Lots of horses and ponies live outside 24-7. Most are hardy creatures that grow woolly coats in the winter and wouldn’t like it very much if they were brought into a stable at night. Does your horse live outside all of the time? If she does, she needs to be looked after just like a stabled horse does.
You might not have to bring her in every night, but you still need to check on her every day. It only takes a few seconds for a horse to get seriously hurt and it’s important that someone (your or the barn owner) keeps a regular eye on your four-legged friend.
Here are some important things to remember if your horse lives outside most of the time.
Things that will help you look after a field-kept pony Human fly spray Tall rubber boots Carharts or some other brand of insulated coveralls or overalls A rain poncho A warm hat Waterproof gloves
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