#WINTER
How to Outsmart Your Farm’s Frozen Ground Hazards
While we might be experiencing a little bit of a thaw in parts of the United States this week, there’s plenty of cold weather on the way. Kelly Munro of Lighthoof counts a few hazards for which horse owners should be on the lookout.
#EquestrianStrong: Readers Survive the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm
Only January 5 and we already have our first major winter storm under our belts. Here’s how you all got through the East Coast’s “bomb cyclone” — because winter weather wasn’t already scary enough before we started calling it that.
Barn From the Ground Up: A Little Winter Prep Goes a Long Way!
When we last left CJ Millar, she was just getting her brand-new horse property finished. Now that winter is fully upon us, CJ is enjoying the fruits of her labors with a horse farm that’s ready for anything winter throws her way!
Too Cold To Ride? Using Common Sense & Science
Unusually cold temperatures across much of the United States have led to endless rounds of speculation (and some science) about when it’s too cold to ride. We’ve compiled the facts and common sense concepts to help you set your own cutoff.
Your Turn: Tackling Ol’ Man Winter
Caring for horses in winter conditions can be challenging!
Let’s Discuss: What’s Your Winter Riding Weather Cutoff?
Horse Nation is vast and wide with plenty of climate zones included, as well as indoor arenas/outdoor arenas/the great outdoors. With winter upon us, let’s discuss: what kind of winter weather puts a halt to your riding?
#TBT: 5 Ways Driving on Snowy Roads Is Like Riding
Expect the unexpected.
Winter is Coming: Helpful Horsemanship Tips for Colder Weather
In Meagan DeLisle’s corner of Horse Nation, winter has finally arrived — which presents a few new challenges to winter horsekeeping. Here are a few tips and tricks she’s developed!
The Idea of Order: That Explains It
And no, no I am not losing my mind.
The Idea of Order: Top 15 Equestrian Google Searches in January
Because what else is there to do?
The Idea of Order: Winter ‘Riding’
Because base jumping isn’t exciting enough.
How to Survive Winter Without An Indoor Arena
Riffing off of Meagan DeLisle’s “How to Survive Winter” guide from last week, Kristen Kovatch offers a few tips based on her own experience riding without an indoor arena.
How To Survive Winter Without Losing a Few Fingers
For those of us that can’t pick up and head south, winter can be a period of compromises. Meagan DeLisle shares a few tips for making winter riding as productive as possible.
The Idea of Order: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Nope. Not even a little.
Video: Minis on the Move!
“We’re freeeeeee!”
Screenshot via Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm’s Facebook page
Snowed in or not, this will probably be the cutest thing you’ll see this winter. Watch as a trio of fluffy, elated minis taste sweet freedom after Winter Storm Jonas buried the eastern states under ridiculous amounts of snow (Note: must be logged in to Facebook to view):
Minis on the run!We finally got plowed out today … looks like these three were experiencing some cabin fever! It’s always trouble when Jewel, Moe and Stuie get together 🙂
Posted by Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm WV on Sunday, January 24, 2016
Journey’s End at Birch Hill Farm is a sanctuary in West Virginia that provides a safe home to horses and other farm animals. To help this sanctuary provide hay, feed, and other necessities to their residents, you can donate on their website or check out their Hoodies for Hay fundraising campaign.
The Idea of Order: When Blankets Attack
A shocking event indeed.
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Tuesday Video: One-Horse Open… Inner Tube?
There’s something exhilarating and yet soothing about watching this Clydesdale happily pulling a string of passengers in inner tubes through the snow.
Kenna Nye of Glenview Clydesdales in Michigan posted this video of her and some friends having fun with Gunner the Clydesdale, which has since gone viral… and for good reason! Where can I sign up for this awesome winter adventure?
Tubing day 3!
Posted by Kenna Nye on Thursday, December 31, 2015
Whether you’re on a horse, sled, or tube, Go Riding.
6 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter on a Wal-Mart Budget
On a tight budget this winter? No need to freeze!
The Idea of Order: Cold?
It would appear so…
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The Idea of Order: Snow…
AKA: White Doom.
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4 Tips For Winter Grooming
Winter is long and cold, but horses still get dirty. Here are a few tips for bathing your equines this season.
Keeping Your Horse Fit Through Winter
Kristen Pierce explains why being a “fair weather rider” may not be fair to your horse. (more…)
20 Reasons I Am SO OVER Winter
Vermont event rider Lila Gendal is ready to lose it on someone. Might as well be us. (more…)
