If my horse is in her stall and a put down fresh bedding...?

She will roll very violently! ( I use pine shavings) I know its not colic b/c it has been going on for weeks but i am concerned about her getting cast when she rolls. Could any one tell me why she might be doing this and what i could do to maybe stop it? Thank you!!

If my horse is in her stall and a put down fresh bedding...?
Horse like to roll when they are sweaty, comfortable, happy, hot, or trying to make a bed more comfortable! She is probably just happy and comfortable in her new clean stall and trying to soften her bed up ( they paw when they are trying to do that too ) Don't worry, it's not a bad thing but i am afraid there is nothing you can really do to stop it... I dont think it will be a huge problem, horses dont USUALLY get cast in their stalls and if she rolls every week she probably knows how and where to roll... Horses mostly cast only when they are colicing because they are so uncomfortable they don't watch where they are going... If you are still worried here is a way you can help her if she gets cast.





1) Generally, you can grab the halter and pull the horse's head away from the wall, freeing his feet enough that he can get them under himself again. Barring that, you can free the hind feet by pulling that end away from the wall by the tail. If you can't get to the tail easily because the animal is thrashing, it's possible to use a lead shank for assistance.





2) Drop the lead shank on the ground and with any luck the horse will get it legs over the rope, you can grab the other end and pull outward





**Sometimes, horses are in so tight they are basically on their backs against the wall. If the horse is calm, grab a leg closest to the wall and roll him over. If he's not so quiet, you might be able to loop a shank over the leg to accomplish the same thing.





If the horse happens to be cast against the door and you can't open it, you may need to go up in the hayloft and come down the hay drop.





3) Once the horse is free, it will want to get up immediately, and many do so exuberantly, bucking and kicking; when you get the horse freed, make sure you're on the right side of the stall to make a quick exit. If a horse is colicky, it might not want to move even after you free it, and a few taps of encouragement on its rear might be necessary.





4) Once your horse does get up, check for any abrasions. Walk her around to make sure she hasn't injured herself.





Like i saidm, she should be ok, the horses that DO cast are the ones that dont roll in their stalls very often or colicky ones that are careless about where they are going... She is probably an expert by now! haha
Reply:im sorry, im not really sure. maybe shes just rolling because her back itches. you may not do anything to stop that.
Reply:To get her sent on the fresh shavings. Maybe. When I worked at a barn one of the studs, I took care of his stall, would roll every time I put fresh shavings.
Reply:Most horses roll when new shavings are put in their stall. It's just their way of making it feel like home to them. If your mare has a history of getting cast, you can try banking extra shavings against the walls of her stall so she can get up easily.
Reply:When I used to board my horse. He would roll in his stall also. He just did it because it was clean. I was worried about him getting cast but he never did.


DO you brush your horse then put her in the stall? Some horses after they are brushed decide to roll to "groom again" or "make a mess of themselves" Maybe let her out in a turn out after she is brushed.


Horses do not get cast when they are Colicing!!! Getting cast is when they get to close to the stall wall or fence and are not able to push them selves away from the wall of the stall because they are TOO close to the wall.
Reply:She probably likes the roughness of the new shavings. One thing i've seen done on local farms is to have a 12x12 area that is boarded off on the ground and filled with sand. it's away from any fences and encourages the horse to roll where it's safe. It may not be an option for you but might give you some ideas.
Reply:this is completely normal for a horse to do. When they get fresh bedding they tend to roll in it because it scratches them (especially this time of year when they are shedding out). A lot of the horses at the barn i work at do this. let her roll and she'll be fine. If you're really concerned, just don't put her in her stall until the bedding has settled.
Reply:You might want to put straw shavings down instead. I was going to sujest colic, but you already cut that out. I have heard that some beddings cause horses to go insane, but not pine? Try straw.


Cowgirl**
Reply:My horse does the same things.I think there saying "yes clean sheats/"