Horse Tales: Keeping up with winter care
Country Folks
February 18, 2026

Horse Tales: Keeping up with winter care

Horse Tales

It’s been a hard winter so far, with lots of snow and frigid temperatures. We’ve seen many days of wind chills well below zero, and so having a few days in the 30s is always a welcome respite! However, there is still more winter to come – and it’s a good time to utilize any break in the weather to prepare for what is to come.

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