool ty

[@Americandreamfarm]

You're most welcome!

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you

[@Americandreamfarm]

It's my pleasure!

[@warrior4ever731]

Thanks info new to me

[@AT-ov2wi]

Happy Birthday❣️

[@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!

[@joannsilva4715]

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

[@Whistlewalk]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@Americandreamfarm]

It's my pleasure.

[@QueenSunstar]

Very interesting!

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you =]

[@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!

[@lisastutzman6112]

Happy birthday Jaxx🎉❤🎇🎆🎇🥳🎂🍾

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you!

[@christinemason2938]

So interesting

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you

[@katherineklevenow1808]

I'll try that next time it rains 🌧️

[@happydogg312]

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

[@Mojo702]

What state is this? Beautiful

[@Periwinkleblue.]

Monique, this is so interesting! Do you know why they don't seek cover under shelter? Or if they would if it was lightening? Also could this somehow be a way to "wash" themselves? Thank you for sharing. . ❤

[@Americandreamfarm]

Thank you. This was a very hot humid day in Georgia and they had just been turned out after a day of horse camp. We always pay attention to radar to see if the rain will include lightening in which case we would have left them in until it passed. This cool rain was a welcome relief from the heat, humidity and bugs. Horses will be horses and will stand where they want. We have to keep in mind that they think differently than we do, as they are herd animals.

[@Periwinkleblue.]

@@Americandreamfarm Nature is beautiful and fascinating to observe. Thank you.

[@lmb888]

June❤

[@westfieldracer]

Get outta here! They all looking saying "mum, its...its started rai, its raining...mum....MUM.....were wet now" "she's looking at us, all lower your heads, show her we pissed off" "Mum...we pissed now 🤬"

[@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

[@argentum530]

Tik Tok isn't here, please turn the phone to the horizontal position.

[@traildoggy]

You don’t need a weatherman To know which way the wind blows -- Bob Dylan

[@Americandreamfarm]

Love this!

[@branjosnow6244]

They may be expecting "debris" in the wind, and fear their eyes will get hit?

[@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!

[@grondhero]

So, they're doing the same thing people do.

[@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)

[@jameshopkins503]

With the way she talked about them so lovingly and knowledgeable I’m sure she cares enough to have a good big safe shelter for them to go into and has one for them.

[@dq6169]

Shelter would be nice.

[@Soviniy]

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

[@Americandreamfarm]

😂😂🤣

[@victordemarco01]

Why not just put them in instead of leaving them in the rain? And what about really hot weather. How do they handle the heat?

[@nicklapallo9090]

25?! How old do horses live?!

[@wcmarsh5692]

You don’t seem to be in the rain with the camera ?

[@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

[@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.

[@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 =]

[@marygarrett9724]

Why don’t they go into the barn?

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

Why not a shelter??????

[@mistycat1954]

The horses proved you wrong , towards the end of the video they were all facing different direction , did the rain start falling from a different direction oon each individual horse ? It's like that old story of cows lie own just before it rains .( Rubbish ) .

[@averycheesypotato]

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

[@user-ov5zw5et2l]

All herd animals do this...

[@theOlLineRebel]

I think we all do this.

[@fionaforward3358]

Could you not provide some cover for these beautiful creatures.

[@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

[@cliffords.8341]

I do not know why this video came up, but i'm glade it did. This was pretty cool seeing horses adjust themselves according to the direction of the rain and the knowledge difference between the ages. My father grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, my mother in Miami Florida and is where I grew up. Even though this wasn't an eexciting video, it was calm cool and collect. 😁🧓👍

[@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 =]