Why Feeding a Horse Twice a Day is Bad for the Horse - Mares Run Herds- Rick Gore Horsemanship

[@kristymarriner8403]

I agree, I have been slowly chewing my way through the mass of information on Ricks site and have a smile everyday as I learn or figure or put into practise something new. I love watching the vids cause the visual gives you the opportunity to use your critical eye along with Ricks cometary. I then also go out and just hang out in my paddocks with my horses and watch them interacting together and see examples of what Rick is talking about!

[@scratchgolfer12]

“Good morning Vietnam”...I sure do miss him. Great video!!!

[@rebeccaholcomb3091]

The videos where you're filming and talking about herds are my favorite.When I was a kid I had this crazy woman who runs an english barn telling me how wrong it was that the place I had originally learned to ride kept their horses out in pastures all the time and not stalls. That didn't make sense to me back then and it sure as shit doesn't now. Those horses were happy and healthy and This just proves that she was and is full of crap. I'm really glad I never bothered with her again she really pissed me off with her know-it-all attitude. Really love how you explain horse behavior. Thanks for all you do Rick. Keep it up.

[@wintercook2]

Great video. Working with horses is all about communication. I lived on a horse ranch for 20 years. The herd was about 35 horses. With turnover, I got to see interactions with hundreds of horses in that time. My appaloosa mare was "top dog" out there, with one exception in 20 years. That exception was a gelding that had been abused, and learned he could dominate humans. Until we "brought him around" and taught him to trust, he was a dangerous animal. He never lost his dominance in the herd, though. I'm not sure the sex, or the size of the animal has anything to do with dominance. A lead mare probably would not stand up to a stallion (we had no stallions in the herd), but the most dominant horses were a mix of mares and geldings. Most of the time things were quiet out there, and you couldn't hardly tell who was dominant. At feeding time, if you paid attention, you could see, but even then things were most often peaceful. Horses kept in stalls were wild, and would tend to fight. But if they were put out with the herd, they were quickly civilized, and became more respectful of others. I could sit down next to any member of the herd without fear for my safety.

[@stevemichelson3934]

This video was supposed to be about why it's bad to feed a horse twice a day. I was really interested in that statement. I feed my horses twice a day.

[@hawkfeather5408]

I think the confusion of people think mares run herds is the fact that the lead stallion runs at the back of the herd. People might be like "But alpha wolves run in front of the herd!!!" Horses aren't wolves, they're prey animals. The best place for the herd's protector to be would be the back where he can kick away predators and rival stallions away from his mares and foals. Plus, If your stuff is in front of you, there's no way someone can sneak up behind you and steal your stuff after all!

[@sapphireotaku3399]

This is super late, but actually, alpha wolves also run at the back. They are also the first to give up food. We have a lot of misconceptions about wolves and horses alike. Horses are not weak, they aren't stupid, the their herd dinamics work differently then the fairy tales. Wolves are not heartless and cruel, the alpha does not foce the others into submission, and a pack of wolves is really just a family. :) We could all use some educating on understanding our furry friends, myself included.

[@mitchwaters5967]

When I read this I automatically remember that video rick made of the horses fighting on the beach and how the lead stallion then snaked the heard from behind to move them after he won. Go check it out if you haven't.

[@myhorsemcgraw8774]

Hawkfeather alpha wolves run in the back so they can protect their pack, elderly wolves are in the front so they aren't left behind

[@KingsMom831]

Very logical/ intelegant response

[@TheOne60388]

I had no idea I could go to your/or any channels and search through them specifically! You are so great, thank you so much!

[@TheDarbyface]

That paint horse's marking looks like an angel praying. You see it? The wings, the head, and the hands in front of it?

[@tracyboone3731]

Rick back to his routine brings me so much knowledge.. Im so glad he is back especially now

[@jomama5186]

I don't know if I'll ever catch up with all your videos Rick, but I sure am enjoying trying to, and laughing and learning oodles. Thank you so much for making and sharing this valuable information. So much to know to do right by a horse. I have always had a deep love and fondness for these majestic, magnificent animals and you are a treasure trove of information about them. So interesting! I may never know enough to have one and it would be unfair to do that at all.

