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Snow Day for the Horses.....

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty, LLC

Snow Day for the Horses.      The last few days have been spring like here in the Colorado Springs area. The sun has been shining and the temperatures have been in the 50's.   The snow from our big storm about two weeks ago has almost completely melted.    So, I can now enjoy a few of the snow pictures that I took.  

 

When the winter storm came through, my horses were very happy to be able to stay inside their stalls in the barn.   (A barn is a VERY good thing to have when the weather gets bad.)    However, when the weather cleared up, the horses were just as excited to spend time outside.   

 

Red Roan Quarter horse yearling knee deep in snow

 

These pictures are of Pooh, my quarter horse yearling, playing in the snow.   

 

I was a little apprehensive about him getting hurt on the cow pens or in the deep snow but he was developing so much pent up energy, I was concerned that he might self destruct in the stall.    So....I let him out for a little while.   Everything turned out fine.   He enjoyed playing in the snow.  

 

Yearling QH playing in the Snow

 

For those of you who have asked me in the past about how horses handle the Colorado cold:   They do fine if: 1)  They are healthy and 2) They have their winter hair or they are consistently blanketed.   If they are blanketed they are not going to grow as much winter hair.   A blanket of adequate weight should  keep the horse warm.  

These pictures allow you to see Pooh's  fuzzy winter coat.    His coat isn't too thick because I bring all my horses into the barn every night.   Horses that are kept out in pastures 24/7  will grow even thicker coats.   

Some people put blankets on their horses in the winter.   Although I have at least one blanket for every one of my horses, I am only blanketing one of  my horses this year.  He has always worn a blanket and is very happy in a blanket.  

  

This is an old  picture of Honey playing in snow last year.   Overall, she hates wearing a blanket.   

 

Honey playing in the Snow

 

If you have any questions about barns, blankets or horse property, don't hesitate to send me an email or call.  I'm not an expert on horse blankets by any means but I can maybe point you to someone who is. .....Sondra 

 

Post written and photographed by :

 

Sondra Meyer, CPA

Star View Real Estate

Colorado Horse Property Specialist

719-761-6272

 

 

Comments (14)

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

The horse I had did that fuzzy hair growing once the weather turned cold but you have had some really frigid tempertures so I am amazed at their survival blanket or not. I can see with Pooh and the others (just like us), they get cabin fever (barn fever), and really want to get out and run around once it warms up a little. Glad they are healthy and doing well Sondra.

Feb 19, 2016 08:43 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Sondra-I never knew horses grew thicker hair to keep them warmer but it makes sense. I love the pics of both your horses. They are beautiful.  I have put a blanket on horses I used to take care of. It was a challenge but it got easier with time. 

Feb 19, 2016 08:55 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Thank you Sharon!     

Gary - indeed they are just like people with cabin fever/barn fever.  Thanks for stopping by.  

 

Feb 19, 2016 09:10 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Sondra ... some wonderful photos of your horses playing in the snow!

Feb 19, 2016 10:46 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Sondra - Great photos of Pooh playing in the snow. I like looking at the photos more than I would like living in the snow for two weeks.

Feb 19, 2016 02:48 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Love the photos of the horses romping in the snow.....looks like they were having a good time.

Feb 19, 2016 06:55 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

This post and your love of horses underscores why you are the "only" Horse Property Real Estate Expert to contact in your area. It says it all. 

Feb 20, 2016 01:02 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Sondra, this information is vital for any horsey type...me included, even though weather in Colorado is somewhat drier and colder than in the Pacific NW, especially the coastal range where we are. 

We have been working diligently on our property for months and our lovely barn in preparation for our newest family members, Pearl, my registered Paint, and Della, our docile molly Mule. They both come in March. I have a turnout for Pearl, as she is such a girly-girl! Della's been out most of the winter, not housed at the owner's property currently. Her coat is nice and thick. 

I miss seeing your posts and seeing you! 

Here are a couple of pics of our new "girls":

Feb 20, 2016 01:49 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I love your pictures, Sondra. Lucky was feeling the same way as Pooh. He had spring fever when the warmer temps hit.

Check out my post on Spring Fever. I also did one of Lucky and my friend's dog playing. The action shots are great. That one is called, Dogs Just Wanna have Fun. 

Feb 21, 2016 10:05 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sondra, great photos of your horses enjoying the snow, and they are gorgeous!  It was nice to enjoy some warm temps for almost 2 weeks.

Feb 22, 2016 10:52 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hello Sondra, seems the horses enjoyed the snow.

Mar 06, 2016 07:38 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Sondra Meyer: - I'm so happy you provided this TLC for horses in winter. This is something I always cared about and wondered since I was just a kid. My heart always went out to horses in winter and thought about them just standing in snow with a blanket over their backs. It has always bothered me. 

Thank God for people like you who know, like, and understand horses!!! Would love to see this one featured too!

Mar 07, 2016 09:20 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

P.S. Your hoses are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the gorgeous photos too!

Mar 07, 2016 09:20 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Sondra, you've been *FEATURED* in today's Tuesday Travelogue! 

                                          Travellers in the Rain!

 

 

Mar 29, 2016 02:30 AM