tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post1426735235280151390..comments2023-10-30T08:47:44.057-04:00Comments on RAC (Ride-A-Curly) Adventure Blog: Advice for a cold horse?Denise Conroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16725082284238922215noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post-43072436405389735972009-11-24T14:04:49.733-05:002009-11-24T14:04:49.733-05:00Thank you, everybody! Hopefully my vet can come ba...Thank you, everybody! Hopefully my vet can come back out soon and give her two cents as well (okay, hers costs more than two cents!). I hate to change feed without consulting her, because both horses eat from the same hay, and Dolly gains weight REEAAALLY easily... ;)<br /><br />But it is good to think about -- hay quality & protein feeds. Thanks!!!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201517607958500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post-69782407569302198802009-11-24T13:57:50.513-05:002009-11-24T13:57:50.513-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.silverhorsecountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055881433452350848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post-32626900027588543232009-11-24T11:26:27.641-05:002009-11-24T11:26:27.641-05:00Dolly,
I have heard good quality hay help keeps h...Dolly,<br /><br />I have heard good quality hay help keeps horses warm -seems I read an article on this - might google for details but is suppose to be a great to keep them warm by encouraging their metabolism....my friends in Alaska remind me how cold it can get....warm hugs, AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926207057598633839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post-63962927181140191332009-11-22T22:09:05.100-05:002009-11-22T22:09:05.100-05:00Hmmm well my apha mare never grows much of a coat....Hmmm well my apha mare never grows much of a coat. But the coldest it gets here is neg 30, and rarely for long. I do go to 16 % protein feed and she has 3 sided shelter. Some horses require blankets.windingwindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381727094446998253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717706221912581837.post-89872962573702868102009-11-21T06:20:08.451-05:002009-11-21T06:20:08.451-05:00I shiver myself thinking of the temps you must get...I shiver myself thinking of the temps you must get up there in Alaska. I would think with free choice hay, warmed water and a blanket that Diamond would be fine - I wish I had more suggestions for you. Maybe a better insulated blanket? It is hard because it's a catch 22, if you over blanket, she won't grow her winter coat, but you really have no choice to keep her happy. I hope others offer some advice for you. Good for you for adding that great piece of relevance to the RAC at the end! =] I can't believe how big Diamond is getting..ponying is a great idea - good girl, Dolly!Denise Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725082284238922215noreply@blogger.com