Poll Recap: Horses on the Fourth of July

Of the 716 respondents, 203 people (28%) said they bring their horses into a barn before fireworks start.
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Fireworks are commonly seen during holiday celebrations, especially during Fourth of July ceremonies. But the loud noise and bright flashes that accompany those fireworks aren’t always as popular from the horse’s perspective.

In last week’s online poll, we asked our readers how they manage their horses during fireworks. More than 700 people responded, and we’ve tallied the results

Of the 716 total respondents, 203 people (28%) said they bring their horses into a barn before fireworks start. Another 200 respondents (28%) said they leave their horses out in the pastures during fireworks. Almost a quarter of respondents (169) said they monitor their pastured horses when fireworks begin, and bring them inside if necessary. The remaining 144 people (20%) indicated that their horses aren’t exposed to fireworks.

Additionally, more than 70 people left comments about how they managed their horses during fireworks

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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