Rolling is perfectly natural in horses. Some believe it is a sign that the horse is happy or content. This could be true considering a horse has to let down his defenses in order to drop to the ground and roll comfortable. Rolling is usually done to relieve itching from insect bites or to rub away dry sweat after being tacked up for a ride. Some horses will head straight a sandy area to roll right after a bath. As much as you may cringe at this, it’s perfectly natural. The horse is rubbing away the wet and recovering himself with dirt. Some horse owners believe a layer of dirt can help protect the horse’s skin from sunburn and insect bites. Most horses will roll on one side, get up, and then drop to roll on the other side. You should call your Teller County, CO veterinary clinic if your horse doesn’t get up or constantly rolls without stopping.