Equine Cold Weather Care Checklist
This printable Equine Cold Weather Care Checklist helps horse owners and barn managers care for horses during cold weather. Print a fresh copy as needed and keep completed pages with your other barn records.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What is on this checklist
- Fresh unfrozen water
- Extra forage checked and noted
- Shelter from wind and wet
- Blankets fit and dry
- Hooves checked for ice
- Footing safe checked and noted
- Heaters and cords safe
- Body condition checked
- Waterers working checked and noted
- Barn ventilated checked and noted
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with National Weather Service and eXtension.
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