Stallion Shelters: On Horse Stables
Few
animals can match the vigor and majesty of horses. As domesticated creatures,
horses make great companions, although the main draw for owning a horse is to
ride it. These steeds are often depicted running across an open plain, free as
the wind.
As
romantic as it is to let horses gallop around as much as they want, they'll
need shelter from inclement weather. Owners will also need to keep a close
watch on their equines, and installing
a permanent residence for them is the best way to go. Hence, stables were
made to house horses comfortably, with accommodations specific to the animal.
Unlike
regular barn shelters for other animals, the stables are uniquely for horses
only due to the box stalls that line the insides. Box stalls are designed to
contain horses, and they're specifically narrow to prevent horses from rolling
on the ground. Such a feature is useful to equine owners who participate in
horse shows, as they wouldn't want their steeds to get hay stuck in their
coats. For foaling mares, there's usually one large box stall that will allow
just enough room for the horse to lie down and give birth. Chickens get the
coop, and pigs have a pen, so it would make sense that horses need stables of
their own.
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