Feeding

With an arctic front going through town, I decided we better start supplementing the horses. Grass this time of year doesn't have much protein to it. And if they want to stay warm, their bellies better be full. 

The other day I brought them a mineral tub mixed with molasses. Seemed to be a welcome treat.

The front really moved in Sunday afternoon. It is supposed to get down to 15 below or so tonight and then warm back up again. 

So I ran out to feed them before the cold really sets in. 

This is the winter water tank that Jack uses. Totally free standing and easy to move around. I've got to say that I was pretty skeptical, but the idea is to fill it with water and the sun warms it and the thick poly exterior keeps it insulated. 

After 30 hours of single digit weather, it was still thawed out. I'm impressed. 

Just keep it full. The lid bobs around and helps keep the heat in. The horses just have to bump it with their noses. 

Buck has it figured out. 

I fed the horses heavy. Grass hay on frozen ground, they can have all they want.

I enjoy feeding. It's good to have something dependent upon you. Brings out the cowboy in a guy. I was reminded of all the times I ran down to Chuck's ranch in the Campbell County prairie to feed cows on my way to Wright. Good times. Fun to look back on. We keep trucking!