I've seen horses get very excited about a new, deep snowfall and hurry out of the barn to roll around in the snow. They look like cats rolling in catnip, and the horse smiles and horse bliss says it all. 😂 They seem to love snow, or at least like it.
That was the absolute perfect explanation thank you. I love your channel so very much. Remember the haters will always have something to say. Thick skin comes in handy for all the uneducated horse people. Thank you again you are awesome.
I still like seeing horses with horse blankets..how colorful and artistic some are. I get it...some horses like some dogs do quite well with the weather changes.♡
There’s a sanctuary in Oregon that rescues at risk formerly wild horses & donkeys as well as saves them from kill pens & with the exception of a handful of older horses who don’t grow much of a coat the majority of them are extremely well muscled from spending their days roaming the 9,000 acres of steep hills on the property even in the deep snow that the area gets & they look like woolly mammoths with their thick coats. Many ask the sanctuary’s founder this same question although I understand where they’re coming from I think a lot of people are surprised at just how tough the horses are many of whom spent years in all kinds of weather on the range before being rounded up,they do have a barn to bring them into if needed particularly when they need medical attention but for the most part they live 24/7 on the land as close to what they once knew before with their families that were rounded up with them. Granted Rudnik isn’t a mustang but he’s definitely a beef cake with that gorgeous winter parka of his(that I can’t wait to see more of!!)& I can easily see why he doesn’t need a blanket & the cold really doesn’t seem to bug him I think he looks forward to it bc he gets to unleash his inner fire breathing dragon lol. Horses have adapted so well to all kinds of weather & changes over the centuries I think long before we humans decided to shake things up they really are amazing creatures.🐎🖤💙
That’s amazing! And yes! Horses -especially mustangs - are such hardy horses! Even when it looks like they don’t have super thick and fluffy coats you’d be surprised how warm they can keep themselves! It really comes down to the individual horse. There’s many ways to tell when a horse isn’t able to regulate their own heat and need the help of a blanket but even those with ‘short thin’ coats can be surprisingly thick and well insulting!
Thank you for explaining this, I saw on one of your videos that Rudnik was already getting his thick fur ❤❤❤❤❤❤I’m in love with your channel and of course Rudnik.
Excellent explanation. Horses have survived thousands of years in very harsh conditions without blankets. As long as they have adequate body weight and hay, they're okay. The only other time you'd want to blanket your horse is if you are working them during the winter. You need the coat to not be thick; otherwise, you get the sweat/freeze thing going on. Plus, they don't dry worth a lick.
Oh I have such a love/hate relationship with shedding season 😂 like yes I want to see the gorgeous summer coat but I usually end up covered in more fur than him when brushing 😂
If the cold weather was harmful to them, God wouldn't have put them here in the first place. My best friend had a horse that LOVED the snow. He played in it like we used to do when we were kids.
Yeah, I can understand the sweating under the blanket being a problem. I have the misfortune of having feet that will sweat in the depths of winter. No amount of moisture wicking socks has ever helped. Basic training in the snow was fun. (Not.)
To any temperature. We’ve had winters down in the low negatives but their coats adapt and get climatized. Like I said in the video you can see signs of horses who are unable to regulate their own heat
@@rudniktheroanso glad for your reassurance. I a,ways worried when I saw horses in freezing high wind winters uncovered. I have learned so much about horses from you. Quite a responsibility owning one. Thanks
@@grandmag5577 Horses can stand extreme temperatures. Thats if they been conditioned like that their whole lives like Rudnik. You’re not going to put a horse that’s use to barn life and hasn’t had to worry about a thick coat out in those elements. My horses are out 24/7 with a run in shelter I don’t blanket at all. It gets to - 35 with the wind chill at times. They know to get out of the wind. Remember horses have been doing this for a millennium. Hope that helps.
Excellent explaination for the uninformed Hoomans out there with understandable worry for Horses out in the snow! Well done!
Thank you for explaining that! He was acting like" Mom, your hands smell like carrots!"
I’m
So glad u made this video for the people that are uneducated about horses and concerned. He is so mouthy just like my Bay Roan 🥰. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Always an adventure and learning experience in your uploads. Wonderful.
I've seen horses get very excited about a new, deep snowfall and hurry out of the barn to roll around in the snow. They look like cats rolling in catnip, and the horse smiles and horse bliss says it all. 😂 They seem to love snow, or at least like it.
Oh they love running and playing in the snow - even when they have nice warm stalls you’ll usually find them out in the knee deep snow instead 😂
Thank you so much. That makes perfect sense
he's a mamas boy.
That was the absolute perfect explanation thank you. I love your channel so very much. Remember the haters will always have something to say. Thick skin comes in handy for all the uneducated horse people. Thank you again you are awesome.
