So I never thought I would ask a question about blanketing! lol We did buy some just in case, but never really expected to use them....
Our 2 horses are pasture kept, with a good stand of trees backed up to a hill that does a good job of blocking wind for them. We always see them back there at night, I presume to use the trees.
They both are healthy, well kept, decent winter chunk.
I can feed as much hay as is needed. They also get oats for the vitamin dispersal and warmth factor.
We have been having the normal 10 to zero F degree weather, and they have always been kept out in the elements, so they are well adjusted.
It has been about -3 all day, but sunny, with the windchill. Neither was shaking, neither looked bothered.
It is supposed to be about -20 tonight, due to the windchill.
Their hay feeder is out in the open. I can't move it, but I could just not use it, and put their hay back in the trees, so they don't have to stand in the wind to eat.
My question, if you choose to answer it.. hehe (for which I will be eternally grateful)
With those conditions, would you blanket them?
I am inclined to do so, as a preventative, but I am also 99% sure they will be fine, esp. if I move their hay into the trees. It would only be at night for the next couple of days.
Thanks to any who made it through that!
Our 2 horses are pasture kept, with a good stand of trees backed up to a hill that does a good job of blocking wind for them. We always see them back there at night, I presume to use the trees.
They both are healthy, well kept, decent winter chunk.
I can feed as much hay as is needed. They also get oats for the vitamin dispersal and warmth factor.
We have been having the normal 10 to zero F degree weather, and they have always been kept out in the elements, so they are well adjusted.
It has been about -3 all day, but sunny, with the windchill. Neither was shaking, neither looked bothered.
It is supposed to be about -20 tonight, due to the windchill.
Their hay feeder is out in the open. I can't move it, but I could just not use it, and put their hay back in the trees, so they don't have to stand in the wind to eat.
My question, if you choose to answer it.. hehe (for which I will be eternally grateful)
With those conditions, would you blanket them?
I am inclined to do so, as a preventative, but I am also 99% sure they will be fine, esp. if I move their hay into the trees. It would only be at night for the next couple of days.
Thanks to any who made it through that!