* Their breed: Different breeds have different temperaments and needs.
* Their age: Young foals need lots of playtime, while older horses may be more relaxed.
* Their job: Working horses have a different schedule than companion horses.
* Their environment: Horses living in a pasture have a lot more freedom than those in stables.
Here are some general things a horse might do in a day:
Typical Day for a Pasture Horse:
* Morning: Wake up, graze on grass, drink water, socialize with other horses.
* Mid-day: Rest in the shade, perhaps roll in the dirt, graze some more.
* Afternoon: Continue grazing, playing, and exploring their pasture.
* Evening: Gather with the herd, graze a bit more, rest before bedtime.
Typical Day for a Working Horse:
* Morning: Stable chores (feeding, grooming, etc.), exercise (ridden or lunged), training or work.
* Mid-day: Rest, grazing, grooming.
* Afternoon: More exercise, work, or training.
* Evening: Stable chores, rest.
Other Activities:
* Grooming: Horses spend a lot of time grooming themselves and each other.
* Socializing: Horses are social animals and enjoy spending time with their herd.
* Play: Foals and even some adult horses love to play, running and kicking up their heels.
* Sleeping: Horses spend about 3-4 hours sleeping, both standing and lying down.
No matter their job or environment, horses are fascinating creatures with a natural rhythm to their days.