Articles tagged with 'Shelter and shade'
Do I need to provide shade and shelter for my horse?
A domestic horse needs access to shade and shelter. A free living (wild or feral horse) can seek these out when necessary but a domestic horse can only make the best of what is provided for them. So it is important that you provide these facilities for your horse/s.
Do I need to rug my horse?
For domestic horses the answer is yes, no, and maybe!
Why are livestock left in paddocks without shade?
It is common to see all types of animals in the heat without protection from the sun. While farm animals have various ways of coping with heat, a very important one is to seek shelter or shade.