Getting the barn ready for winter...

So if the barn is going to be fill this winter, then I need to get my butt in gear getting it ready!

First off, here is who is going where:

Sailor
Ri
Bliss

Kokanee Whisper
Quanta Sunny
Rosa Dexter

I figure with Dexter in the corner, he is less likely to cause chaos, but it also means I need the feed stall cleaned out!

Inside boarders can hang a maximum of 2 blankets on their stall. Other blankets are going in the new storage shed, which I will be getting a combo lock for.

Outside boarders will be able to hang a spare blanket at the barn entrance, with other blankets in the storage shed. We will be putting hooks in the tack room for hanging coolers.

Blankets to be stored MUST be in a container or plastic bag and must be labeled so I know whose blanket is whose in case a horse needs a replacement. If it isn't labeled, I will assume it is mine :)

I will be cleaning up room for the feed too...I will keep you posted where boarders can keep extra feed, but again, it MUST be in a mouse proof, labeled container. If your horse is on inside board, and is getting a medley of vitamins, we will need to work on a system so that the vitamins don't take a tonne of room...perhaps weekly portions in baggies with the rest stored upstairs?

I will also be shifting some horses around outside to accommodate some fall fencing repairs, incoming horses, and winter feeding, so if you can't find your horse, check the map in the barn.

This fall/winter, some pens will be getting complete feed (for the young horses) or Tiz Wiz at night. I will make sure to discuss this with the applicable owners before moving horses to these pens. There MAY be an additional fee...depending on what happens to the price of grain this year.

Karen