we used to train the race horses to go in one spot in the stall by leaving a pile of manure like near one corner, so less waste of shavings. I would think if they had outside runs you could start by moving the pile closer to the door and eventually outside. Never tried this to this extent but it may work. Kath

Astylishgirl I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your old mare and your sanity. After giving it some thought I think I might have a solution to your problems. When you see that old mare go into her stall, give her some privacy and do not watch her. End result will be a happier mare probably and a stronger state of mind for yourself. I hope this helps

Like many animals, horse are also territorial and will often cover up another's odor with their own. And, as in other species as well, some are more territorial than others. This may be a part of what you are experiencing, as well as the reasons previously suggested. Just my experience and ever so humble opinion. 57

Reebok, Do the horses have free access to the stalls or do you bring them in and close them in? I have noticed that some of my horses will urinate just before feeding time. When they hear me coming with the feed, it's like a cue for them to pee. Most horses don't like the splashing sensation of the urine against their legs and will search for a soft spot in which to pee, so it might help if you provide a shallow pile of old shavings, hay, mulch, or just fluffy dirt in an area close to the barn, and see if the horses will go there to relieve themselves. I know that if I put clean shavings down, my horses will urinate on those rather than on a packed area of clean ground.

I really don't think there is any way you can avoid this. Some horses keep their stalls very clean, while others simply don't care. If we kept our mare out of her stall all day, the first thing she would when let back in is to deposit a load in the stall. And worse yet, if she felt her stall was getting too dirty, she would deposit a load in her corner feeder. Go figure!!

Silly as it my be. How do you or can you get your horse to stop urinating in there dirt stall. Without pouring concrete or ? Do stalls mats over the top of pea gravel really work or does the mess still exist? At the same time stop urinating on top of their feed that falls on the ground. Some of ours go outside an do it in the same area all the time while others continue to see how deep I can dig the hole out for them??? Reebock & Lorilc