Kettlecreek Ranch

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

🎄 Rosetown Flighting Supply Christmas Prize 🎄

This is our way of saying thank you! To the farmers and rural communities who have supported our business for over 24 years, and to those who do the work that keeps the world fed and moving every day. If that’s you (or someone you know), this one’s for you.

The prize? A Milwaukee 6 piece combo toolkit, heated lunchbox for your truck or tractor AND a heated Ororo ladies vest! 🎁

How to enter:
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Open to everyone!

You can complete the above steps until December 27 at 11:59 PM. We will announce the recipient here on December 28th!

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12/20/2025

Did you know ⁉️➡️ a blanket of snow on your horse's back is actually a good sign??

When the snow is blowing and temperatures drop, we bundle up to stay warm—but how can we tell if our horses are comfortable in winter weather?

Here are some tips on how to tell if your horse is warm this winter and what to watch for when deciding on blanketing and turnout, in honour of the weather today! ❄️

🐴 Age, body condition & overall health:
Very young, senior, thin, clipped or medically compromised horses often need extra support like blanketing in cold conditions.

🏠 Shelter matters:
Make sure your horse has access to shelter where they can escape wind and harsh weather.

❄️ Check the snow on their back:
A layer of snow that isn’t melting is actually a good sign! It means your horse’s winter coat is insulating well and keeping body heat in. Snow melting means the opposite, and may be a sign your horse needs some extra help. Have you ever been up close to a horse on a cold day when their hair appears “puffed up"? This is because the lengthened hair coat works by trapping air underneath and warming it next to the skin. Placing a blanket on a horse can take away their ability to “puff up” their hair and trap the air, actually causing them to feel colder.

🌡️ Watch the temperature/conditions:
Temperatures right around freezing are often the hardest on horses. Anytime there is sleet or rain that can cause their coat to get really wet is when they will have the hardest time keeping warm. A wet coat no longer has the ability to "puff up". That's when appropriate support is important!

👀 Watch their behaviour:
A comfortable horse will appear relaxed. Hunching, tension, or shivering are signs your horse is truly cold and may need additional protection.

Every horse is different—when in doubt, adjust care based on the individual horse and the conditions. If you have questions about winter care, please contact us as we're happy to help! 🩺

For even more winter care tips, check out our blog post!: https://www.westhillsevs.com/equineveterinaryblog/wintercaretips

Stay safe out there! ❄️❄️

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

12/13/2025

A-10 and Cusimano!

12/12/2025