Looking for some advice on winter turnout. I'm in northern Ontario - gets quite cold in the winter (from -20 to -40C). YO turns horses out in the day as long as it's not too cold/windy/stormy, and I think this is a good idea. I've bought Rusty a 1200d turnout blanket with 300 gram fill, which I think should be OK for outside in the day (but open to suggestions about that), it's waterproof.
One of the other owners says the barn can be cold inside when it's bitterly cold outside (although no wind, obviously) and she said most horses have a blanket on in when inside. I've been doing some online shopping (only kind available to me) and there is something called a "stable blanket" which I think is what I need for this. Does this sound right?
Are there other options? Suggestions?
thanks very much,
One of the other owners says the barn can be cold inside when it's bitterly cold outside (although no wind, obviously) and she said most horses have a blanket on in when inside. I've been doing some online shopping (only kind available to me) and there is something called a "stable blanket" which I think is what I need for this. Does this sound right?
Are there other options? Suggestions?
thanks very much,