Happy New Year and a New Idea ~!

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Hi, all, we are starting a new "tradition" ~ would like to get some more activity and chatter on the club website. Would you like to join us? I'll start a new thread at the first of the month and let's make it fun ! I do have a question for you ~ do you want to see it here or on the newsletter section? Let's share our news!

Thought we would start this New Year with any tips that you have for enjoying your horses in this cold weather, whether that be working them or just showing them attention. I have to admit that ours have had the month of December completely free, thanks to their rather lazy owners but I warned them that January brings a new and improved schedule ! Since our round pen footing has remained frozen, I have been walking them in the woods. Puts a spring in both of our steps !

Thanks for looking and for sharing your ideas. Take care and stay warm !

Laura

Golden B Farms
High Point, NC

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Oh, and I have a question for you ~ do you feed more hay in this frigid weather (I think most of the East Coast is under a deep freeze) and if so, how much more? Thanks !

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We do feed more hay in the colder weather.
We have started a new game with our horses since the deep freeze has hit us. We are seeing just how fast they can drink their water at night before it freezes. LOL Right now I can honestly say that Roxy one of Claires little ones , is winning. We have a couple of bucket heaters but our barn electricity will not support the 16 that we need each night. During the day they are out in blankets and the water outside is heated.
I am so excited about the hot weather they are calling for this week. Almost 60?? Goodness.
We have been lounging the horses in blankets , now they will be sweating by Friday.
We have started several new horses in harness this year. It will be fun and exciting. With new ones you never know what to expect and when to expect it. LOL Thats what makes it fun.

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We installed four nelson automatic waterers before the cold weather hit in all our different pastures. I was a bit skeptical as the watering troughs froze solid about one foot deep after 4 cold days. The waterers were a life saver and the horses had all the fresh water they wanted and they never froze! This is the best thing I have ever done around here. Water would have been tough to all the horses without them! I am a beleiver now! We do increase the hay during colder weather.
David Porterfield