20/11/2025
❄️ Cold Weather Advice from the Alnorthumbria Snowman: Caring for Horses in the Snow
• Keep water sources ice-free
Make sure water troughs and buckets are defrosted so horses always have access to fresh, unfrozen water.
• Provide constant access to forage
Horses rely on forage to help maintain body heat, so ensure hay or haylage is always available if grass is covered by snow.
• Pick out hooves regularly
Check and pick out feet to prevent snow and ice from compacting in the hooves, which can cause discomfort or slipping.