During winter the horse needs additional forage to create more body heat, clean unfrozen water, and some kind of shelter or windbreak. In some climates he may need blanketing if his winter hair coat is inadequate. Cold weather is not a problem if he's had a chance to grow a good winter coat; it's the wind and wet weather that can chill him.
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