The following videos show the undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable suffering of a horse trapped in the blazing sun on hot summer days with no shade provided. It is possible that this horse could die from heat stress if the owners do not acknowledge the suffering of their horse. And if the horse doesn't actually die, it will continue to suffer and could develop other diseases as outlined in my written document.
Watch all the videos and read my written document to acquire a complete understanding. You will see that it is not the ambient temperatures that harm the horse, but direct sunlight. The discomfort is self-evident and the need for intervention imperative. During the making of these videos, the ambient temperatures ranged from 88°F to 104°F and possibly higher. And while higher ambient temperatures may, or likely, would contribute to the discomfort and life threat of the horse while trapped in direct sunlight, higher ambient temperatures in that range appear to have little to no deleterious affect on the horse when the horse is able to place itself in shade away from direct sunlight.
The first series of videos is where I learned conclusively that the horse is harmed by the direct sunlight and desperately needs shade.
The ambient temperatures in these first videos were in the 104°F range at peak. While these videos confirmed my theory that the horse is being harmed by the direct sunlight, it is only later, in a following
second series of videos, that I discover the detailed effects of sun versus ambient temperatures on the horse. You may be surprised by the result.
This second series of videos is where I learned conclusively that the horse is harmed only by the direct sunlight and not by the ambient temperatures alone. It is important to
understand however, that higher ambient temperature will contribute to the threat of harm to the horse while the hourse is trapped in direct sunlight, but they appear to cause little to no threat in our observed range
of 88°F to 104°F when the horse can retreat to shade away from direct sunlight. If you understand horses and, if you understand what the sun is and does, this makes total sense to any intelligent and reasonable person.
I am so very glad I captured these next videos because they confirmed my theory that it is the direct sunlight causing the harm, regardless of ambient temperatures.
They show that any horse can handle ambient desert temperatures in our observed range,
but no horse can handle ongoing daily direct sunlight with no shade even in lower ambient temperatures in our observed range. Note that the first series of videos are made over the course of 12 days from June 29, 2024 through July 10, 2024. Note that the second series of videos are made on July 12, 2024 and July 15, 2024 and are shown in chronological order. Date: 2024-0629 (05:30 PM) -
A lot of dirt on back from suffering all day. Pacing from being overheated.
Swishing tail from being overheated. Desperately waiting for the sun to set. Date: 2024-0629 (07:30 PM) - Look at how much dirt he has place on back in the attempt to sunscreen himself. He is pacing from heat and cannot relax.
He needs not only shade, but a mounted trough for his food.
The structure for shade and the trough could easily be combined into one structure. Same for the water. Having a water trough off the ground would keep the water cleaner longer.
This horse needs someone that really loves him greatly; not just loves him a little, sort of, kind of, once in a while. He doesn't just need shade.
I think he needs more care; he needs more attention or a companion, and someone to brush him once a week and talk to him.
I remember the day a colt was brought in to visit him; he was so excited and became content. Date: 2024-0630 (09:13 AM) - No Shade for this nuked horse. So close yet so far away from shade. Dirt on back in a desperate attempt to shiled from the torturous sun. Date: 2024-0630 (06:30 PM) - Horse covered in dirt at the end of the day from sunburning all day.
This is the horse trying to use dirt as sunscreen. He is also pacing as usual when hot. Date: 2024-0703 (09:30 AM) - Clinging to a brief moment of partial shade. Proof the horse wants shade. Date: 2024-0705 (02:00 PM) - Overheated, tail swishing, dirt as sunscreen, and rapid pacing. Also, no food. Date: 2024-0705 (02:06 PM) - Overheated, tail swishing, dirt as sunscreen, and rapid pacing. Date: 2024-0707 (02:09 PM) - Me expressing my discontent in the horse not being able to reach shade.
This was recorded at 8:00 AM and so the horse hasn't yet been heated up by the day. The torture was just getting started. Date: 2024-0707 (02:12 PM) - In this video, I show how easy it would be to give the horse shade. Date: 2024-0710 (05:00 PM) - This shows the horse in a heat stressed condition. The horse is pacing rapidly in an attempt to walk off the heat and alleviate discomfort,
but the horse is reaching a limit and having a battle with the heat from the sun. Date: 2024-0712 (10:30 AM) - Clinging to a moment of partial shade 1. Date: 2024-0712 (10:30 AM) - Clinging to a moment of partial shade 2. Date: 2024-0712 (10:30 AM) - Clinging to a moment of partial shade 3. Date: 2024-0712 (10:30 AM) - A hot morning, a hot day ahead and no breeze. When will the suffering end? Date: 2024-0712 (10:30 AM) - Cloudy day brings relief. He's probably sunburned from a hard week in the very hot sun, but at least on this day, he gets a reprieve.
This shows a more normal behavior under cooler, shaded conditions which serves as supporting proof that the horse needs shade and without shade, suffers greatly. Date: 2024-0715 (04:31 PM) - The horse is pacing from direct sunlight burn even at an ambient temperature of 88 degree Fahrenheit.
