Keep Your Horse Comfortable in Cold Weather

Horses are beautiful and adaptive animals. However, they are warm-blooded creatures that get cold in the wintertime. Almost every state in the U.S. experiences weather that is cold enough for horses to need horse blankets when the temperatures drop. While horse stalls offer sufficient shelter from wind, rain, and snow, a stall is not always an adequate barrier against bone chilling cold, particularly for older animals. Think seriously about how cold the environment gets and for how many months of the year the temperatures are low enough to cause discomfort. This will help you determine the type and weight of the horse blanket needed. The colder the weather the more likely it is that your horse will need a fitted blanket with head and neck coverage. Winter blankets for horses will provide protection from cold, wind, and rain. They come in a variety of configurations, weights and sizes.