[@123WildHorses]

That Palomino is GORGEOUS!!

[@Gemini4218]

I love your video's, I always have had a love for horses and you really know and listen to your horses and I appreciate watching and listening to you educate us all on simple things to help us really truly understand and respect our horses. I know you get some hate comments so I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your videos you post and Ty

[@pamm2230]

"Stop being a horse!" ... lol Love your teaching videos.

[@breannamills2274]

The pattern on the paint looks like an angel praying.

[@KingsMom831]

I’ve seen other people comment this too. Good ol Roper Dog😊

[@taylorpinospenafiel4769]

This really does make sense, I find it annoying as well when people blab on about how putting your foot down is abuse and you shouldn't do it. Great video as always, your horses are adorable.

[@smc5535]

I watch some of your vids ( esp horse herd behaviour) over and over because I hear something new each time

[@jpn_119]

When I ever get a pony I'm going to let him live outside ^^ and I'll have a lean-to built for shelter. I agree 100% with rick. Horses are grazing animals they naturally need food all throughout the day.

[@celinapeek7668]

THE PAINT HORSE IS SOO BEAUTIFUL

[@ambervalencia1210]

I love how the horses here genuinely understand not to push their luck with Rick and Mr. T XD

[@prairiewanderer5040]

JulesKelworan: round bales are stored outside because the very design of the bale allows that type of storage to be effective. The way the bale is formed and the round shape allows rain and snow to shed without penetrating into the bale. The outside inch or so is weathered but the rest is as fresh as if stored in a barn. Of course, this assumes the hay was "put up" right in the first place. We have hay now that's been in the elements for two years and it's still perfect on the inside.

[@lizzyoconnell2386]

Rick, you inspire me with new lessons and new tips :)

[@chibigirl3730]

My horses are out on pasture 24/7/365

[@virago_queen]

Buddy has the handsome looks, but boy that Mr. T is the one with charisma. Mr. T is a beauty.💙

[@kathyf.2002]

Got it! Goood Moornniiing Rick and horsies!

[@tiffanytupper8983]

Good morning Boys have a great day!🧡

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@annaolivia1002]

watching your horses, it makes me think my gelding is a big wuss lol. Its hard to tell who is the lead in my little herd >2 mares and 1 gelding

[@Waaaghster]

Thought I had about the Horses picking only what's good for them: I read something recently where they found that Foals will watch what their Mother and Horses that are dominant and important to them eat, and develop food preferences while they're young from those things. So a Horse knowing what is good for them and what's to be avoided seems to -hugely- depend on the Horse growing up in a herd and being -taught- (by other Horses) what's good and what's not. As a thought.

[@littlezentz]

I use NAG BAGs a type of hay net that is a slow feeding bag. They are sturdy, have 1 inch holes and I can put them on the ground. Nice way to stretch out some hay (we don't have pasture grass in my part of the country). On a busy day (employment) I can leave after first feeding, fill the bags, and they won't be done with them till the next day.

[@Kaycyd]

When I was a teen one of my foster homes had a ranch with 2 horses, a bunch of Herefords and pigs. I forget now what breed of pigs (Yorkshires?) but they had white bands around the middle of their bodies. Anyway, back to horses. Both were geldings. They had a huge piece of property that the horses and cattle roamed on. The horses were never in a still and no halters. One day I noticed one of them kept kicking at its stomach and I told my foster parents thinking something was wrong. They called a vet and he gave some instructions. I don't remember what he said the problem was, this was some 49 years ago. I remember having to stay up (my choice to stay up) and walk the horse and not allow him to lie down. I think it might have been colic but like I said I don't remember. I kept walking the horse and every now and then he would kick at his belly then kick out backwards. I did this all night and he just kept getting worse. I could tell he was in pain but being 16 I didn't know much about horses. Come morning he gave his last kick out and fell to the ground. I was heart broken as he was my buddy. I never rode him but we always hung out when I was there. Just me chatting or us just walking around together or just doing nothing. I knew he passed away. I let the foster parents know after a couple minutes. I said good bye to my friend and hugged him and cried. They had the vet come out and he was going to cut the horse open to see what happened. My foster parents wanted me to go inside but I said no. I wanted to find out what happened to my 'friend'. Parts of his intestines were black because there were a lot of 'strings with balls' wrapped around his intestines and that is what killed him. I don't know how old the horse was but they had had the two geldings for many years before I came along. The 'balls' were different sizes and the vet told my foster parents that if these ones hadn't killed the horse there were many more that would have. It was just a matter of time. The vet told me horses should not lay down and roll because they 'have loose intestines' and things inside them could wrap around them. Being only 16 I believed him.

