12/29/2025
❄️ Cold Weather Is Coming! ❄️
Good news—most horses handle the cold better than heat, and MUCH better than humans!
As we prepare for a short Arctic blast, here are some important reminders:
🐴 Cold Weather Care
• Check water sources at least twice daily to ensure they aren’t frozen
• Provide hay/forage as usual — do not double amounts or introduce a round bale if your horse isn’t accustomed to it (this can increase the risk of impaction colic)
• Encourage drinking by adding salt or electrolyte powder to feed
🧣 Blanketing Basics
• Most horses in our climate do not need blankets, especially with shelter and hay
• Horses at a healthy weight that are not clipped are typically fine without one
• It’s always better for a horse to be a little cold for a few hours than too warm
• Over-blanketing can cause distress and colic
🌡️ Very General Blanketing Guidelines
(Adjust based on weight, hair coat, wind, sun, and precipitation)
Clipped Horses
• 40–50°: No-fill waterproof/windproof sheet
• 30–40°: Medium weight
• Below 30°: Heavy weight or medium + sheet
Not Clipped
• 30–40°: No-fill waterproof/windproof sheet
• 20–30°: Medium weight
• Below 20°: Heavy weight or medium + sheet
👉 Blanket for the warmest part of the night to prevent sweating. When in doubt, less is more!
📞 Questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to call!
