Just returned from checking on our horses. They were turned out overnight and would normally be turned out 24/7 at this time of year. We left them in their stables this morning. As soon as we put them in their stables (around 09:15), my horse got a little sweaty. We hosed him down which seemed to have done the trick. When we got to the stables just after 2pm, they were both settled. We have topped up their water and given them each an "ice lolly" (Take a plastic container, add coarsely chopped apple and carrot then fill with water and freeze. The apple bits float and the carrot bits sink leaving a reasonable distribution to keep them entertained for a few minutes).
We'll go back after 7pm to feed them and turn them out overnight. Tomorrow, we have the farrier coming at 09:00. He is going to earn his fee.