[@toscadonna]

Sounds like he foundered on something. My horse broke into the barn, opened up the food barrel, and was going to town trying to eat it all. Luckily, we caught him before he had time to founder. Then we had to wire all of the latches and gates around the farm, because Rex had obviously figured out how latches work and could now let himself into and out of the barn and pens.

[@Kaycyd]

@@toscadonna The horse hadn't foundered. He had a ton of small to large 'balls' on thread type tendrils that wrapped around his intestines and cut off the circulation to the intestines. That is why they were black. The intestines were dead. No idea what caused them, that I recall, but I know he was in a lot of pain. Yeah, horses can be sneaky creatures! LOL They watch and learn and people think horses are stupid! No way!

[@hermantaft8800]

i COME HERE FOR YOUR, ADMITTEDLY, superior knowledge. Stay out of politics, PLEASE!

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

lol the irony of your comment..

[@Heartsinhandshorsemanshipllc]

I agree!! With the title anyway. So what if it's not covered. Rick drives me crazy but he's only human and has excellent insights. It gets old listening to the "pros" go on and on...I like Rick's take on mostly everything. My three get grain once and hay all the time. We are in the Northeast where it's super cold and icy rainy snowy. Horses are not blanketed, they are 100% free range, no stalls. They have a nice shelter that they NEVER use.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

yet you still come here to complain.. smh

[@Heartsinhandshorsemanshipllc]

hey im not complaining because you are right on!!!

[@nikkib.5842]

I was told by like every source I could find that the mare is technically the boss of the herd but the stallion is the one who protects the herd. I dunno tho.

[@renoa0heartilly]

I found your channel a few days ago, and marathoned through a lot of the videos even though i've never had a horse xD I think if you can work with horses and let them teach you how to be a better person, you can work with people and kids: clear requirements, pressure and release, and communication. thank you, it was eye opening!

[@emilycorwith1119]

'my name ain't google' lol

[@mitchwaters5967]

"My name ain't Google" haha hilarious. - could we get another video actually covering your thoughts on feeding twice vs once for horses and how age could impact that decision? I think we got off topic a bit with horse hierarchy. Cheers bud.

[@gillianmulcock8419]

money? where? he does all these videos and a huge website of information for free.

[@Ullabrittnielsen]

ifthecapfits1 then WHY do you watch? Now that's dumb. Don't think Rick gets much money, only if people wants to make donations. Everything is for free.

[@sarahwashere9387]

Glad you mentioned that mares do not always run the herd. Before a recent horseforum RG thread was locked, the haters were going on about how mares absolutely run the herd LOL. Incidently, I just want to point out that horseforum also removed all the posts that were connected to the facebook hate page that their members made about you. Just goes to show that they haven't got the balls to admit that they did it. Anyway... that hay in the vid sure looks gooood, I wanna go nibble some...

[@somuchluv89]

Just saw this video. You’ve had Buddy and Mr T a long time! Where did the other two horsies go? :)

[@jehikadivittorini]

Hahaha, "My name aint Google." I sure as heck hope not! Rick is a much nicer name than Google. And THANK YOU for clarifying about Stallions run bands of horses and not Mares. Can't tell you how many people have tried to "inform" me of how a gelding is a weaker lesser horse because Mares run bands of horses, and Mares run herd situations, and Mares make all the decisions. STALLIONS are the ones moving herds in the wild not Mares. I wish people would get a clue. Thanks Rick!

