And, it is time to make sure that your horse is ready for winter. While the weather is still nice, check your horse's winter housing. If your horse will have access to a run-in shed, it should be cleaned out now. Check the drainage to be sure that water will not run into the shed. Make sure there are no loose boards or nails in the shed.
Horses are active and prone to injuries.
The run-in shed also should be adequate for the number of horses, allow at least 80 square feet per horse. If you plan to put your horse in a stall if the weather gets bad, clean it out and make necessary repairs to remove any risks. The horse should have an adequate amount of body fat to insulate against winter's cold wind, rain and snow. Your horse should have at least a BCS of 5, which means you cannot see the ribs but can feel them if you run your fingers over the rib cage applying slight pressure. Horses add body fat from front to rear and top to bottom.