How Horses Actually Stay Warm in Winter (And How to Help Them)
As caring horse owners, we worry about how our horses will stay warm in the winter. They do better than we think.
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Do you blanket your horse in the winter?
In the 15 years or so that I’ve kept my horses at a co-op barn, many of my opinions have changed. When I first arrived, fresh from years of boarding, I tucked my horse into his stall every night swathed in the appropriate blanket for the weather. Now, I’m a firm believe in 24/7 turn […]
Read MoreThe Blanket Thief
Andy moved to our barn in mid-November. He’s a handsome older gentleman with a kind, sensitive face and a soft eye. His demeanor belies his size — he’s bigger than Zelda, probably a solid 17″ hands, but he has gentle, almost timid vibe. Andy is impeccably behaved when you are feeding him or working around […]
Read MoreAlmost as good as bubble wrap
Time for a new blanket!
Sunday morning Freedom found a way to turn his Kensington blanket into a Kensington scarf. While he was adequately clothed when my barn-mate fed, when she returned from a short ride the carcass of the blanket lay discarded on the ground and Freedom looked rather pleased with his abbreviated clothing. Of course, he did it […]
Read MorePreparing for the Snowpocalypse
We are in the midst of what is being described as an epic storm. Here in New England we are expecting 2-3 feet. School was canceled today before a single snowflake descended from the sky and the Governor banned driving after 4 p.m. So far we have only 3-4 inches of snow on the ground […]
Read MoreDealing with temperature swings
The weather here has been crazy. Last week a freak snow storm took down power lines and trees and we had temperatures in the 20s . . . this week we’ve had temperatures in the high 60s. It’s bad enough when you’re a human — we can dress appropriately. But for horses, it’s harder for […]
Read MoreRambo Wug starts its 10th season
When I was pulled out my blankets this year, I reflected that my Rambo Wug heavy weight blanket is about to start it’s 10th winter. Pretty impressive, given that my horses live out 24/7 and are not known for being kind to their clothing. While I’ve had to make some minor repairs to the blanket, […]
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