[@dirtroadangel]

Oh no started calling my Gus the Bus Mr. Gus. You're growing on me:-) :-) :-) :-)

[@Helyssa1]

Went to a conference many years ago, the woman doing it said the same about mares. Every single stallion I've ever met has been very aggressive. Mares might run the mares and newborn herd, but i believe there is always a stallion or two to keep other bachelor stallions away from their mares. Maybe sometimes mares lead the pack to keep their foals safe while the stallions protect them? Just a hunch but i do agree that mares aren't the dominant ones (i also think they are only as "mareish" sometimes as people expect them and thus treat them to be)

[@frank7967]

This video is presented awesomely

[@krystaldaniels7940]

I was so worried ours ate bad hay! We got a bale from a different place that once we got it home and horses opened it up we realized it had all kinds of trash in it! I mean plastic trash, dog fennel, sticks...then inside it had mold and white dust and was wet. We got them a new good bale of fescue and still had one extra bale of that crap covered up with a tarp. I was using the dry parts for pig and chicken bedding. Well horses got to that crap bale, pulled the tarp off ate ate the whole dang bale!!! I couldn't believe that ate it as bad as it was!! I was worried they'd be sick from it but everyone's fine thankfully. I guess they knew better than I did!

[@wearyandheavyladen23]

informative!! thank you!

[@MysticSapphireRose]

At the college I was attending I recall that the horses only had half day turn out (aka only for five hours a day) and were fed grain twice a day in the stall. The instructors weny on and on about how to prevent colic but I feell now that they had no business teaching now that it was because of that system someones horse had colicked and was further locked up instead of let outside

[@outlawfarms6961]

I have a mixed herd two mares two geldings and a stallion. My one gelding is boss even ovee my stallion..

[@lizzyoconnell2386]

If I get a horse I have to learn about this and everything else. Ugh, so much to learn it worries me that I won't do the right thing and the horse will die and I'll feel horrible! :( thanks for these videos, it kinda helps me learn :)

[@Snark51GAME]

I know that geldings run the herd. We have only had a couple geldings but whenever we did they always established the pecking order and kept the girls in line.

[@alberta1980]

I encourage all of us here that have watched all of Rick's videos and read his whole site to go out there in other forums and channels and spread the message to help horses. Share what you have all learned to help horses. Bits, stalls, horse shows, etc, all the lessons that Rick has repeated over and over through the years. Become a voice for the horses. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and we can help educate a lot of the beginners getting into horses and learning all the non sense.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

No Oils, hay and grass, oats, rice bran, mineral block and salt block, FRESH CLEAN WATER, apples, carrots, watermelon... watch my other videos on feed, hay and supplements.

[@Mutchkin21]

Many people speak as if they understand a herd. I think there is a line between "knowing" and actually understanding. Due to this, there is alot of those awards on back-order to be given.

[@IraKittenGamesRDR2]

I have a 18 month old colt. He occasionally get runny stools. I think ate a bit of bad hay because he is young and doesn't know what is good. Is that possible?

[@nox9087]

would it be okay to give him his main meal once a day and then since he is out in the pasture he can eat grass and i can leave some hay in a hay net for him so he can graze? i won't be working him to much.

[@Julesy980]

From what I can tell hay here looks good, looks like Cali. Midwest has a huge problem with people feeding hay (especially round bales) that's been stored outside (which is a mystery to me). WTF. The old farmer at my place is the exception. He also brings the horses into dry lot every night, and is exceptionally careful when they first go to grass in spring, sparing my horses both founder and colic. Well, now it's going to be his son in law. He passed last fall.

[@PenguinPownage]

i think it would have been interesting to see the fight that went down between you and mr t haha. good video as usual. covers a lot of things

[@AdoreInVegas]

Rick is awesome!

