Winter Horse Care Tips

Tips for keeping your horse happy and healthy throughout the cold winter months. Tips on blanketing your horse, water intake, riding in the snow, deciding whether to clip your horse and more. Check out my horse care posts here: https://theflaxenfilly.com/category/horses/horse-care/
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How To Know When It's Too Cold To Ride And The Dangers!
The Dangers Of Riding In The Cold • Cold air can harm the horse's lungs • Slippery footing can cause a fall • Snow can get balled up in horse's hooves • Hard, frozen ground is tough on the horse's body • Deep snow can strain the horse's muscles • Horses that overheat and get sweaty can get cold and sick How To Ride In The Cold Safely • Check the footing • Mostly walk, keep trot and canter to a minimum • Use a quarter sheet during your ride • Use a cooler after your ride • Warm up and cool out thoroughly • Use snow shoes and pads • Pick your horse's feet out after each ride
Winter Is Coming!! How to prepare your barn for the cold!
With fall and winter right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about blanketing, shoveling and snow! In this article I share my best tips for prepping your barn for the winter like a pro!
When Is It Too Cold To Ride?
Ever wondered when it's too cold to ride your horse? In this article we'll cover when it's ok to ride and when there could be danger to your horse's lungs, legs, hooves etc. And lots of tips for riding safely in the snow and cold weather this winter.
The Danger of Riding Your Horse In Extreme Cold
Ever wondered when it's too cold to ride your horse? In this article we'll cover when it's ok to ride and when there could be danger to your horse's lungs, legs, hooves etc. And lots of tips for riding safely in the snow and cold weather this winter.
Winter Horseback Riding: How To Make The Best Of The Cold!
If you love horseback riding but hate the cold, this article is for you! Winter horseback riding can be a great experience if you know how to dress for the weather and take care of your horse. Follow these tips to make winter riding safe and you can enjoy riding your horse all winter long!
Winter Is Coming! Is Your Barn Ready?
As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, now is the time to start preparing your barn for winter. There are a few key things to do to make sure your barn is ready for the cold weather ahead. By taking care of these things now, you can help keep your horses safe and comfortable all winter long.
Essential Winter Horse Care Tips You Need To Know!
As temperatures start to drop, it's important to take care of your horse to make sure they stay healthy and comfortable all winter long. Here are some essential winter horse care tips you need to know!
Winter Horseback Riding 101
If you're ready to venture out into the cold, this insightful read will take you through the ins and outs of winter horseback riding. Everything you need to know to keep your horse warm and comfortable during a chilly winter ride.
The Danger Of Horseback Riding In Winter: How To Stay Safe!
In winter, horseback riders face a unique set of dangers. The cold weather can cause problems for both riders and horses, and ice and snow can make riding treacherous. But with a few precautions, winter riding can be safe and enjoyable. Here are some tips for staying safe this winter.
14 Winter Horse Barn Preparation Tasks You Must Complete To Keep Your Barn Safe This Winter!
A complete check list to help you prepare your barn for winter to make sure your horses are safe and healthy. Number 8 could save your horse's life! If you don't have a plan to stock up on supplies and an emergency plan you could find yourself in a difficult situation.
Winter Barn Preparation: Will you be ready? Complete guide to preparing for the cold!
14 tasks you must do now to help you prepare your horse barn for winter. Avoid an equine emergency and take this opportunity to make repairs to the farm this fall before the cold.
Horse Care Advice You Need: Clean Your Horse's Water Buckets, Step By Step Guide!
Clean water is crucial for your horse's health, in this complete guide learn how to clean your horse's water buckets properly. Find out how much horses drink and more!
How cold is too cold to ride?
Ever wondered when it's too cold to ride your horse? In this article we'll cover when it's ok to ride and when there could be danger to your horse's lungs, legs, hooves etc. And lots of tips for riding safely in the snow and cold weather this winter.
Horses in Winter - 5 Helpful Care Tips - Savvy Horsewoman
Winter Horse Care Tips by Savvy Horsewoman
Fall Horseback Riding Gear You Need!
A complete guide to buying weather appropriate horseback riding apparel and gear to stay warm or cool with ever changing temperatures.