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Why Do Horses Roll?

photo by Lisa-Marie Beckwidth

Ever wondered why horses love to roll in the dirt and mud so much?

Callie King with CRK Training explains in the video below why horses roll in general. In some ways, rolling is a “self grooming” method, Callie says. That layer of dust or mud is providing themselves with a layer of protection from the sun and from insects. In other cases, it just feels good for them.

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