Wv Fit Fest

Horses and ponies need extra care and attention during the winter months. As the temperatures plunge, horse owners need to be aware of how to house and feed their animals. In the winter, days are short and the nights are long so you need to think about your animal’s shelter. Does he have correct shelter? Does the building in which he is housed have a stable frontage? Are there adequate stable doors and stable windows for him to look out through? You should also think about stock piling his food for winter and becoming aware of his normal behaviour. Horses do adapt to the cold weather and many experts in the field believe the animals are adequately cared for with a south facing three-sided shelter complete with bedding of straw. Many horse owners though would prefer a nice shelter complete with stable doors and stable windows. You can even buy stable frontages which would house your pet in a four sided building. This would ensure they were warm and protected from the cold weather.