Why Does My Horse Roll Right After I Just Bathed Them? By Roxy
I'd like to start by saying... I appreciate the bath. Really. The warm water feels nice. The itchy spots finally get scrubbed. The loose hair disappears. It's all very pleasant. Then you lead me outside. You smile proudly. You admire your hard work. And I immediately throw myself onto the ground and roll with the enthusiasm of a horse who's just won the lottery. You gasp. You yell my name. You question every life choice that led you to this moment. Meanwhile, I'm having the best five minutes of my day. So...why do we do it? Contrary to popular belief, it's not because we're trying to ruin your afternoon. Although I will admit the timing is hilarious. Rolling Feels Amazing Imagine someone giving you a really good back scratch. Now imagine that back scratch covers your entire body. That's rolling. After a bath, our coat is clean, our skin is fresh, and sometimes everything just feels...different. Rolling helps scratch those hard-to-reach places, loosen any r...
