I thought the same thing! - LilSterner  2656.0 #18 11:57AM

I can't ease your mind as a cast member, but as a horse owner and animal welfare worker, I can tell you that these horses are doing what they have been bred to do for hundreds of years. they appear extremely well cared for and content . hope that at least helps a little ;) - tuesday737  1076.5 #79 11:14AM

Believe me, if a horse doesn't want to do something, they're not gonna do it. These ones seem fine. They don't appear overworked either, I've spent a day just chilling on main street and they switch out pretty often. - OkapiC  124.6 #2656 11:21AM

I have personally been backstage to the stables and let me say those are the best treated horses anywhere. They are very loved and well cared for. I wish my horses had a stable like that!! The cast members all adore the horses. - chipanddalefan  527.1 #218 5:33AM

I'm not a CM, but I've owned horses all my life. You can tell when an animal is not being treated well by his/her behavior: Disney animals are very clearly well cared for and happy :) - Spoonful_O_Sugar  436.2 #285 6:47AM

I agree with all of these comments! And these horses are rotated, only working a couple hours a day! Well cared for! And beautiful! - MomWithAJuiceBoxBuzz  922.2 #94 6:53AM

As another horse owner I can tell you that horses enjoy working. They get bored if they aren't doing anything but standing in a stall all day. These are good strong draft horses doing what they do best. - Sharkgrrl19  202.9 #1588 10:15AM

Hooray :-) - uscdisneyteacher  3089.5 #14 9:05AM