[@kylieburos6165]

are all those horses yours

[@omgequine]

My geldings and mare act the same way! Love your videos.

[@trinketskyelover5400]

at my old barn the hay they fed my minis (they were together in one pasture no others) was like straw they never ate it and no grass well not much i think your right about the horse will chose thing

[@smeeze8979]

I mean, there's lead mares that lead the herd when stallions aren't present (because they're usually pretty temporary) but when stallions are present they take over If I may have an opinion(°_°)

[@Chrissywalters]

Oops! I just learnt that you don't take questions. Sorry Rick. (I tried to remove my previous post, but am unable to).

[@yourlehrness]

not every owner has a grass pasture at their ranch or farm. I do allow them grass with hay when we have grass, in the winter. But if i free fed my mares they would get too fat. I have to restrict their feed. They get a scoop of Platinum Performance,an apple or carrot

[@aaronbishopp7612]

Can you do a video about organised horse fighting

[@karenjgray5577]

Especially if you live in an area where the soil is deficient in selenium, or some other critical nutrient. I've read that Michigan, for example, lacks selenium in the soil and that can cause serious problems for livestock if they are not supplemented.

[@KattyKat81]

I know this is u related to this video but in the description u talk about stalling a horse and how its bad for them. My friend stalls her horse whenever he his lame, which is often because he has a medical issue so he has weak ankles and becomes lame often, but for a normal horse that becomes lame do you recommend stalling them or just let them go on their marry way?

[@laniscott2133]

what was frustrating to me is waiting 9 minutes and 26 seconds for you to answer the title of the video which you never did .......

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

LOL, smh but you had to take more time to comment and cry... smh

[@markbrock4635]

kinda agree Lani. But maybe Rick doesn't do constructive criticism.

[@doriennaraine3004]

Yet it's still filled with great information if you'd listen.

[@DD-bn2mx]

OMG, I thought you were going to talk about "why it is bad to feed your horse twice a day", instead,,,,,,?

[@eddieyahooable]

HE DID TALK ABOUT IT. iF YOU ONLY FEED YOUR HORSE TWICE A DAY HE HAS NO CHOICE. hORSES SHOULD HAVE HAY/ GOOD GRASS OFFERED TO THEM 24/7 TO KEEP THIER DIGESTIVE TRACT WORKING WELL. ALSO IF THEY HAVE GOOD CHOICES OFFERED TO THEM CONSTANTLY THEYU WILL NOT EAT ANYTHING BAD.

[@eddieyahooable]

Sorry about the caps I didn't realize them till I post it.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

It Depends? some are too small, some are too big, when you use them, how often, for what purpose...

[@joycenesselhauf4768]

So what is your suggestion for those of us who have to work full-time in order to have our horses? I don't work close enough to home to feed 3x a day. I do feed extra in the morning so it gives them hay to graze on for a longer period of time.

[@KarlAndArma4ever]

Hmm, for the whole "leader of the herd" bit, if the mare is the lead of the herd, it's a temporary position until a new male comes along...similar for most other pack/herd animals (except, to a point, elephants...the "main" herd is run by the matriarch, but when a male is old enough to survive without being nursed, he's issued out and typically adopted by a bachelor herd run by a lead male. Young males who are repeatedly kicked out don't make for very good suitors xD).

[@ValtronW]

What is your opinion on hay nets?

[@outlawfarms6961]

What about winter

[@missjohnniejackson124]

I'm not a cowgirl or whatever but I do live by farms but aren't horses design to eat a lot that's what I heard and every horse I've seen is either eating grass or hay.

[@JHuff276]

I think a better way to look at it is that they eat a little bit all day long. Kinda like people who have small snacks all day as opposed to someone who eats big meals only once or twice per day.

[@aleigh1989]

What do you suggest for a horse with founder? We keep her in a paddock with only Timothy hay, while our herd is in the field next to her paddock.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

grazing muzzle, a farrier will trim heels low to keep weight off toe, not sure all you can do I get vets and farriers opinions.

