Poll Recap: Dealing With Ice and Horses

Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property during the winter.
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Winter can be a challenging time for horse owners, from sub-zero temperatures and constantly frozen water sources to various forms preciptation including snow, freezing rain, and ice making transportation a hassle. Ice (either on the ground or falling) can be dangerous to both horses and horse owners. Last week, we asked our readers if ice is a problem on their horse property. More than 375 people responded and we’ve tallied the results!

Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property. The remaining 161 respondents (41%) said it is not.

Additionally, more than 100 people commented about how they deal with ice and keep their horses safe during winter

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Jennifer Whittle, TheHorse.com Web Producer, is a lifelong horse owner who competes with her Appaloosas in Western performance events. She is a University of Kentucky graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Communications and Leadership Development, and master’s degree in Career, Technical, and Leadership Education. She currently lives on a small farm in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

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