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Originally Posted by Katiexx
off topic but stabling for some species of horse is required. the finer species such as Arabians etc. simply couldn't cope with our winters, even if rugged up. Also the grass can be too rich in summer and can cause colic. Had a stallion on my old yard who was so prone to colic. vet never established a conclusive cause, so in the height of summer hte poor sod was stuck in stables or indoor paddock  Suppose complete outdoor living isn't always appropriate.
but yes i agree tortoises should be kept outside. The only reason some horses aren't able to is mans greed for specific needs/uses..thus breeding finer breeds etc. Tortoises should be left as nature intended. Walking little dustbins (given half a chance)full of character |
Ah yes but then we get to the topic of 'If you cannot give optimum requirements should they be kept in this country?' same as torts. I know I would not. I do not have contact with horses any more as I cannot afford such luxuries nowadays, but when I did I was fully aware of the problems of turning a horse out after winter onto new grass so there was always rough grazing available - moorland type grassland etc Syabling a horse completely over winter and then turning onto grass to suit us is always a disaster waiting to happen IMHO. I would no more accept the various problems associated with horses being kept in small areas than I would any animal
15-11-2007, 08:09 PM
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