Living in MI where we had 2 ft of snow on the
ground and plenty of days with below 20 degree weather, when it is NOT windy,
when there is NO ice, I will ride. I am plenty warm in my fleece riding
tights, ariat shoes with thick socks, a fleece pullover, a jacket, a fleece neck
warmer, and a hat over the ears. Oh yeah, gloves (I prefer the cheapies
with the nublies on them for gripping the reins). I do not put blankets on
the horses in the winter, they come in at night, and if it is a particularly bad
day get limited outside time. That doesn't happen very often.
Jeanie
