backwoodsnanny
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Welcome to my world we have sub zero temps often in winter and last week and most of this we have not seen above zero F as for doing things differently not alot of difference. I was advised by our vet NOT to blanket unless someone is obviously cold ie: shivering. When our little stallion came from Oklahoma 3 years ago in October he was cold and we did blanket for periods of time until he got more used to Maine temps. That said when it is very cold like this mine go out for a run and then are back in their stalls and every horse has one. This limits the number I can have at any given time but the only way to do it here in my opinion. They get warm water when it is super cold and they do get free choice hay most of the time. I just am super cautious watching what everyone drinks and that the output doesnt look too dry. My horses are spoiled and they are really good at letting me know when they want to come in. They will stand at the gate and talk to me.