Although most horses accept and adapt to less-than-optimal living situations, the evidence is mounting that it’s time to redesign the basic box stall says Nancy Moffitt. She summarizes research on how confinement affects the well-being of horses.
. . . box stalls that may seem cozy and comfortable to us are <likely> wrong for our beloved horses . . . too small and too solitary for herd animals who need to be on the move.”
Source: EQUUS, January 11, 2023. Link. Small but significant changes can make confinement for horses in stalls healthier and more comfortable.