Did You Know??

Did you know that if you put vaseline in horses feet it will keep that snow from “balling” up making it hard for them to walk?

Did you know that blanketing your horse is more for your peace of mind than that of the horse – most horses can withstand quite cold temps by growing a shaggy coat? (pics this weekend from Little Horse and his amazing fur ball of a coat) – long winter hair traps a layer of heat between the skin and the long coat while tiny muscles in the skin make the hair stand on end trapping the heat in.

Did you know that in order for horses to maintain a good body temp of 38C – they must be fed higher fibre diets in the winter to keep them even body temp? and of course from getting bored 🙂

Did you know that most adult horses require 10/12 gallons of water per day? more in the colder weather?

Did you know that horses are better kept outside 24/7 in order to facilitate better breathing away from dusty stalls? I can’t keep mine in even if I tried real hard – when they are cold – they go in – as long as they have a good shelter from the wind – that is all they need.

Did you know that horses feet grow slower in the winter?

Did you know that my horses are the most spoiled horses that I know??

I constantly worry – are they cold? are they tired? are they comfy?

I look at my crew tonight  – after the tossing of the hay – and the scratchies and pats and the “good night – be good to each other” farewell.

Ya – they are fine – they are happy and they are thriving.

We’ve done good by them.