It is no secret that winter is not usually every barn owner’s favorite season. Frigid temperatures and deep snow often make our barn chores a little harder, from breaking stubborn ice to mucking horse stalls. Fortunately, our winter barn chore products guide will help you get through chilly days all season long.
- Dura-Tech® Strainer & Ice Breaker
- Dura-Tech® Insulated Bucket Wrap
- Insta-Hot® Pro Portable Horse Washing System
- HandsOn® Grooming Gloves
- Ultra® Final Touch Shining Spray
- Kerrits® Hand Warmer Gloves
- Easy-Up® Pro Series Rolling Blanket Hanging Rack
- Dura-Tech® Multi-Purpose Muck Cart
- Easy-Up® Muck Tub Wheeler
- Dura-Tech® StableHand™
Barn Chore: Watering Horses
Problem: Frozen Water Buckets
How it Helps: Instead of using your hands or stomping out the ice from your troughs, you can use the Dura-Tech® Strainer & Ice Breaker to your winter barn supplies list. Your hands and gloves will thank you because this tool helps to break and lift out ice from the water trough or bucket, your horse will have better access to water, and you will no longer need to get your hands wet and cold. This handy strainer can also remove hay and other debris left by your horses during the remainder of the year.
Barn Chore: Watering Horses
Problem: Frozen Water Buckets
How it Helps: Instead of messing with frozen solid water buckets or dangerous heating options, add the innovative Dura-Tech® Insulated Bucket Wrap to your water buckets. This bucket wrap is well insulated and easily attaches to your horse’s water bucket, preventing ice from forming. Your horse will have better drinking access by providing this extra protection from the elements.
Barn Chore: Grooming
Problem: Cold Baths
How it Helps: Bathing your horse in the winter can be daunting when you have limited access to hot water. But you can eliminate those icy cold baths by investing in the Insta-Hot® Pro Portable Horse Washing System. This portable water heater is a lifesaver at the barn or shows where warm water may not be available since it attaches to a hose and operates off a standard propane tank, allowing water to heat up almost instantly. Also, another use for the Insta-Hot is using hot water to thaw frozen buckets!
Barn Chore: Grooming
Problem: Keeping Your Horse Clean in the Winter
How it Helps: Groom smarter, not harder, as you curry your horse with HandsOn® Grooming Gloves. Winter grooming can be tough with the snow and mud that stays caked on all season. The beauty of these grooming gloves is that they eliminate the need to switch back and forth between brushes for your horse’s face, legs, and body. The unique rubber nodules are gentle and flexible as they help release loose, fuzzy hair and stubborn dirt while simultaneously massaging the horse. The gloves also include hook and loop closures at the wrist, so they will not slip off while grooming or picking up additional items, a big plus since some traditional brushes are difficult to hold with gloves on. This way, you can keep your hands warm during your horse’s groom or bath session without the hassle of taking your gloves on and off.
Barn Chore: Grooming
Problem: Dull Coats/ Snow Caked on Horse’s Fetlocks
How it Helps: Say goodbye to dull winter coats. By supplementing your horse’s grooming routine with Ultra® Final Touch Shining Spray, they will stay clean and shiny all winter long. This horse shine spray instantly creates intense highlights as a finishing touch on coats, manes, and tails while repelling relentless dust and dirt for a shine that lasts all day, great for winter circuit shows.
Tip: Spray this spray on your horse’s fetlocks before turning out. It’s perfect for keeping the snow from caking on to their hair.
Barn Chore: Riding
Problem: Cold Hands
How it Helps: If you have horses, you know the importance of a durable winter glove. Kerrits® Hand Warmer Gloves are almost every rider’s winter apparel must-have. The cozy fleece-lined gloves keep your fingers warm and toasty without losing dexterity for chores or riding. Plus, the four-way stretch exterior sheds dirt and hay while repelling water. For added convenience, these durable gloves are touchscreen friendly for easy smartphone use, and the palm is designed with special suede material for precision rein handling. With each unique feature, you will no longer need to remove your gloves while riding, and your fingers will stay warm.
Barn Chore: Blanketing Problem: Keeping Blankets Organized
How it Helps: Nothing is more frustrating than fumbling around, trying to find the right blanket, when it’s freezing temperatures outside. With the Easy-Up® Pro Series Rolling Blanket Hanging Rack, your blankets will stay organized, making blanketing time a breeze. This blanket rack saves significant space in your tack room, laundry room, or barn aisle by conveniently holding up to 12 blankets, sheets, or coolers. The arms make it perfect for organizing and hanging wet blankets as well. The locking caster wheels allow you to easily maneuver around the barn and lock the rack while you blanket each horse.
Barn Chore: Mucking
Problem: Need for a Durable Winter Muck Cart
How it Helps: Have you ever been mucking stalls in the winter with an unreliable muck cart? Upgrade your traditional wheelbarrow with the Dura-Tech® Multi-Purpose Muck Cart. Tote just about everything with this sturdy cart: manure, laundry, grain bags, tack, arena or wash supplies, buckets, boots, and so much more! It is durable, easy to clean, weatherproof, and leakproof, and it will not rust, stain, or peel during harsh winters. Everyday stall cleaning has never been so stress-free, thanks to this handy all-purpose muck cart that will not break down on you.
Barn Chore: Mucking
Problem: Difficulty Lugging Around Your Muck Bucket
How it Helps: Tired of dragging your muck bucket around the barn and pastures when it’s cold outside? It must be time to save your energy with the Easy-Up® Muck Tub Wheeler. This cart frame on wheels is sturdy, easy to handle, and makes hauling manure a snap. It holds all standard 70-quart muck tubs with a lightweight yet sturdy steel frame, so you can easily transport manure across the farm or at shows.
Barn Chore: Feeding
Problem: Loading Hay Nets Efficiently
How it Helps: Saving time in the barn is on everyone’s to-do list. Eliminate the need for another set of hands by adding the Dura-Tech® StableHand™ to your set of barn essentials and load hay nets like a time-saving pro. This device holds any cloth hay bag or small-holed hay net open for you, making it free-standing. Simply toss your hay in, take the insert out, and carry on with your feed routine.
We know winter barn chores can be a hassle. With these handy products, you will never get caught up in the cold again, saving you time and effort, so you can get back to the saddle and stay warm!
