- Make sure your hoses are drained before they freeze
- Have deicers in place or be ready break ice
- Have blankets ready
- Stock up enough hay to get through months when there will be no baling
- Have horses in good condition for winter - not poor.
Now, most of us also know that winter magnifies the aches and pains of our old injuries. Joints become stiffer and arthritis becomes more bothersome. Unfortunately, this is not a condition that our four legged friends are exempt from. There are several things however that you can do to help them. Maintaining turnout and exercise times, extending warm up and cool down times, stretching and supplementation are good steps to start with. Our friends at MannaPro have put together a good blog with these tips and more for keeping your equine partners mobile and comfortable through the winter.
https://info.mannapro.com/mannaproanimalcareblog/bid/154178/6-tips-to-prepare-your-horses-joints-for-winter?source=Blog_Email_[6%20Tips%20to%20Prepare%20Yo]