Winter Horseback Riding
Posted on February 3rd, 2008 by cotton25
Riding during winter can be a challenge, depending upon where you live. Here in the midwest, we have had an unusual winter, today it was in the upper 30’s and started melting our snow cover. Riding in sloppy footing can present a challenge for young unexposed horses so, if I rode today I would choose an older, well broke horse.
This time of year our attention shifts to calving. Like any other animal, the maternal instinct overrides and you need to use some wisdom when checking the cows. You do not want to be on a skittish colt when mamma cow suddenly decides you are too close.
Calving season means spring is not too far away!
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