Aw thank you so much! 🥰
Thank You for the wonderful information
I totally agree with all your points...rudnik is beautiful
I still like seeing horses with horse blankets..how colorful and artistic some are. I get it...some horses like some dogs do quite well with the weather changes.♡
Great information. Thanks.
There’s a sanctuary in Oregon that rescues at risk formerly wild horses & donkeys as well as saves them from kill pens & with the exception of a handful of older horses who don’t grow much of a coat the majority of them are extremely well muscled from spending their days roaming the 9,000 acres of steep hills on the property even in the deep snow that the area gets & they look like woolly mammoths with their thick coats. Many ask the sanctuary’s founder this same question although I understand where they’re coming from I think a lot of people are surprised at just how tough the horses are many of whom spent years in all kinds of weather on the range before being rounded up,they do have a barn to bring them into if needed particularly when they need medical attention but for the most part they live 24/7 on the land as close to what they once knew before with their families that were rounded up with them. Granted Rudnik isn’t a mustang but he’s definitely a beef cake with that gorgeous winter parka of his(that I can’t wait to see more of!!)& I can easily see why he doesn’t need a blanket & the cold really doesn’t seem to bug him I think he looks forward to it bc he gets to unleash his inner fire breathing dragon lol. Horses have adapted so well to all kinds of weather & changes over the centuries I think long before we humans decided to shake things up they really are amazing creatures.🐎🖤💙
That’s amazing! And yes! Horses -especially mustangs - are such hardy horses! Even when it looks like they don’t have super thick and fluffy coats you’d be surprised how warm they can keep themselves! It really comes down to the individual horse. There’s many ways to tell when a horse isn’t able to regulate their own heat and need the help of a blanket but even those with ‘short thin’ coats can be surprisingly thick and well insulting!
I just love seeing him and you. He's akways checking to see if you have treats😊. He's so beautiful.
Thank you for explaining this, I saw on one of your videos that Rudnik was already getting his thick fur ❤❤❤❤❤❤I’m in love with your channel and of course Rudnik.
Excellent explanation. Horses have survived thousands of years in very harsh conditions without blankets. As long as they have adequate body weight and hay, they're okay. The only other time you'd want to blanket your horse is if you are working them during the winter. You need the coat to not be thick; otherwise, you get the sweat/freeze thing going on. Plus, they don't dry worth a lick.
I really like this channel!❤. Thanks for teaching us city slickers😅
Thank you for watching and wanting to learn! 🥰
Great info. Thanks!
I've never blanketed my horses because they grow nice woolly coats and they are beautiful, of course until spring when they start shedding 😂😂🐎❣
Oh I have such a love/hate relationship with shedding season 😂 like yes I want to see the gorgeous summer coat but I usually end up covered in more fur than him when brushing 😂
So true in what you are saying ❤❤
Love ❤️ my Rudnik time.
If the cold weather was harmful to them, God wouldn't have put them here in the first place. My best friend had a horse that LOVED the snow. He played in it like we used to do when we were kids.
Thanks I didn’t know that 😊
More the horses eat in the winter the warmer they get. They are like a furnace Just some more info for y’all
They have an excellent insulation system
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Yeah, I can understand the sweating under the blanket being a problem. I have the misfortune of having feet that will sweat in the depths of winter. No amount of moisture wicking socks has ever helped. Basic training in the snow was fun. (Not.)
Yep horses have their own insulation, blankets and stalls for older horses are good but most of the time they'd rather be outside, go figure 😂❤🐎
Oh even when they have the nicest warm stalls - there they are, out in the middle of a rain storm or blizzard 🙄
Thanks,too many people watch Disney movies and think they know animals.
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Actually they're better off without a blanket
To what temperature?
To any temperature. We’ve had winters down in the low negatives but their coats adapt and get climatized. Like I said in the video you can see signs of horses who are unable to regulate their own heat
@@rudniktheroanso glad for your reassurance. I a,ways worried when I saw horses in freezing high wind winters uncovered. I have learned so much about horses from you. Quite a responsibility owning one. Thanks
@@grandmag5577 Horses can stand extreme temperatures. Thats if they been conditioned like that their whole lives like Rudnik. You’re not going to put a horse that’s use to barn life and hasn’t had to worry about a thick coat out in those elements. My horses are out 24/7 with a run in shelter I don’t blanket at all. It gets to - 35 with the wind chill at times. They know to get out of the wind. Remember horses have been doing this for a millennium. Hope that helps.
This is dangerous. Every horse is different. Some are elderly like me and cannot regulate their own temperature.
Which is exactly what I explain in the video…
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Maybe your internet has some kind of issue, especially if others use it, or if the server elsewhere is messing around