MA> stall at night.  Wish I'd known then what I know now!  I'd have just
MA> range free all the time.
MA>  
MA> However, since most of us don't live in a situation where all day/ni
MA> is possible, there are a number of things you can do to help your ho
MA> from getting bored while confined.  Stall toys like the Big Red Appl
 
The situation that I had living in the mid west, my colt (at that time
Stud Colt) had two acres of pasture grass, trees and a small pond.  He 
was there all by him self since I sold the other horses because I had 
to move.  He never pawed unless I tied him up on the lead rope and 
wanted to brush him or bathe him etc... Then that's when he started 
with the pawing.  Or, when I turned by back to get another brush or 
hoof pick, then he would do it.  Even after he was gelded he continued 
to paw.  I had read in the Appaloosa Journal's latest issue that they 
had said the same thing that you mentioned about boredom, or wants to 
go out and play or work.  These horses would have been great at war 
time to dig foxholes....he, he
 
 
MA> favorite, a big, plastic detergent bottle with a few pebbles in the 
MA> making sure they get enough hay to keep them happy, lots of grooming
 
Yes, I did the same thing too.  it kept kept his attention for awhile.  
This colt is almost too playful and too smart!!
 
I better start sending the farrier bill directly to my colt......
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