Winter is coming upon horse owners quick, but many horse owners do not have a list in order for caring for their horse and ranch this season. Check out our winter checklist for tips and reminders in caring for your horse this winter.
Unpack and launder winter
riding clothes
Invest in orange vest for riding during hunting season; consider outfitting your horse with fluorescent
halter and/or saddle blanket
Check tack room heater for function and fire safety; condition and store leather tack
for winter; launder and pack fly masks and summer sheets
Critters move indoors when cold sets in, check for mice holes; set mouse traps if necessary; check
feed-bin lids for fit
Tarp hay to protect from weather; check for holes or tears in existing tarps, replace
if necessary
Outfit water spigot with
heat tape/insulation;
Secure horse care if
going out of town for Thanksgiving holiday
Increase frequency of stall cleaning if horses have moved into barn to help reduce dangerous ammonia
production
Trace clip for winter riding, if desired
Check
fences for any early season weather-related damage
If
you plan to breed mare in ’08, schedule breeding soundness exam for this
month
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