Very sad :( Hes the sire of the Stallion whos at stud next door to where i live. Hes the grand sire of a mare we bred who events at novice level and was sold for 15k so i think it comes down the breeding :)
Im not using proper snow tyres just ones with extra grip for mud and snow, had them put on last week and they are brilliant just rather expensive. I looked in to getting a jimny but was told by various people not to get one.
http://www.spottiedottie.co.uk/coats-and-raincoats-10-c.asp
Have a look at these got the Hurtta red one for my golden retriever today. Aparently they are the premier equine version coats for dogs as really good quality and dont slip.
Im going to Canada for 2 weeks at the end of the month, my friend who keeps her horse at same place is having him for these 2 weeks shes basically going to treat him as her own so I know he'll be well looked after.