{"id":6024,"date":"2025-12-03T09:58:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/?p=6024"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:40:07","slug":"tips-for-frosty-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/tips-for-frosty-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"How to survive the winter as an equestrian"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6024\" class=\"elementor elementor-6024\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5467881d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5467881d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-396dc770\" data-id=\"396dc770\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7f3c49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b7f3c49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link rel='preconnect' href='https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com' \/>\n<link rel='preconnect' href='https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com' \/>\n<meta http-equiv='x-dns-prefetch-control' content='on'>\n<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='\/\/fonts.googleapis.com' \/>\n<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='\/\/fonts.gstatic.com' \/>\n<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='\/\/s.gravatar.com' \/>\n<link rel='dns-prefetch' href='\/\/www.google-analytics.com' \/>\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ad: Winter is coming, and we equestrians know exactly what Ned Stark meant by saying this. The slippery snow is quite dangerous for our horses, the water supply is tricky, and you constantly have to get rid of all the snow in the yard. Well, the outlook isn\u2019t great, that\u2019s true, but we\u2019ve prepared some useful tips to help you get through the upcoming winter.<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6c29c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e6c29c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Feed<\/h2><p>The most important feed for horses is<b> forage, such as hay and haylage<\/b>. Especially in the winter months, forage should be available at all times. Long breaks without eating areharmful to their digestive system and psycological needs. Additionally, the <b>energy requirements<\/b> of horses are higher in winter, as the energy they get from their<b> feed converts into body heat<\/b>. So, the colder the temperatures, the higher the energy requirement.<\/p><p>Because of the weather we\u2019ve had in the UK this year, the hay meadows has been struggling to grow and owners have been unable to get a reliable supply that\u2019s good in quality and consistent between deliveries. Some horses, especially older horses or those who are more vulnerable, can really struggle and suffer because of this. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderbrook.co.uk\/product\/thunderbrook-hay-flakes-20kg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thunderbrook Hay Flakes<\/a><\/strong>, Hay Cobs, Meadow Nuts, and Organic Meadow Nuts can all be fed as partial or full forage replacement options; <strong>guaranteeing quality, consistency, simple goodness, all with low and safe sugar and starch levels.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-20 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e9bf683 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e9bf683\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84685e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b84685e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Thunderbrook Gentle Gain 20kg<\/strong><\/p><p>Thunderbrook Gentle Gain provides a natural, grain-free and alfalfa-, molasses-, soya- and beet-pulp-free solution for horses struggling to maintain body condition, using high-quality ricebran protein and nutrient-rich sainfoin to support healthy weight gain without compromising metabolic health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f563a60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-penci-button\" data-id=\"1f563a60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Thunderbrook\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0dc0621 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0dc0621\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-667ebfd\" data-id=\"667ebfd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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It is<b> frozen in an instant<\/b>, and the horses can\u2019t drink from the trough or the automatic waterer. Modern barns switched<\/p>\n<p>to <b>heated water pipes<\/b> so that the auto waterers don\u2019t freeze. It can be a real time saver to make sure your tap and hose are insulated before the cold sets in, as this can help to avoid them being frozen and unusable when you arrive to the yard on a crisp winter morning. We\u2019ve probably all carried a dozen water buckets in our life, and, seriously, no one wants to do that multiple times a day for ten or more horses. However, if you have uninsulated water pipes you must be aware of the fact that they <b>burst very quickly after a freeze<\/b>. That means, it can be safer to cut the water supply as soon as temperatures are getting frosty.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa8edc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa8edc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Paddock<\/h2>\n<p>Winter in the UK unfortunately means muddy conditions in fields. If it is so bad that the horses cannot walk at all, it is best to move them to another paddock. Of course, not every yard has the facilities to move an entire herd just like that. If this is not possible, then sometimes it can help to <b>cover gates or high traffic areas with some sand, gravel, or mud mads<\/b>. This way, the horses will not slip that much. For horses in open stabling, you might want to set up a lying area with straw in the shelter so that the horses don\u2019t have to lie on the cold and frozen ground. Soft ground to rest on is important for their comfort, as well as to avoid any bruising or injuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc59eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc59eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Shoeing<\/h2><p>If your horse requires shoes, you should be aware that it is important to consult your farrier about the difference between<strong> summer- and winter shoeing<\/strong>. The summer shoeing is more likely to be slippery in winter, and the snow sticks to it more quickly. A good winter horseshoe has a better grip. You could ask your farrier for <b>ice nails or use screw-in studs<\/b>. You could also add <b>pads <\/b>to make sure the snow doesn\u2019t stick to the hoof. There are many options, but you should always ask an expert before you decide.<\/p><p>If your horse is shod, it\u2019s important to think about winter can affect them. Shoes can be very slippery on icy ground, so the ground has to be suitable for them to safely hack out or walk on. In icy conditions it\u2019s best not to ride as the risk of them slipping is much higher, and icy roads that haven\u2019t been gritted should be especially avoided. 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