How To Keep Your Horse Warm During Winter
Wintertime can be a lot of fun for all the family but only if you’re prepared for the hazards that come with it. Read our advice to help keep your horse warm, happy and safe from danger during the cold spell. Chilly winds can make horses spooky and unpredictable so be extra alert when handling and riding. Horses cope very well in cold temperatures – it is wind and rain that they can struggle with. If you can, provide a windbreak, like a field shelter or even a line of trees, to block some of the wind or rain. There are several winter blankets on the market to suit all types, from a thin rain sheet to a thick rug for fine-coated...