JFTDWS
Well-Known Member
I dream of hard standing turnout. I really bloody do.
It's been a rainy day here - which has made me think about the winter already.
What are your top winter preparation tips?
Its the howling wind that does for me 💨 💨 💨I actually dont mind winter at all...esp when it's cold and crisp. What I hate with a passion bordering on obsession is RAIN 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Goddamn stuff really pisses on my chips. I can deal with just about any other type of weather but that grrrrr
I wouldn’t worry too much, we still have half the summer and the whole of autumn before winter arrives!Trying not to think about it but my pony is already losing his summer coat so it's on its way.
I have started power-eating, so that I have a well established thermal layer before winter sets in
I haven't had one of them for about 20 years, so I'm possibly not the best person to advise...You mean we can all lose our 'bikini ready' bodies now? 😆
I haven't had one of them for about 20 years, so I'm possibly not the best person to advise...
As I have noticed the nights are already drawing in, I thought I would resurrect this thread for those planners and preppers out there!
We had our hay cut early this year, so that's all in. I am hoping for a haylage cut but we have plenty of hay if needs be.
There is a straw shortage this year in our area, I'm hoping I have enough left from last year but if not I will have to change bedding type.
My rugs are all good and ready to go, I have used spray on waterproofer to try and improve the light weights water resistance, so will will see how that goes.
I could do with a new, thick waterproof coat for myself and both of mine have holes in!!!
I need to give the stables and tack room a thorough clear out as I now have 3 in over winter and need to be organised.
I also want to paint the stables, clear gutters and put some hardcore at the entrance to the yard. Last year was the wettest I have known, we are on a hill and it was still horrendous!
I need to get some new portable lights in too.
Oh and send all my clipper blades to be sharpened!
What's on everyone elses to do list?
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