Phoenix Arizona Area , nighttime temps are ususlaly 30-40'F this time of year, she is in a mare barn 12X16 stall, just want to keep her comfortable! should I put a blanket on her at night? or is she Ok with just her winter coat? SHe's 22 yrs old and I'm thinking maybe I should blanket heranyone got opinions???Just looking for opinions?
Studies have shown that horses wearing blankets have a cooler skin temperature than horses withoutThe blanket crushes the hair to the skin - which decreases its insulating capacityBottom line - mother nature designed them well and unless you have interfered (like clipped the hair) don't interfere.
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