He takes a quick drink due to heat dehydration and swiftly returns to panic pacing in the attempt to deal with sun burning. Date: 2024-0715 (04:33 PM) - Cloud ease pain (part 1). The cloud covers the sun and the horse slows the sunburning panic pacing. This shows indisputably that the direct sunlight is harming the horse. Date: 2024-0715 (04:48 PM) - Cloud ease pain (part 2). The cloud covers the sun and the horse slows the sunburning panic pacing. This shows indisputably that the direct sunlight is harming the horse.
Will the Sheriff be adequate in understanding and make the owners correct? Will the owners be reasonable, mature, and correct their error? Date: 2024-0715 (04:53 PM) - The sun returns from clouds to continue bothering the horse. I go to check ambient temperature. Date: 2024-0715 (04:56 PM) - Ambient temperature is only 88 degrees Fahrenheit. This proves that ambient temperatures from 88°F to 104°F are not the issue nor the real problem.
It also proves, in kind, that the problem is direct sunlight with no shade. This horse is in real trouble with a need for authorative intervention. Date: 2024-0715 (07:55 PM) - The sun has set and see how calm the horse has become. See how the horse is relieved. Now that the sun is down, the horse is
no longer panic pacing, but I suspect that the horse is sunburned. I state the conclusion of my research. I have proven my argument that all horses need shade from the sun. Date: 2024-0718 (07:55 PM) - Cool evening breeze and a bowel movement. It's good to see Midnight (that's what I call him now) having a
pleasant time. Date: 2024-0719 (07:55 PM) - Clouds bring reprieve from heat. A discussion about the sun's track and how the evening solar position
blazes on the horse. Date: 2024-0719 (07:55 PM) - Another week of pain relieving clouds while I continue yammering on about observations and opinions. Date: 2024-0728 (07:55 PM) - Burning a horse is legal if done slowly. Date: 2024-0729 (07:55 PM) - Imagine knowing you are at the onset of being burned by the sun all day and there is nothing you can do about it. Date: 2024-0731 (07:55 PM) - Horse tries to defend himself by turning his tail to the sun. I am still deciding to call him Midnight or Black Magic (until I learn his real name). Date: 2024-0731 (07:55 PM) - Suffering all day in the horrible constant exposure to the sun with 3 hours still to go. This would be called torture if done to a human. Date: 2024-0731 (07:55 PM) - Suffering all day in the horrible constant exposure to the sun with 3 hours still to go. This would be called torture if done to a human. Date: 2024-0801 (07:55 PM) - Clockwork suffering. The horse knows his suffering has become routine. Date: 2024-0801 (07:55 PM) - Is a thrusting exhale another sign of suffering? Sometimes, yes. Watch your own breath when you suffer from heat. Date: 2024-0804 (07:55 PM) - The torture cage is opened. Horse moves to available shade. This proves, yet again, the horse wants shade. Date: 2024-0810 (07:55 PM) - Burney gets a colt friend and expresses joy. Try not to cry. Yes, I named him Burney; it's just so apropos. Date: 2024-0830 (07:55 PM) - The colt is now being exposed to nuclear radiation. Again, try not to cry or go ahead if you feel the need.
Sun versus Shade versus Lower Ambient Temperature (a more granular study):
Video 1:
Desperately Waiting
Video 2:
Pacing, Dirt Covered, Cannot Relax
Video 3:
So Close, Yet So Far Away
Video 4:
Covered In Dirt And Pacing
Video 5:
Clinging To The Shade
Video 6:
Pacing And No Food
Video 7:
Pacing, Swishing, Dirt On Back
Video 8:
Torture Just Starting
Video 9:
Me And My Discontent
Video 10:
Simple, but No Brains
Video 11:
Final Proof of hard Pacing
Video 12:
Clinging To Shade
Video 13:
Clinging To Shade
Video 14:
Clinging To Shade
Video 15:
Clouds Bring Relief
Video 16:
Burning On A Mild Day
Video 17:
Cloud Eases Pain
Video 18:
Cloud Eases Pain
Video 19:
Sun Returns
Video 20:
Ambient Temps
Video 21:
Sunset Horse Relieved
Video 22:
Cool Breeze And Bowel Movement
Video 23:
Clouds Bring Reprieve and Sun Track
Video 24:
Another Week Of Clouds
Video 25:
Burning Horse Is Legal If Done Slowly
Video 26:
Cling To Sliver Of Shade Before Suffering Begins
Video 27:
Horse Defends With Ass To Sun
Video 28:
Suffering All Day With three Hours To Go
Video 29:
Suffering Has Become Way Of Life
Video 30:
Clockwork Suffering
Video 31:
Breath As Sign Of Suffering (sometimes)
Video 32:
Cage Opened (Proof Horse Wants Shade)
Video 33:
Horse Gets Colt Friend
Video 34:
Double Trouble (Colt Exposed To Nuclear Radiation