HORSES A Fall Checklist For Your Horse By Emily Fought | September 24, 2019 Share A new season means changes are happening at your horse farm. Fall is a beautiful time of the year, but it also presents some difficulties. Make sure you and your horse are ready for this cooler season by completing this checklist. Fall Checklist The Barn Stock up on hay for the winter Check your fields for broken fences, toxic plants, and branches Insulate your pipes The Horse Rate your horse's body score Supplement with additional hay, if necessary Deworm your horse Purchase a waterproof sheet for those cold, rainy days Perform regular health maintenance like floating teeth and sheath cleaning Schedule fall vaccinations Wash/pack away fly sheets and mask Get winter blankets ready Riding in Fall Adjust riding schedule to account for loss of daylight Be aware of hunting laws. You can find them out here: U.S. Fight and Wildlife Service. Wear an orange vest when trail riding Get winter riding clothes ready Fall is a favorite of many. It offers scenic rides, cooler weather, and less bugs. This checklist will ensure you are ready to enjoy the season, rather than struggling through it. HORSES | checklist fall fall weather horse barn horse riding horses prepare season seasonal