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Old 10-30-2009, 06:39 PM   #41
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We have a heated indoor- so I ride during all weather.
If we didn't I don't know what the cut off point would be- it's harshly cold here all winter! If I had a cut off point I probably wouldn't ride much at all.
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:19 AM   #42
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last winter i was out riding in the snow (which was 2-3 inches ,more than tn has ever gotten in a while)and it was 17 farinhieght.i only did slow trotting and walking.and whats a quarter sheet???
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:24 AM   #43
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last winter i was out riding in the snow (which was 2-3 inches ,more than tn has ever gotten in a while)and it was 17 farinhieght.i only did slow trotting and walking.and whats a quarter sheet???
its like a blanket that goes over their back & hindquarters under the saddle.
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:26 PM   #44
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If I can see both my breath and my horses, we call it a day. It's usually around 20 degrees.
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