How cold is too cold to ride? Depends....We personally ride in temps 10 degrees or above if it's not windy. A good rule of thumb for lessons in 20 degrees windchill or less is too cold. The humidity plays a role as well, as a sunny, calm 18 degree day can seem really nice, whereas a 34 degree humid, cloudy, windy day can seem brutal. It is up to your own personal comfort level.
Horses have a wonderful system of nasal turbinates (swirly bits of bone in their head) that allow cold air to be warmed before it enters the lungs. For beginner lessons, the rider will be too cold before it's too cold for the horse's well-being.
As to the indoor arena progress....The weather has not been kind. Stay tuned!
Horses have a wonderful system of nasal turbinates (swirly bits of bone in their head) that allow cold air to be warmed before it enters the lungs. For beginner lessons, the rider will be too cold before it's too cold for the horse's well-being.
As to the indoor arena progress....The weather has not been kind. Stay tuned!
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