[@theresabrown5413]

I have to ask what do you think about April the giraffe and her baby being locked up in a stall , makes me sad the baby doesn't have room to kick up he's legs

[@sarahwashere9387]

I had a conversation with admin Mike recently and he told me ''Sarah, I don't want to see anything cruel or over the top posted here about anyone''. It's in my frigging inbox. And ''I encourage you to report such inappropriate posts.'' I'm like thinking, really?? It's MY stinking job to report such bitchy crap on YOUR forum from YOUR members? Those childr...err... women just prove Rick's point about the nasty, bitchy gossip barn drama. Ok, Im off to have a glass of wine. *Raises a toast to RGH*

[@lizzyoconnell2386]

rick: ooh, my horse ate bad hay, he's crazy, he's stupid. LOL makes me laugh so hard.

[@jeliarra]

Love Sassy's black socks. She is beautiful.

[@MonaRasmussen]

Please help me to understand this right (english is not my primary language) : Rick, is your point, that horses only need to eat hey (100 %) and nothing else, and never ever should eat grain, fx oat? I have wondered this myself, but without finding the answer. Do you feed your horses vitamins and minerals? Or what about vegetable oil? I guess it's okay with carrots and apples, or what? Thank you for helping me/us, I will listen to your advice, Rick, but only yours! :-)

[@martysmosaic]

i live in Cyprus and we don't get hay. our horses eat straw when n if its available depending on rainfall. chaff n food is scarce and poor quality here n we get what we can, but they survive and are used to it. I was horrified when I moved here to feed my horse what id call crap, but igive additives like veg and carob, and they do fine

[@beaniegreen4849]

Do you have two more horses than Mr T and Buddy? The mare is cute and so is the paint. Mr T and Buddy are really fun!

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I rent an open lot to someone who has horses, and last time I visited, there was no water, no food, all 4 horses came toward me, which is unusual... I know he comes every few days, moves the horses between different places, so I suppose he feeds them and gives them water at the other place where the stables are (less space to move around there, the reason he rents my place where they stay out for a few days), but how long are they comfortable before suffering from hunger and thirst ? There is no grass left, only some trees, and they are starting to eat some pine needle on the trees. Also how do you handle water when it's freezing ?

[@spinanslide]

Smart Cat, think of it like this. You get hungry and thirsty everyday several times a day, so do horses. They are grazers but if there is no water or food everyday then they go hungry.. So the person that is renting your property is NOT taking care of their horses. If it were me I would call him everyday to tell him those poor horses are out of food and water. Why have an animal if your not going to take care of them, just makes no sense to me. You can get floating de-icer, submersible or drain plug de-icer. I use the drain plug that way the horses or in my case donkey won't pull it out of the water to play with it and eventually kill it. Hope that helps.

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

First thing I have to say, is that if I see something similar again, I call the local veterinary office. I don't know how to care for these horses, and I don't want to see them ill or dying on my property ! The whole story, I tried to call the owner, but he doesn't answer my calls anymore ! I first asked him to remove a car he left there without plates (as it's not legal around here), and since then I could only get his girlfriend once on the phone, telling me he would call me back. Never happened. When I saw the car was still there, I decided to enter, and these horses immediately came toward me, which is quite unusual as they were quite shy with me the first times I came close. This time they all came toward me quite quickly ! That's why I suspected there was a problem, looked more carefully and saw there was nothing left for them. 2 days after my post I came back and there was some hay again, some water, but not much... Worst thing is that this guy is full of money, and now I see that despite his smiles and nice clothes, he's clearly a jerk. No respect, neither for me nor for the horses. But you know how it goes, money talks, and if I go to the police or the official vet, there is a good chance that they won't listen to my story, not much more than they would listen to these horses if you see what I mean... I didn't know about de-icers, but there is no electricity there, and I doubt a 12V battery would be enough... maybe for some days ? That's the problem with animals, you need someone to care at least 2-3 times a week, except if the place is really huge, and no danger around.

