Nox will remain at the boarding stable until we finish the barn addition and pastures in the Spring. He still has his big stall with the attached paddock and this is the first winter that he is not on stall rest since I've had him. Nox's coat is a beautiful dark mahogany color this winter, and it is as thick and velvety as ever. I haven't blanketed him yet, because the temperatures aren't bad and he is plenty warm on his own.
Nox loves the snow! Even though he has free access to his stall, he prefers to stand outside. I have to lure him into his stall with treats so I can pick out his hooves and check him over. When he's covered in snow I don't brush him, because I can see that his hair is all fluffed up, keeping the inner hair layer and his skin dry. If I brushed him, I'd mat that hair down and ruin his insulation. As long as he has plenty of hay to munch on, he'll be fine. Of course, because I'm human and I worry about him, I'm going to drop off his blanket tomorrow. The temperatures are supposed to dip down to single digits and I want the blanket available, just in case Penny notices that he's cold.
I've always wanted to see Nox in the snow and today I got my chance. It's snowing and he is beautiful! Happy New Year everyone!
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| Nox and Tory want treats, and Best Husband Ever has plenty! |
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| Nox in the snow. |
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| Close up. This might be next year's Christmas card. |
