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What does your horse do when it rains?

I have two powerful horses. One is 16hh+ and the other is 18hh. I am only 5ft 2 so I am very vunerable when these horses go mad. They do this when it rains or when it is windy. They will eat their food and then attack each other and gallop around the field and charge at each other. They spook at my grooming kit , their food bowls and each other when this happens. I try to get there rugs on but they run off and I am scared that they might get stuck in their rugs one day. What should I do?

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1. you need serious help lady, or just get rid of your horses, no offense
2. my horse is calm you need to train him or take him to a vet.. gud luk..
3. The first answer was uncalled for, just to put it out there. Some horses do get quite disturbed by the wind and rain only because their defensive instincts kick in and they tend to pay double alert to any potential dangers. Though, in almost EVERY case of horses, they are all different. I only have one horse but he plays up more if he's in the stall next to another horse who is also a teensy bit worried - perhaps try to separate them? It also helps to stick a bucket of chaff under his nose while I'm doing the general fuss over as it distracts him long enough. If I'm riding in and it starts raining, he puts his rear end to the rain no matter how much a lean, kick or tug at his mouth. Mostly, it's just their instincts kicking in to be more alert. As for their attacking and charging perhaps separate them if possible? It's hard to say exactly when I don't know these horses but it sounds like a bit of desensitising could work a great deal. Hope this helps but also read everyone else's answers (the constructive ones) as they might know a trick that another person doesn't. Good luck. (:
4. do you have stables for them both? you could always bring them in get them ready and take them out, or how about putting on a rug straight away? my horse is spooky but i would say she never does it in naughtiness. Try getting a vet out if the problem exceeds, or get advice from people who know you and the horses. Sorry if this doesnt help.
5. You really need to work on their leading and standing skills. My 1/2 Percheron ans 1/2 paint mare does not like the rain. Bur she still has to obey me.I use a rope halter and work with her on leading, She goes when I go and she stops when I stop. and she will stand with the rope on the ground while I put blankets or whatever on her. Julie Goodnight has a great training video called lead line leadership. go to juliegoodnight.com It is a video I give to many of my clients to watch and then we work with their horses. Everyone who has used this tape has been amassed at the difference in their horse.
6. Leave the rugs where they are, the horses do not need them because it is windy or raining. They sound like they are happy to be out in the pasture free and wild. However they do need some serious training on general ground manners. That would be a good step to take...training first forget the rugs for now.
7. 1-check the ears; if few water drops by any reason ..!!??,finding their way to inside the ear of 1of them 2-what if ,kept in tow small compartments separately..when such weather is expected . 3-water sprinkle or spray them,with hose shower(resembling rains).several/many times until they like this habit (gradually). .........it should be while separated & in very small compartment.the beginning1st. time u will be very very careful until u know & Control their & 1st.Sudan reaction,then go oooon &start increasing ur artificial rain gradually until they like&love u to direct hose water with pressure.. striking their bodies. ;..4-ask,the advice of ..a (v.dr.) (important:keep water drops away from going inside their ears). or,.5th. ..seek a psychiatrist ...for urself&the horses all togather;.... & FEEL HAPPY .(I could not avoid this sily joke..4gieve me) . to me;t never sel ur horses.