madrivervalleyicelandics:

Bogi the instigator 😂 He is always ready to party, and often takes it upon himself to try to get the herd as hyped up as he’s feeling on any given occasion (he can’t help it, he’s a Gemini ♊️). He keeps Vigri and Thór busy 😉😂

All of our horses, mares included, spend a good part of each day engaging in lively play. I’ve even had vets comment on how playful horses become when they live here! I believe it has to do with allowing them 24/7 access to forage in slow-feeder netting on their dry lots - as they learn that food will always be there, they adjust to self regulating and stop obsessing over food, which seems to give them more interest in play time! We also designed the dry lots in large, irregular shapes over varied terrain, to encourage movement (inspired by paddock paradise track system designs) which I think also helps encourage playtime. Nap time is also a main event, especially in the morning I often wander outside to find the whole herd flat on their sides 😂 No stress, just like we like it 😉