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It depends on the temperature -- sometimes there's no problem with
riding in the snow, it doesn't stick.  With really dry snow, there's
often no problem, but wet heavy snow can be a problem.  It's like you
say, your horse will end up walking on snowballs, NOT good -- can
strain tendons and ligaments and result in slipping, sliding, falls,
injuries, to both of you.

I usually wait til it's softer, then less problems.  Be really really
careful about ice under the snow -- you won't see it, and your horse
will slip and can fall with you.  This will happen if it warms up then
refreezes, or if it has rained, frozen to get ice, then snows on top
of it.  The snow will insulate it, the ice doesn't melt, you have
major problems then, until it snows enough that it's deeper and you
don't reach the ice.

I don't mind riding in the snow, in fact it's fun, but ice is a no-go for me.

Carla Richardson
Colorado

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