Switching to 24/7 pasture turnout can provide horses with more opportunities to meet their behavioral needs, but it requires careful management and consideration of factors such as hydration, nutrition, hoof care, preventive care, skin and thermodynamics, herd dynamics, and security.

Hydration is crucial for pasture-kept horses, and owners must ensure that water sources are clean, readily available, and regularly checked. Nutrition should be tailored to individual horses based on factors like workload, age, and pasture quality. Hoof care is important, and while some horses may not need shoes, regular farrier visits are still necessary.

Owners must also consider preventive care, skin and thermodynamics, herd dynamics, and security when transitioning to 24/7 pasture turnout. Proper management, observation, and attention to detail are essential to ensure the health and well-being of horses in a pasture setting.