What happens if a horse isn't walked or exercised?
A horse without exercise develops digestive, muscular, and behavioral problems.
Detailed Explanation
Horses are biologically designed to move many hours a day. Without exercise, multiple problems arise: colic due to intestinal hypomotility, loss of muscle mass, limb edema, stereotyped behaviors due to stress, obesity, and joint problems. Horses kept in stalls without access to free movement need at least 30-60 minutes of work daily. Ideally, daily access to pasture or a paddock is recommended in addition to formal work. Exercise is not optional; it is a biological necessity.
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