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I have moved to a more rural yard which involves icy country lanes and more mud in the winter (horse much happier so definitely worth it)

I want to get my life in order to deal with it...I have 2 seat covers for my front seats and rubber mats for grip with muddy wet shoes. I'm also looking into winter tyres.

Anything else I could have in my car for helping with ice/mud/wet/cold?
 
Sheets of sturdy cardboard and a shovel can be very helpful if you get stuck in ice/compacted snow. The cardboard can help the tyres get some purchase if they're just spinning.
 
All of the above plus foot wear changes, wet wipes, carrier bags for putting untouchables in, Hi vis trousers in case you're upended Aldis lamp, flares, spare fuel for you and car (don't know wot you run on) Hard hat and triangle, snow chains, tow rope, big brightly coloured gloves for waving, spare batteries of every denomination, polo mints, worry beads, ordinance survey and compass and a sherpa to carry the car, Welcome to the sticks! oh and some sticks to light a fire if all else fails!!!
 
I find the best places to get warm, bright yellow water proof reflective jackets is either Halfords or Sports Direct! SD sell waterproof-ish reflective trews too! No need to go pay a fortune for "Equine" stuff! My £20 Halfords jacket has done me 3 years so far but I will need to reproof the elbows this year and this has had hard service work riding racehorses!
 
A 3/4 season sleeping bag, mine goes into the car in November and comes out (if I remember!) in April. Have been very glad of it once....
 
If you're really worried about snow then I cant recommend enough getting a pair of snow socks for your tyres; I saw a fancy mercedes go from sliding all over the place, to being able to drive like a normal car after putting a pair of these on.

http://www.autosock.co.uk

Otherwise, torch, spare warm clothes, bottle of water and chocolate bar or two.
 
Thermos, freshly filled every morning. Not just a winter thing though! :D

Insulated bottle of water (or another Thermos) plastic bottle would freeze and you'd have nought to drink.

Remember to get winter tyre for the spare, and have a jack and spanner. And know how to use it.

I was very grateful of the crash course my Dad gave me at 5.00 one morning last December, when I'd left my phone at work the night before!
 
In addition to car related bits - Complete change of clothes including woolly hat, gloves, socks etc. Head torch plus spare batteries, carrier bags for soaking wet clothes and welly liners in case if a sudden leak. Thermos of coffee to warm up whilst car defrosts. My most used is an old rubber sided bath mat for sitting on the wet tailgate to change boots
 
I would buy yourself a pair of these and keep them in the car, for worst case scenario of having to abandon car and walk the rest of the way to yard when it's icy/snowy.
There are probably much cheaper versions on eBay etc, this was just the first website that came up!
https://www.yaktrax.co.uk
 
Plastic tub box/crate in boot of car to throw wellies/wet waterproofs in (keeps mud from spreading to rest of boot).

Disposable rubber gloves under your woolie ones if it's wet - stops fingers from freezing off a bit!
 
Dave the dog said:
All of the above plus foot wear changes, wet wipes, carrier bags for putting untouchables in, Hi vis trousers in case you're upended Aldis lamp, flares, spare fuel for you and car (don't know wot you run on) Hard hat and triangle, snow chains, tow rope, big brightly coloured gloves for waving, spare batteries of every denomination, polo mints, worry beads, ordinance survey and compass and a sherpa to carry the car, Welcome to the sticks! oh and some sticks to light a fire if all else fails!!!
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LMAO.

It's funny reading all this, we expect snow, and KNOW we should carry all this, but all we have in the truck is a snowsuit, a shovel, and a thingummy for clearing the windows. :(

Mostly we are only driving locally, there is always a farm just around the corner with a tractor or team of horses (true in this area) to pull us out.

Basically OP, if you think you can use something, put it in. Those hand and feet warmers are excellent. ps. Kitty litter is better than grit apparently. Look online for winter car survival, loads of hints and tips :)


http://offgridsurvival.com/strandedvehicle/
 
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Woolly hat, gloves with proper grip, thick socks, spare boots. I go straight to work so clean clothes, baby wipes, hand soap and towel. Head torch, water proof watch, instant coffee (I like the ones that come in their own cups so just add water), scissors/knife, mobile phone and car charger, spare rug/sleeping bag for emergencies. Also breakfast bars/chocolate for quick energy boost. Hmmm didn't realise how much junk I carry!
 
Procrastination said:
I would buy yourself a pair of these and keep them in the car, for worst case scenario of having to abandon car and walk the rest of the way to yard when it's icy/snowy.
There are probably much cheaper versions on eBay etc, this was just the first website that came up!
https://www.yaktrax.co.uk
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Don't bother with others, Yak trax are excellent. Mine stay on my snow boots all winter (which I also ride in) I can't recommend them highly enough.
 
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