[@oceansoul3694]

Next time there is no water or feed, call the Humane Society, the Dumb Friends' league or your local animal protection officer or the Sheriff's office. PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS ABUSE CONTINUE. DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT IS YOU BEING PART OF THE PROBLEM...PLEASE

[@temte]

Thats a video request right there

[@MonaRasmussen]

:-) THANKS ! I'll do so ...

[@Thumper11456]

All I have to feed is twice a day. But I have ppl give hay all day if mine run out

[@Chrissywalters]

Hi Rick. Love your wit and knowledge! I would love some advice ...I have had to confine my mare to a small paddock due to injury. My vet said I need to keep her weight down (so not to overload on injured leg). Being in agistment and only fed twice a day, I was wondering if there is something less palatable (than her plain hay), that i could feed out for her to nibble on, that she is not likely to guts herself on?

[@17Fidelis75]

Lol had a dream about these 4 last night

[@QueenB-ic9eo]

hi this might be an old vid so idk if you think the same.. but just saying from my experience.. i wasent raised with my dad in the same house as me.. but i have a gay aunt who would keep me in line. lol. shes the olny one i feared when i was younger haha. and all she would have to do is grab my arm and thats all she needed to do for me to back off and listen loll. its hard to explain but it was the energy she had. i knew she wasent messin around! lol. and whats crazy is she never once spanked me or hit me. grabbing my arm was enough for me i dint want to know what would happen after that!lol

[@alyssastewart8934]

Okay, this I have always wondered.. My mare will turn her head away from me, only her head.. Is that a sign of respect, or disrespect not giving me two eyes...? She only does it when a go into the barn and approach her stall.. I let her sniff my hand and then she turns her head.. Why?

[@edenl2885]

Disrespect

[@alyssastewart8934]

+Eden L Really huh? She responds to me all the time when I work her, ride her, except she can be very Stubborn as she has 25% arab, but mostly quarter. She pins her ears at other horses, and has always been very dominant towards horses.. Should u work her harder? Be more in charge?

[@alyssastewart8934]

+slightlybent47 Exactly! My mare loves attention, but is very stubborn and hates to admit it. When I rub her head she tries to turn it away, just her head tho, it's cute though the look on her face. XD It's like she is saying No.. I don't want love.. but I love it at the same time.

[@alyssastewart8934]

Yes, exactly.. I just didn't know if I should correct it.

[@alyssastewart8934]

Very true though it's a little game since I don't let her get away with alot, she finds things to use and see if she gets away with it. She doesn't do it anymore though. Only if she is moody, or feeling her oats.

[@bruniglendinning1960]

tell me about it! i have three mares together!

[@minnimo17]

Why do so many people believe that mares run the herd if its really stallions? I have always believed that mares were leaders of wild horses but that's just purely because I have never heard otherwise. Not disagreeing or anything just curious :)

[@thunderdays86]

this is so true!! and from 7:20 to 8:05 that is so true!!

[@andrewscott3184]

Made `on video on why feeding twice a day is bad and never covered it. lol

[@gialoretta1903]

+Andrew Scott yes he did, pay attention, stupid human lol

[@andrewscott3184]

+GiA Loretta No he did not dip-shit. Who wants to watch informative video where subject isn't covered and dip-shit says, use google look it up yourself. Fuck you and video maker too.

[@gialoretta1903]

Well look for more informative videos Rick posts, fart knocker

[@mnd0829]

How many horses do you own?

[@carriestanford7537]

You rock!

[@laynedubilowski5382]

At my barn we feed 4 times a day

[@Theonlygracius]

My name ain't Google. hehe Love it! :)

[@becbusman7721]

These Babies look externally healthy

[@JulianZeezer]

My name ain't Google either, but I have been accused of being a bit of a Yahoo at times.

[@sunnykelly4448]

The pony in front looks like the mare I ride. (I know they aren't really ponies don't reply trying to explain to me the difference)

[@justincmohle9043]

Is MR T a mustang?

[@Horsedogz]

+Cyle Mohle yes he is